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Hidden Van Gogh discovered in Scotland; Weiwei unveils new installation in Sweden; and one more Art story

A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends […]

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Reliving the turbulent past of Bengal through cartoons: Exhibition by Samit Das at IIC

By Rajesh Kumar An exhibition of political cartoons focusing on Bengal of 1950s to the 1970s is on view at the India International Centre, New Delhi. The digital prints of the cartoons have been compiled by Samit Das and they comprise a small part of his forthcoming book on Political cartoons and illustrations from Bengal.

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Guggenheim Director to step down, Germany to return sacred statue to Cameroon, and more art news

Guggenheim Director to Depart Museum After 14 Years The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, which oversees the namesake New York museum and three other international outposts in Venice, Bilbao, and Abu Dhabi (upcoming), will bid adieu to its director, Richard Armstrong who served for 14 years, in 2023. Guggenheim did not provide a reason for his

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PETA complaints halt a Damien Hirst exhibit in Germany, and more art news from across the world

We are happy to curate trending stories for you from the many fascinating developments across the globe. Here’s the latest from the art world that you should not miss! Damien Hirst’s installation dismantled after PETA complaint After the animal rights organization PETA filed a complaint against the Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg in Germany, saying that hundreds of

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Art Basel appoints new director to a newly created position; and two other stories

We are happy to curate trending stories for you from the many fascinating developments across the globe. Here’s the latest from the art world that you should not miss! Philadelphia under fire for Harriet Tubman monument The statue of Harriet Tubman is planned to be Philadelphia’s first monument to a historical Black woman that has

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Louvre Abu Dhabi to make quite the Impression; Karl Lagerfeld’s sketches are in fashion at Sotheby’s; and one other story

A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends

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This exhibition in Australia, curated by Tate, celebrates facets of light

An Australia-exclusive exhibition, celebrating the essence of light captured in art, is now on show at ACMI, reports Bellarine Times. The exhibition, Light: Works from Tate’s Collection, is curated by UK gallery Tate and features more than 70 works harnessing the phenomenon of light across 200 years of art history. The exhibition features paintings, photography,

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