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Three Critical Investments According to Ramprasad Akkisetti at the 18th Smart Office India Summit 2024: A Good Chair, A Comfortable Bed, and Quality Footwear

Introduction Pune, this 18th Smart Office India Summit 2024 witnessed the keynote address by Mr. Ramprasad Akkisetti, who is Co-founder & MD, CCBA Designs. Mr. Akkisetti comes with more than 30 years of experience, and has become a name synonymous with architect and commercial design. His speech from the summit brought in some really important

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Liverpool Cathedral Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Anish Kapoor Solo Exhibition

Liverpool Cathedral to celebrate 100th anniversary with major artistic event bringing leading British Indian artist Anish Kapoor for solo exhibition On view August 10 through September 15, 2024, the exhibition is titled Monadic Singularity. The exhibition is actually Kapoor’s first-ever show in a UK cathedral and also his largest longterm solo show in Liverpool since

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Constantin Brancusi’s Iconic Sculptures in Targu Jiu Join UNESCO World Heritage List

In a significant cultural achievement, five iconic sculptures by the renowned Romanian artist Constantin Brancusi, located in the Romanian town of Targu Jiu, have been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list. This prestigious recognition will ensure the sculptures receive legal protection and continued preservation. Recognition and Importance UNESCO’s World Heritage list, which celebrates culturally significant

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Empire: Andy Warhol’s Tribute to the Empire State Building

On the night of July 25, 1964, Andy Warhol and filmmaker Jonas Mekas set up a camera on the forty-fourth floor of the Time-Life Building, dedicating six hours to filming the Empire State Building. The result, Empire, is an eight-hour-long stationary shot of the iconic skyscraper, capturing its subtle transformations under changing light and shadow.

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Activists Launch Guerrilla Art Campaign in Paris Against Toyota’s Sponsorship of 2024 Olympics

Activists Condemn Toyota’s Sponsorship The eco-resistance movement in Paris has taken a bold stand against Toyota’s sponsorship of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Activists have launched a campaign with over 100 guerrilla advertisements in key locations throughout Paris and five other major French cities. The advertisements, reported by The Art Newspaper, aim to draw attention

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SIX DAYS REMAINING to Submit artworks for Abir India’s 8th Edition of First Take Art Show

With just six days left, Abir India is calling on artists to submit their artwork for the 8th edition of the annual First Take art show, to be held at the Hutheesing Visual Art Centre in Ahmedabad. This year’s event promises to be a significant showcase of diverse artistic talents, with all submitted artworks undergoing

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Artists Should Embrace AI: Insights from Tate Modern’s Electric Dreams Exhibition

A New Perspective on AI in Art Artists should view the rise of AI technology as an opportunity rather than a threat to creativity, asserts the team behind Tate Modern’s new tech-based exhibition, Electric Dreams. Catherine Wood, the museum’s director of exhibitions and programmes, emphasises that the exhibition highlights the longstanding relationship between artists and

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Subhash Dandekar – Founder of the Iconic Camlin Brand Passed Away Today at the Age of 86

Subhash Dandekar, the chairman emeritus of Kokuyo Camlin, passed away in Mumbai at the age of 86. Dandekar was a pivotal figure in transforming Camlin into a household name synonymous with quality stationery and educational products. His death marks the end of an era for the iconic brand that has left an indelible mark on

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Napoleon’s Suicide Pistols Sell for €1.69 Million at Auction, Declared National Treasures

Two pistols that once belonged to Napoleon Bonaparte were sold at auction in France for an impressive €1.69 million ($1.84 million). The sale followed the French government’s declaration of the firearms as national treasures, a status that brought significant attention to the auction. Exquisite Craftsmanship and Historical Significance The pistols, inlaid with gold and silver,

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