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Sudarsan Pattnaik: The First Indian Recipient of the Fred Darrington Sand Art Award

Sudarsan Pattnaik Wins The Fred Darrington Sand Art Award Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik is now the only proud recipient of the esteemed Fred Darrington Sand Master Award. It was also his first participation in the contest, which ran from April 5 to 9, 2025. The award honours the contributions of exceptional sand artists. A

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These 11 Art Styles Found Popularity at Rajeshwari Kala Mahotsav

Pathachitra painting at Rajeshwari Kala Mahotsav

Rajeshwari Kala Mahotsav Comes to an End Rajeshwari Kala Mahotsav; the four-day event wrapped up at Apeejay College of Fine Arts last Saturday. The fest gave the attendees, in particular students valuable insights into different artistic techniques. It also celebrated the college’s 50th anniversary. The valedictory ceremony was graced by Major General (retd) Balwinder Singh,

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Aakash Ranison’s Below 2° Will Melt By 2050

Aakash Ranison's Below 2

Aakash Ranison Advocates Sustainability Through Below 2° Project As the temperature in North India booms, the India Meteorological Department forecasted a severe heatwave; calling for climate activism. Artist Aakash Ranison’s creation Below 2°—located at the eco-resort Karma Lakelands, Gurugram—highlights the potential climatic disasters on the horizon. Aakash Ranison Climate Activism via Below 2° Aakash Ranison’s

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NGMA Celebrates 71st Foundation Day with Splendour 

In a celebration honouring decades of artistic heritage and cultural preservation, the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) commemorated its 71st Foundation Day yesterday, 1 April 2025 with a spectacular fusion of art, music, and culture at the event ‘Raag Ve Rekhankan’. The daylong festivities began with an inaugural ceremony attended by distinguished guests including

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Three Artists Win $75,000 at the Premier Wagner Arts Fellowship 

Portraits of Wen-ti Tsen, Daniela Rivera and L’Merchie Frazier by Mel Taing.

Wagner Arts Fellowship Honors Three Artists The Wagner Foundation, Cambridge, Massachusetts recently introduced the Wagner Arts Fellowship. Under the scheme, three Boston-based artists—L’Merchie Frazier, Daniela Rivera, and Wen-ti Tsen—were recognised for their contributions to the local art community. The awardees will be officially celebrated at a ceremonial event on May 22nd, at the time of

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Studio Ghibli AI Art Trend Highlights Copyright Concerns

Animation Style Takes Over Social Media Following OpenAI Update The internet has been captivated by a wave of AI-generated artwork mimicking Studio Ghibli’s distinctive animation style, following OpenAI’s Tuesday release of its enhanced image generator. This phenomenon showcases the impressive capabilities of cutting-edge AI while simultaneously triggering important conversations about copyright protection. The latest GPT-4o

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