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San Diego’s South Asian Art Showcase: ‘India: South Asian Painting’ Premieres at Speed Art Museum

A spectacular journey into the world of South Asian art awaits visitors at the Speed Art Museum with the opening of “India: South Asian Painting from the San Diego Museum of Art.” This groundbreaking exhibition, curated as a pair of thematic showcases, unveils one of the most extensive collections of South Asian paintings globally, marking […]

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Bacon and Monet Landscapes Steal the Show at Christie’s London Auction

Christie’s upcoming 20th and 21st-century art sales in London are set to feature two captivating landscapes, each holding a unique historical significance and artistic allure. Leading the auction lineup are a vibrant Francis Bacon piece and a nostalgic Monet masterpiece, both making their highly anticipated return to the auction block after years of absence. Francis

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Yuga Labs Sets Sail with Acquisition of Proof: Expanding Web3 Empire

Yuga Labs, the prominent web3 and lifestyle company behind the widely acclaimed Bored Ape Yacht Club, has made waves yet again in the non-fungible token (NFT) space with its recent acquisition of rival creator Proof. This strategic move marks a significant expansion of Yuga Labs’ already formidable presence in the burgeoning world of blockchain-based art

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Sujata Parashar’s latest Book, ‘Sunflowers: Incredible Journeys of Epic Women Artists from India,’ Launched at the Delhi World Book Fair

Sujata Parashar’s latest literary masterpiece, ‘Sunflowers: Incredible Journeys of Epic Women Artists from India,’ was unveiled with great enthusiasm at the Delhi World Book Fair in Pragati Maidan. Hosted as a part of the esteemed Pragati Vichaar Literature Festival (PVLF) under the auspices of the National Book Trust (NBT), the launch garnered widespread acclaim. The

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Young Artists on the Rise: Yuva Sambhav Exhibition Highlighted Amid Grant Awards

In the dynamic world of contemporary art, emerging talents are making their mark on the global stage, garnering recognition for their innovative work and creative contributions. Recent developments highlight the vibrancy and diversity of artistic expression, with artists securing grants, participating in prestigious exhibitions, and earning accolades for their noteworthy endeavours. One such showcase of

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SpaceX’s Monumental Journey: Jeff Koons’s Art Blasts Off to the Moon

After a series of delays, Jeff Koons’s highly anticipated 125 sculptures, aptly named “Moons,” embarked on their journey to the moon from Cape Canaveral at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This monumental initiative, known as “The Moon Phases Project,” marks a significant intersection of art and space exploration. Origins of the Project and Collaboration

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Can Sangita Jindal’s Hampi Art Labs Rewrite the Narrative of Art and Heritage in South India?

South India’s ancient city of Hampi has long enthralled Sangita Jindal, a well-known art collector and philanthropist. She has been captivated by the rich history of Hampi since the early 1980s, characterising it as a “dynamic hub where art, architecture, and literature flourished from the 14th to 16th centuries.” Jindal is now achieving her goal

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Artist Plans to Destroy $45 Million Worth of Art in Protest Over Assange’s Imprisonment

An artist based in the south of France, Andrei Molodkin, has announced plans to destroy a collection of artworks valued at up to $45 million if WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange dies in prison. Molodkin’s project, dubbed “Dead Man’s Switch,” aims to draw attention to Assange’s incarceration and the perceived threats to freedom of expression. Molodkin

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Protest Erupts at Tripura Government College of Art and Craft Over Alleged Vulgarity in Saraswati Idol

A heated protest unfolded at the Tripura Government College of Art and Craft following allegations of vulgarity surrounding an idol of Goddess Saraswati used in a worship ceremony on Wednesday. Activists, including members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)-affiliated student body Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Bajrang Dal, and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), voiced their

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Artix: India’s Premier Hotel Art Fair Returns for Its Second Edition

Redefining the Intersection of Art and Hospitality Hotel art fairs have surged in popularity in recent years, seamlessly blending the realms of hospitality and art to provide unique and immersive experiences. Among these, India’s exceptional hotel art fair, Artix, is set to make its highly anticipated return for its second edition. This year, Artix promises

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