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Protesters Call for Boycott of Art Basel Miami Beach Over City’s Investments in Israel

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On the second public day of Art Basel Miami Beach, a coalition of Miami-based advocacy groups protested outside the Miami Beach Convention Center, urging attendees to boycott the high-profile art fair. They urged the city of Miami and Miami-Dade County to withdraw their large investments in Israel bonds because of their opposition to policies contributing […]

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Raqse Ashiqaan: The Nakshatram Qala Nrityam Performance at Bikaner House Sunday Market

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As Bikaner House’s Sunday Market ushered in a powerful confluence of art, spirituality, and storytelling, the audience became captivated by a beautiful performance by contemporary artist Mahima Bhayana called Raqse Ashiqaan: The Nakshatram Qala Nrityam Way. The event blended astrological dance, and tarot painting in one continuous poetic representation of love, consciousness, and energy. The

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$1.2 Million Handbag Sculpture!

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Art producer, diamond-mine developer, and artist Evens Saint Clair has revealed his statue “called “La Reine” as part of Miami Art Week, and it’s a show-stopper at $1.2 million. A handbag piece of art sculpture, this work of art blurs the lines between high fashion and fine art, a way of combining luxury with culture.

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Mafia-Stolen Artworks Recovered and Displayed in Milan Exhibition

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Milan’s Palazzo Reale has managed to claw back from the hands of organised crime this extraordinary set of masterpieces: The exhibition, named “Save Arts: From Confiscations to Public Collections,” features 80 confiscated works including some by artists like Andy Warhol, Salvador Dalí and Robert Rauschenberg, and Christo. Running until January before moving to Reggio Calabria,

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Day-1: Art Basel Miami Beach 2024 Kicks Off with Vibrant Art, Fashion, and Culture

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The 22nd edition of Art Basel Miami Beach began with the usual mix of avant-garde art, high-end fashion and cultural spectacle attracting collectors, curators and celebrities from around the world. The fair, located in the Miami Beach Convention Center, raised the standard on its VIP preview days of Dec. 4 and 5 with high-profile sales

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India Art Fair Contemporary Cancelled: Future Plans in Mumbai Remain Unclear

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Exterior view of the India Art Fair entrance featuring a vibrant and intricate mural with blue, green, and brown patterns, surrounded by lush potted plants and benches. Visitors are seen entering and exploring the area under a bright, clear sky.

Mumbai’s highly anticipated art fair, India Art Fair Contemporary, planned for November 2025, has been called off, confirmed the organisers of the long-standing India Art Fair (IAF) in New Delhi. Scheduled to take place at Jio World Garden, Bandra Kurla Complex, Fair was expected to feature over 50 galleries dedicated to contemporary art and design.

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Notre Dame Cathedral Set to Reopen After Five-Year Restoration

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Following a painstaking five-year restoration after the catastrophic fire of April 2019, the landmark Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen to the public on Dec 8, 2024. The moment is a key milestone in a €700 million reconstruction that has returned the cathedral’s iconic spire, stained-glass windows and other architectural wonders. French President Emmanuel

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Controversy Erupts as West Bengal Governor Unveils Own Statue, Clarification Issued

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A ceremonial gathering featuring a bust sculpture of a notable figure surrounded by marigold garlands. People, including officials and guests, stand around, engaging in conversation in a formal indoor setting.

Images of Governor C.V. Ananda Bose unveiling a bust of himself at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata sparked a controversy in West Bengal. As governor, the event occurred on November 23, 2024, two years into his tenure. The exhibition, unveiled by the Indian Museum, was unfavourably viewed by political leaders and netizens. The Indian Museum posted

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