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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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Sylvia W. Houghteling Honored with Prestigious Awards for ‘The Art of Cloth in Mughal India’

Associate Professor of History of Art, Sylvia W. Houghteling, has been awarded the esteemed R.L. Shep Book Award by the Textile Society of America for her groundbreaking work, The Art of Cloth in Mughal India. This prestigious accolade, presented annually, celebrates outstanding contributions to the field of global cultural heritage textile studies. In addition to

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Now Climate Activists Target Botticelli’s Masterpiece at Uffizi Gallery

Two climate activists affiliated with the group Last Generation made headlines today after affixing images of environmental destruction to the glass panel protecting Botticelli’s renowned fifteenth-century masterpiece, The Birth of Venus, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Last Generation: A Youth-Led Movement Last Generation, a national student-led alliance, has garnered attention for its bold activism.

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Van Gogh Exhibition Shatters Attendance Records with Immersive Experience at Musée d’Orsay

In a triumph for art enthusiasts and historians alike, the Musée d’Orsay celebrates a historic milestone with the conclusion of its landmark exhibition, “Van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise.” The museum proudly announced that the exhibition, which delved into the final months of the renowned painter’s life, attracted an astounding 793,556 visitors. Setting a New Standard Described

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Artist-Designer Viraj Khanna Customizes Exclusive Bomber Jacket for Puma India

Artist-designer Viraj Khanna has blended his creative ingenuity with imagination to design an exclusive bomber jacket for PUMA that re-imagines the sportswear brand’s iconic cat with different textile cut-outs in an experimental colour story. The jacket has been designed exclusively for PUMA Gen Z Brand Ambassador, Shanaya Kapoor, for her first-ever Knicks Basketball Game at

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ASI Unveils Ambitious Revitalization Project for Konark Sun Temple: Transforming Plain Stones into Timeless Artistry

An amazing project at the Konark Sun Temple has been initiated by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in an attempt to bring back the majesty of one of the most renowned ancient structures in India. By transforming the once-plain stones into engaging works of art, this effort hopes to revitalise the ancient location. Conservation

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After Mona Lisa Protesters Target Monet Painting with Soup Attack

In a shocking act of vandalism, protesters hurled soup at Claude Monet’s renowned painting “Le Printemps” (Spring) in a museum located in southeast France. This brazen attack, which took place at the Musee des Beaux-Arts in France’s third-largest city, occurred on Saturday at 3:30 pm local time. This incident follows a similar stunt on the

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