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Whispers on the Wind: 70 Voices of Contemporary Italian Art

Milan Art Week exploded with ITALIA 70, a massive public art project showcasing 70 Italian artists across the entire city. The Nicola Trussardi Foundation, a champion of artistic expression, unveiled ITALIA 70. Curated by Massimiliano Gioni, this was a different display. Imagine 70 contemporary artists, each a maestro in their own right, weaving their visions […]

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Famous Designs That Changed The World: The Gutenberg Printing Press

Introduction Johannes Gutenberg, a German inventor born in Mainz around 1400, revolutionised communication, education, and knowledge dissemination through his groundbreaking invention of the printing press. Before Gutenberg’s invention, books were copied by hand, limited to the clergy and aristocracy, and limited in terms of time and resources. Gutenberg’s invention revolutionised the production of books by

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11 Things You Didn’t Know About Francis Newton Souza

Introduction Francis Newton Souza, commonly known as F.N. Souza, was a prominent Indian artist who is widely considered as one of the most important figures of the modern Indian art movement. Souza’s early work was heavily influenced by European Modernism, particularly the work of the Expressionists and Surrealists. He is known for his bold and

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Celestial Chronicles: Delving into Milano Art Week 2024

Unveil your soul’s sight, intrepid voyagers of art! Here in Milan’s beating heart, amid the 28th enchantment of Miart, launched on April’s breeze and lingering till the 14th, 2024, Milano Art Week pledges a tapestry of modern and contemporary art, weaving through realms beyond time and space, beckoning us into a realm of boundless wonder.

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Studio Azzurro: Innovating the Landscape of Art and Technology

Today, I want to take you on a journey into the captivating world of Studio Azzurro. Imagine, if you will, a bustling city in Italy, where amidst the cobbled streets of Milan, a unique, creative soul thrives, contained within the diverse bodies of talented individuals. This soul is Studio Azzurro, a collective that has etched

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Manjit Bawa’s Rounded Forms are a Conflux of Sufi Poetry, Spirituality, and Music

Manjit Bawa (1941–2008), a well-known Indian painter best recognized for his vivid and ethereal canvases, was a significant source of inspiration for Indian artists. Bawa, raised in Dhuri, Punjab, attended the Delhi College of Art after first attending the School of Art in New Delhi. His paintings are frequently linked to the Indian narrative art

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New Gecko Species Discovered in Tamil Nadu Named Van Gogh’s Starry Dwarf Gecko

In a recent discovery, a team of researchers has identified a new species of gecko in Tamil Nadu, India. Named the Van Gogh’s Starry dwarf gecko, this elusive reptile adds to the rich biodiversity of the region. Habitat and Behaviour The Van Gogh’s Starry dwarf gecko is known to inhabit rocky terrain, often found perched

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Local Traditions and Context Reign Supreme in Charles Correa’s Philosophy

After the 1947 Independence, a united India was riddled with the issue of rebuilding the nation. After the Britishers had been defeated, they left the country in ruins. There was no effective governing system or amenities, and most importantly nobody addressed the needs of the urban poor. This issue would have been the decline of

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Sun’s Out, Tongue’s Out: The ‘Wacky’ Birth of the Albert Einstein Meme

When we discovered Grammys’ new artist Meghan Thee Stallion, we remembered her for her Beyoncé AKA Cowboy Carter collab and her iconic tongue. If we were to rank the tongue iconography, we’d award it an easy third position. But what about the first two you ask? The first, would; for obvious reasons; go to Goddess

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Prahlad KV Acharya: Landscapes Embracing Incandescent Quality and Emotive Timbre

Prahlad KV Acharya’s landscape paintings evoke a sense of timeless allure, ethereal beauty and serene composure. From the subtle washes on the paper to the bold, expressive strokes of the canvas paintings in oils and acrylics, the artist has arrested unfading spirit and suggestive appeal in a simple routine. It offers glimpses of boundless grandeur

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