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Lost Treasures: Tragic Fate of Valuable Artworks and Lives in RMS Titanic

Smriti Malhotra The sinking of the Iconic RMS Titanic on 14th April 1912 some 111 years from now still captivates the masses. With over 1,300 passengers, it was the biggest ship on the sea at the time. The untimely passing of about 1,500 passengers and the loss of massive cargo that boarded the ship haunted …

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Betrayal Behind the Big Eyes: Margaret Keane’s Story on Deceit and Artistic Triumph

Smriti Malhotra In the midst of the 1950s, the art world in America was captivated by the rise of doe-eyed waifs painted by a Keane. The world that was depicted was whimsical and innocent and entrenched the viewer in the big eyes of the children, women and animals depicted. There was melancholy in these paintings, …

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The Shining Sun at Tate: Eliasson’s Weather Project 2003

Smriti Malhotra Imagine walking towards the sun in a large hall in a renowned art gallery in London, how would that make you feel? You may have walked into a gallery to see art in its conventional form, however, you’re greeted with a sunset. The orange and yellow light emitted from the gigantic circular installation …

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