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Foundation for Indian Contemporary Art Announces Emerging Artists Award (EAA+) 2024

Introduction The Foundation for Indian Contemporary Art (FICA), in collaboration with the Mrinalini Mukherjee Foundation, is now accepting applications for its prestigious Emerging Artists Award (EAA+) 2024. The program is designed to support and nurture the talents of young Indian artists by offering financial grants, mentorship, and exhibition opportunities. Grant and Program Details Since its […]

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M.F. Husain Returns to Venice After Seventy Years for ‘The Rooted Nomad’ Exhibition

The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) announced details of The Rooted Nomad, a unique exhibition on India’s most iconic contemporary artist, M.F. Husain (1915–2011). Presented at the Magazinni del Sale in Venice beginning April 18 and running through November 2024, this dual-format independent project, part exhibition and part immersive resonates with the 2024 Venice

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What Exactly Is the Whitney Biennial, and Why Does It Continue to Command Attention After More Than 80 Editions?

Introduction As the art world gears up for the highly anticipated Whitney Biennial, the spotlight shines once again on this esteemed exhibition. But what exactly is the Whitney Biennial, and why does it continue to command attention after more than 80 editions? Here’s everything you need to know about this landmark event. Understanding the Whitney

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100 Feet Below Sea Level: Campina de Cima Salt Mine Reveals New Exhibition Space

In the depths beneath the historic city of Loulé in Portugal lies a hidden gem: Campina de Cima, the rock salt mine, which has long served as a vital source of salt for animal feed and road de-icing. However, in recent years, this subterranean labyrinth has emerged as more than just an industrial site. With

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CIMA Commemorates Three-Decade Journey with “Fantastic Realities and Beyond”

Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA) commemorates its three decades journey with a grand exhibition of over 50 works The Center of International Modern Art (CIMA) is bringing the curtains down to the six-month-long celebratory fervour of its 30-year journey with a grand exhibition titled “Fantastic Realities and Beyond” at the Visual Arts Gallery from

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Expression of Idealism in Hemraj’s Eternal Reminiscence

There is intuitive action and explosion of emotions on canvas in the work of Hemraj, one of the popular abstractionists who has been associated with Dhoomimal Gallery for over a couple of decades. A new exhibition called “Eternal Reminiscence 2.0” opened recently at Bikaner House, which exhibits the abstract collection of Hemraj where he reflects

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POTTERY ALCHEMY: ‘GLAZES OF NATURE’ by Manisha Gopinath

“You have to be in tune with the clay and react to what state it’s in to work with it” – John Sheppard ‘Glazes of Nature’- A solo show by Manisha Gopinath beholds assimilation of natural components and leitmotifs, like plants, animals, underwater growths and formations, which has inspired the artist to explore her possibilities in

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Is India Art Festival 2023 in Delhi a Multisensory Extravaganza Worth Exploring?

Introduction The India Art Festival has made a triumphant return to the heart of Delhi, captivating art enthusiasts and critics alike. This year’s edition of the festival, hosted at the Constitution Club of India on Rafi Marg, boasts an impressive lineup of 400 talented artists presenting 3,500 exquisite artworks across 100 captivating booths. From November

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Kovilpatti Calendar Artists: Masters of Mid-20th Century Indian Art

Introduction In the mid-20th century, a group of exceptionally talented artists hailing from Kovilpatti, a quaint town in Tamil Nadu, played a pivotal role in shaping the Indian calendar art industry. Guided by the visionary C Kondiah Raju, these artists, many of whom had backgrounds in drama scene painting, acting, and music for drama troupes,

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