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New Visitor Limits Announced for Greece’s Iconic Acropolis: A Bid to Preserve Heritage Amidst Tourism Surge

Managing the Influx: A Cap on Acropolis Visitors As Europe embraces the summer tourism surge, Greece stands at the crossroads of preserving its rich archaeological heritage and managing the influx of eager travelers. In a significant move, the Greek government has declared that access to the world-renowned Acropolis in Athens will soon be capped at […]

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A Calendar That Starts on 14th of April: Bahujan Calendar Art in India

It was in 1894 when famous Indian painter and artist Raja Ravi Verma, also regarded as the father of modern art in India, established his lithographic press in Girgaum, Bombay. In September of the same year, the chromolithographs of goddesses Lakshmi and Saraswati were launched. Expensive and exclusive pieces of Verma’s art started to circulate

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Exploring the Distinctive Threads: The Nuances of American and English Comics (Part-1)

INTRODUCTION The world of comics is  captivating where artistic expression and storytelling converge to create vibrant narratives that captivate readers across the globe. Within this realm, two distinct traditions, American comics and English comics, stand as pillars of creativity and innovation. While they share the common medium of sequential art, these traditions exhibit remarkable differences

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Woman in Gold is Bold, Brave and Brilliant

Ever since individuals began cohabitating, political tensions have persistently plagued societies. One event that profoundly impacted humanity and affected the entire world was the world war, considered one of the worst events in history. The Nazis, a faction of fascists, disregarded fundamental human ethics and resulted in extensive devastation across various regions. Art was not

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Celebrating Altina ‘Tina’ Schinasi: The Visionary Artist Behind the Iconic Cat-Eye Eyeglass Frames

4 Aug’23, ON THIS DAY On August 4th, Google Doodle pays tribute to Altina ‘Tina’ Schinasi, an exceptional American artist and inventor renowned for her groundbreaking contributions to the world of fashion and film. As we celebrate what would have been her 116th birthday, let’s delve into the life and achievements of this remarkable individual

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From Canvas to Soccer Pitch: JAY-Z’s Artistic Affinity and Aspirations

An Artistic Bond: JAY-Z’s Decade-Long Love for the World of Art Over the past decade, music mogul JAY-Z has been candidly expressing his deep appreciation for the world of art. Beyond his chart-topping albums and entrepreneurial endeavors, the 53-year-old rapper has consistently showcased his passion for artistic creativity. His latest involvement in the art scene

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Postcards from Home: Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Partition Through Artistic Expressions

An Emotional Symphony Unveiled in Gurugram’s Museo Camera In the sprawling exhibition hall of Museo Camera, Gurugram, an array of scrolls hangs, adorned with powerful images and tales that penetrate the heart. These scrolls transcend temporal and geographical boundaries, offering a poignant glimpse into lives that thrived before the historic demarcation between India and Pakistan.

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Sunil Das’ Artistic Odyssey: The Spirit of Equine Majesty and Ferocious Bulls

Born in Kolkata in 1939, Sunil Das was an Indian expressionist painter. Coming from a middle-class family, Das decided to be a painter early on in life and refused to join his family business. He enrolled in the Government College of Art and Craft, Calcutta in 1955 and later won a French Government Scholarship to

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Madhubani Art of Raja Salhesh, Buddha & Baba Saheb: More Than Just Mithila’s Upper-Caste Women Enterprise

Religious histories are often synonymous with legends and myths that root for a king or a demigod who possessed magical powers and eventually uplifted the society from evil towards ‘Dharma’. Fortunately, these legends and folklore have been documented as various visual and performative art forms of the subcontinent. Dalit visual and performative histories have always

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