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Devastating Fire Destroys Thousands of Artworks in Abkhazia’s National Gallery

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A tragic incident unfolded in Abkhazia, a Russian-backed breakaway region of Georgia, as a fire ravaged the National Gallery of Abkhazia, reducing thousands of cherished artworks to ashes. The National Gallery, more storage space than a museum, suffered irreparable losses in a blaze that swept through its exhibition hall in the capital, Sukhumi, early on […]

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Demolition of Darb 1718: Cairo’s Cultural Hub Falls Amidst City Redevelopment Controversy

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Darb 1718, a renowned contemporary arts centre in Cairo, fell victim to demolition on January 6, sparking outrage within the artistic community and beyond. The organisation announced the unexpected destruction through a post on Instagram, lamenting the loss of a historic landmark that had served as a sanctuary for artists and artisans for 16 years.

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Picasso Fatigue: A Reflective Prelude

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One might be forgiven for feeling a sense of saturation with Pablo Picasso’s ubiquitous presence in the art world. The 50th anniversary of the artist’s death saw a deluge of exhibitions and gallery shows worldwide, prompting critics to question the value of such extensive retrospectives. The Critique: Unraveling Picasso’s Appeal Critics, including The Guardian, painted

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Art Heist Mystery Solved: Picasso and Chagall Paintings Recovered After 14 Years

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In a significant breakthrough, Belgian authorities have successfully recovered two stolen masterpieces by Pablo Picasso and Marc Chagall, which were stolen 14 years ago. The paintings, Picasso’s “Tête” (1971) and Chagall’s “L’homme en prière” (1970), were discovered during a police search of a basement in Antwerp. The recovery marks the end of a lengthy investigation

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Missed Opportunity: Gutiérrez’s Frida Documentary Offers a Familiar Tale, Fails to Unveil Kahlo’s True Complexities

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Carla Gutiérrez’s new documentary, “Frida,” showcased at the Sundance Film Festival, promised to provide fresh insights into the life of the iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. However, according to Artnews, as the film takes centre stage, it becomes apparent that it falls short of delivering a groundbreaking perspective, merely retelling the familiar narrative without offering

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Maestro of Corollary Mythologies Surendran Nair Wins Prestigious Raja Ravi Varma Award 2022

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Surendran Nair, recipient of the prestigious Raja Ravi Varma Award for 2022, is a distinguished artist whose exceptional contributions to the field of painting have garnered recognition from the Department of Culture. Born in 1956 in Onakkoor, Kerala, Nair’s artistic journey began as a college student, where he transitioned from a botany course to an

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Midjourney AI: Ethical Frontiers in the Realm of Artificial Art

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In the era of artificial intelligence, Midjourney emerges as a beacon of innovation, offering a generative platform that transforms natural language descriptions into compelling images. This innovative technology, created and hosted by the independent research lab Midjourney, Inc. in San Francisco, has acquired a lot of momentum since being live in open beta on July

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Booming Construction and Collaborative Spirit Propel Mumbai’s Art Market

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As Mumbai gears up for the 12th edition of the Mumbai Gallery Weekend (MGW), the city’s status as a thriving art hub is unmistakable. With over 10,000 active construction sites and a burgeoning art market, Mumbai has firmly established itself as a dominant force in India’s art trade. The latest edition of MGW, featuring 34

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Chakradharpur Artists Illuminate Ayodhya with Majestic Ram Temple Paintings Ahead of Grand Inauguration

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The preparations for the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22 are in full swing, and amidst this fervour, significant artistic contributions are being made by Amit Art and Group from Chakradharpur. Amit Mistri and Lalit Mistri, leading the team, are creating magnificent paintings of Lord Rama on prominent buildings, drawing admiration

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Masterpiece or Masterful Deceit? Russian Oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev’s Billion-Dollar Art Saga

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In a courtroom drama that unfolded in Manhattan federal court, Mikhail Sazonov, the former chief financial officer for Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev, faced the scrutiny of the Accent Delight International (ADI) v. Sotheby’s trial. The case sheds light on alleged deception within the art market, where Sazonov found himself at the centre of questionable transactions.

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