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Works Allegedly Looted by Russian Forces are Identified by Kherson Art Museum Identifies in a Propaganda Video

Introduction Recent revelations by Ukraine’s Kherson Art Museum shed light on the alleged looting of artworks from its collection by Russian forces. The discovery was made possible through a “propaganda video” filmed in a Crimean museum, leading to the identification of 100 stolen works. This development further underscores the ongoing cultural ramifications of the conflict […]

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Judith Butler Withdraws from Centre Pompidou Talks Amid Criticisms Over Comments on Hamas

Introduction American gender theorist and philosopher Judith Butler has decided to withdraw from a series of talks at the Centre Pompidou in Paris following criticisms regarding their comments on the October 7 attacks. Butler, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and a member of the American association Jewish Voice for Peace, faced accusations

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San Francisco Art School Loses Autonomy After 151 Years; Merges With a University

A well-known organization committed to promoting cultural enrichment and modern art education is the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI). One of the most prominent and oldest art schools in the country, it was founded in 1871. Situated in the Russian Hill neighbourhood of San Francisco, California, SFAI provides undergraduate and graduate courses in various subjects,

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Damien Hirst’s 1990s Shark, which Sold for $8m, Reportedly Dates Back to 2017

Artist Damien Hirst finds himself at the centre of the controversy yet again as his formaldehyde shark, which was originally made in 2017, was backdated to the 1990s. The artwork in question is ‘The Unknown (Explored, Explained, Exploded), 1999.’ As could be reckoned by the suggestive title is the “alleged” completion date — 1999. A

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Marginalised Voices Find A Platform In Ranjan Kaul’s ‘Within, Without’

Renowned for his portrayal of underrepresented groups, Ranjan Kaul will have his fifth solo show, “Within, Without,” at the Visual Art Gallery from March 26 to the 31st. After that, from April 12 to April 22, the performance will take place in Urban Fringe, the underground studio.  A multifaceted personality, Ranjan Kaul is a visual

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Has Landscape Representation Evolved At All? Emami Art’s Panelists Answer The Burning Questions

As a part of an ongoing exhibition, ‘All That is Hidden: Mapping Departures in Landscape, Terrains and Geographies’, Emami Art is presenting a panel discussion, ‘Ways of Landscape: Artist’s Perspectives’ on March 23, the show’s last day at the ground floor of Emami on 6 pm to 7.30 pm. In this conversation, renowned artists Debashish Paul,

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Bhupen Khakhar’s ‘Champaner’ Fetches Rs 14.4cr at Saffron Art Auction

Saffron Art’s spring live Auction sold the painting by Bhupen Khakhar for Rs 14.4 crore on Wednesday. It was among the most expensive pieces of art the auction house sold on Wednesday. With its platform celebrating India’s rich artistic legacy, Saffron Art has emerged as a lighthouse for Indian art. Every Auction features an enthralling

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The Last Exhibitions: The Rubin Museum of Art to Close After 20 Years Due to Financial Challenges

Introduction Founded in 2004 by Donald and Shelley Rubin, The Rubin Museum Of Art occupies the former Barney’s department store building on 17th Street in Chelsea, New York City. Since its inception, the Rubin Museum has been committed to showcasing the artistic heritage of the Himalayan region, fostering cross-cultural dialogue, and promoting understanding and appreciation

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Archaeologists Unearth Monumental Statue of Pharaoh Ramses II in Egypt

In a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed a towering 12.5-foot section of a limestone statue depicting the legendary pharaoh Ramses II. The momentous find was made at the renowned archaeological site of El Ashmunein, as part of a collaborative effort between Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities and the University of Colorado. Led by

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