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Pratiksha Shome 300 artefacts were given by four Crimean museums to the Allard Pierson Museum in Amsterdam in 2013 for the exhibition “Crimea — Gold and Secrets of the Black Sea.” In 2014, as the exhibition was on tour in Germany, Russia invaded Crimea and eventually annexed it from Ukraine. The Dutch museum debated whether […]
After a Decade of Legal Disputes, Crimean Treasures Transferred to Ukraine. Read More »
Pratiksha Shome According to a historian, Tate Britain “censored” his suggestion for a gallery rehang that would include a J. M. W. Turner picture in the city of London’s current rehang. Marcus Rediker, a historian, alleged in a London Review of Books article that Tate Britain finally rejected his proposal to display Turner’s A
Pratiksha Shome Francoise Gilot, who rose above her companion Pablo Picasso’s shadow to find success as a stand-alone artist, passed away at the age of 101. A talented painter, Gilot also published a best-selling memoir in 1964 that chronicled her turbulent relationship with the Spanish modern art titan. She spoke of the “hell” of being
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Pratiksha Shome Rembrandt van Rijn’s 1642 painting, The Night Watch, depicts the Militia Company of District II under the Command of Captain Frans Banninck Cocq, also known as The Shooting Company of Frans Banninck Cocq and Willem van Ruytenburch. Although it is the most well-known painting in the Rijksmuseum’s collection, it is actually in the
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Aditya Sisodia In the ever-evolving realm of art, where creativity knows no bounds, a peculiar addition has emerged—an enigmatic robotic terrier named AICCA, the Artificially Intelligent Critical Canine. Created by artist Mario Klingemann, this fluffy-haired marvel combines the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the charm of a four-legged companion to offer unique art critiques.
Pratiksha Shome Following complaints of influence from white studio workers, the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) has formally postponed a significant exhibition of Aboriginal artwork that is currently being reviewed. The official postponement of the exhibition Ngura Pulka – Epic Country was announced in a statement from the museum on June 7. The exhibition, which
Pratiksha Shome Rita Asfour was different from most other artists. How many artists would depart Southern California for Las Vegas, only to emerge from retirement to paint showgirls? Rita Asfour was an exception, but most artists are not. The late painter, sculpture, and gallery owner destroyed the barriers dividing high culture from low culture before
How Rita Asfour Captured Bodies in Motion: “I Did It My Way” Read More »
Pratiksha Shome The National Portrait Gallery in London has become the latest battleground for Prince William and Prince Harry’s sibling rivalry, not a biography or an American TV programme. The two princes’ joint image won’t be on show when the museum reopens to visitors later this month after a multimillion-dollar refurbishment. The project was completed
Aditya Sisodia Galleri Kaya’s 19th-anniversary exhibition offers a captivating glimpse into the world of art, showcasing a remarkable selection of artworks by 50 modern and contemporary Bangladeshi and Indian artists. Spanning from 1954 to 2023, this exhibition celebrates the diverse range of artistic styles, themes, techniques, and mediums that have shaped the art scenes of
Aditya Sisodia The Cleveland Museum of Art is set to transport visitors into the captivating realm of Udaipur with its upcoming exhibition, “A Splendid Land: Paintings from Royal Udaipur.” Organised by the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art, this remarkable showcase highlights the landscape paintings commissioned by the Mewar kings, who once ruled over the