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Met Museum Security Guard and Masonry Worker Display Their Own Art in Secret Show

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) has introduced a secret exhibition titled Art Work: Artists Working at the Met, showcasing the artistic talents of its staff members. Narrative and object-rich and open to the public until 1 December (2019), the exhibition showcases the talents of some 600 employees, hailing from myriad departments including security guard, […]

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Climate Activists Sentenced for Vandalism at National Gallery of Art and Archives

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Honor guard standing beside the original display cases of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution at the National Archives, with the American flag visible in the background.

Washington, D.C.– In a significant case that underscores the rising conflict between environmental activism and legal restraints, two climate activists were sentenced on Wednesday for acts of vandalism at two major institutions in the nation’s capital. The incidents unfolded at the National Gallery of Art and the National Archives, both seen as iconic repositories of

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Nan Goldin’s Berlin Exhibition Sparks Controversy Over Speech on Israel

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Nan Goldin seated and gesturing during a press interaction at the Neue Nationalgalerie, surrounded by reporters holding recording devices and microphones.

On November 23, 2024, Berlin was the ground zero of an international controversy when famed photographer and activist Nan Goldin opened her long-awaited retrospective exhibition, This Will Not End Well, at the Neue Nationalgalerie. The event, which was due to lavish praise on Goldin’s transformative value to both art and activism, instead captured worldwide attention

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Restless Line in the Art of Seema Kohli: MAP Celebrates Four Decades of Artistic Brilliance with a Special Book Release

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Seema Kohli proudly holding her book Restless Line in the Art of Seema Kohli during its release event, with vibrant artwork from the book displayed in the background.

“Restless Line in the Art of Seema Kohli” is an exploration of Seema Kohli’s four-decade-long artistic journey, which was released by MAP yesterday. Edited by Annapurna Garimella and Sindhura DM, with publication consultancy by Anshika Varma, the book features essays by eleven art writers, including Adwait Singh, Amruta Patil, and Sona Datta. These essays explores

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Duct-Taped Banana by Maurizio Cattelan Sells for $6.2 Million at Sotheby’s Auction

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Banana Ductape

Introduction A banana taped to a wall is again shaking up the art world, fetching a staggering $6.2 million at a New York Sotheby’s auction. Named Comedian, the tongue-in-cheek piece by the Italian conceptual artist Maurizio Cattelan is a touchstone of the insanity, and genius, of modern art. Debuting at Art Basel Miami Beach in

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Adani’s Energy Revolution Gallery at Science Museum, London Faces Scrutiny Amid Bribery Allegations

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In March 2024, the Science Museum in London opened “Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery,” a permanent exhibition about the global shift to renewable energy. Sponsored by Adani Green Energy, the gallery showcases developments in sustainable technologies and emphasises the company’s commitment to green initiatives. But a recent development has tarnished this link. On

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René Magritte’s Empire of Light Sets Auction Record at $121.2 Million

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Believed to be the highest price for a work of Surrealism sold at auction, Empire of Light—one of René Magritte’s most iconic works—has set the record among other artworks with its sale for $121.2 million at Christie’s in New York on November 20, 2024. Not only does the milestone make this painting the most expensive

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Orange Tree to Launch Two New Furniture Collections at the Raw Collaborative 2024 Edition

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Orange Tree Startles at the Raw Collaborative 2024 The leading home-grown lifestyle brand, Orange Tree will unveil two new, dynamic and distinct furniture collections ‘Abacus’ and ‘David’ at the much-awaited Raw Collaborative 2024 edition from December 5th to 8th at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gandhi Nagar. The collections will be showcased at

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Schelling Architecture Foundation Revokes Prize from James Bridle Over Support for Boycott of Israeli Institutions

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James Bridle, a British artist and writer, seated in a minimalist workspace with books and artwork in the background, looking contemplative.

The Schelling Architecture Foundation, a leading German institution awarding contributions to architectural theory, has rescinded its biennial award from British artist and writer James Bridle. Bridle, a prominent supporter of a cultural boycott of Israeli institutions, characterized the decision announced just two days prior to the award ceremony as punitive. In June 2024, Bridle of

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Subodh Gupta’s ‘The Way Home’ Exhibition Explores Migration and Modernity in His First Solo Show in Bihar in Over 30 Years

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Currently on display in his native state of Bihar is the work of renowned Indian modern artist Subodh Gupta. On November 9, 2024, his show, “The Way Home,” debuted at the Patna-based Bihar Museum. In more than thirty years, this is his first significant solo performance in Bihar. His personal journey and the swift changes

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