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Art World Shock: British Museum in Turmoil as Director Resigns Over Missing Treasures Scandal

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The British Museum, a renowned cultural institution founded in 1753, is currently facing a major scandal involving the disappearance of numerous historical treasures. The museum’s director, Hartwig Fischer, announced his immediate departure following allegations of mishandling investigations. This incident has raised concerns about the museum’s internal management and its larger role in safeguarding global heritage. […]

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Geometry Transformed: Exploring the Artistic Evolution of Radhika Choudhary

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Radhika Choudhary, an alumnus of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Delhi, started her artistic journey as a fashion design graduate. Drawing upon her original formal design training, Choudhary has harnessed her unique design language, a transformation that now finds its eloquent expression in her artwork. Choudhary’s art serves as a direct conduit

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Breathing Life into Paper: The Ancient Art of Paper Cutting by Sachiko Abe and Others

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Introduction: Art has been regarded as healing since time immemorial. It is immersive, can help work through emotions, and even be calming. The serenity offered by art stems from the process, often repetitive, familiar, and soothing. This sense of stillness experienced by the artist often extends to the viewer- allowing them to feel the tranquillity

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Nature’s Poetic Echo: Divya Kakani’s Artistry Weaves an Intimate Connection between Humanity and the Natural World

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Divya Kakani’s artistic narrative is a harmonious dialogue between nature and the human spirit. Her creations encapsulate fleeting moments of unity, yearning, solitude, and instinctual conversations with her natural surroundings. Rooted in a deep affinity with the environment, Divya’s works reveal a profound connection and a conduit for introspection amidst the tapestry of

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Art Dealer Withdraws as Curator of Turkish Pavilion at 2024 Venice Biennale, Citing Potential Conflicts of Interest

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In a surprising turn of events, Esra Sarıgedik Öktem, the art dealer chosen to curate the Turkish Pavilion at the upcoming 2024 Venice Biennale, has announced her withdrawal from the position. Öktem, who is also the founder of Istanbul-based gallery BüroSarıgedik, released a statement via the gallery’s Instagram account, citing the need to avoid potential

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All You Need to Know About the Infinity Mirror Room Installation by Yayoi Kusama at the NMACC

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The art world in India is buzzing with excitement as one of the most renowned and significant art installations, Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Rooms, makes its debut at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC). This groundbreaking exhibition marks the first time that the Japanese artist’s iconic masterpiece is being displayed in India, a testament

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Dr. Jyotindra Jain: A Pioneering Scholar and visionary of Indian Art and Culture.

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Introduction: Dr. Jyotindra Jain is a renowned Indian scholar, who has authored several articles, books and staged exhibitions on traditional Indian folk arts and cultures as well as popular visual cultures. His interest in Indian art and culture identified him as a potential and pioneering academic scholar. Dr. Jyotindra Jain, born on June 5th, 1943,

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Sunil Das’ Artistic Odyssey: The Spirit of Equine Majesty and Ferocious Bulls

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Born in Kolkata in 1939, Sunil Das was an Indian expressionist painter. Coming from a middle-class family, Das decided to be a painter early on in life and refused to join his family business. He enrolled in the Government College of Art and Craft, Calcutta in 1955 and later won a French Government Scholarship to

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