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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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Vandalism Strikes Shahzia Sikander’s Statue at University of Houston

Incident Overview Early on July 8, amidst Hurricane Beryl, the 18-foot-tall bronze statue by Shahzia Sikander at the University of Houston was vandalised, with the sculpture’s head deliberately removed. Campus Response Kevin Quinn, the university’s media relations director, expressed disappointment and confirmed that the damage, suspected to be intentional, is under investigation by the University

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Ancient Marble Statue of Greek God Hermes Unearthed in Bulgarian Village’s Roman Sewer

Archaeologists in Bulgaria have made a remarkable discovery in the village of Rupite, uncovering a nearly 7-foot-tall marble statue of the Greek god Hermes within an ancient Roman sewer. The statue, remarkably well-preserved despite its age, was found during excavations at the historical site of Heraclea Sintica. Founded by Philip II of Macedon between 356

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Banksy Clashes with Home Secretary James Cleverly Over Glastonbury Artwork and Migrant Rescue Efforts

Banksy Takes Aim at Home Secretary James Cleverly On Wednesday, the mysterious muralist Banksy responded to British Home Secretary James Cleverly’s criticism of his recent artwork, which featured an inflatable raft and appeared at the Glastonbury music festival last week. Cleverly had previously labeled the piece as “vile and unacceptable” during an appearance on Sky

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Oldest Figurative Cave Art Discovered on Sulawesi Island of Indonesia

Introduction A groundbreaking discovery has been made on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, where Australian and Indonesian scientists have unearthed the oldest known example of figurative cave art. This remarkable painting, depicting a wild pig and three human-like figures, dates back at least 51,200 years, surpassing the previous oldest cave art by over 5,000 years.

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Dhoomimal Gallery Marks Jagdish Swaminathan’s 96th Birth Anniversary with “The Era Of Swaminathan” Book Release

Yesterday, at the India International Centre, the Dhoomimal Gallery honoured the legacy of Jagdish Swaminathan on what would have been his birthday, thirty years after his passing in 1994. The highlight of the event was the release of a new book titled “The Era Of Swaminathan,” edited by Prayag Shukla and Shruthi Lakhanpal Tandon. The

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The Best of Art Basel 2024

Once again, Art Basel has taken over the Swiss city with various events, including the highly anticipated Unlimited, an exhibition platform devoted to monumental installations too large for a regular art fair booth. The 172,000-square-foot hall reserved for Unlimited is currently home to 76 projects and live performances by Seba Calfuqueo, Reto Pulfer, Anna Uddenberg,

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