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Marina Abramovic’s Landmark Solo Exhibition at the Royal Academy and the Women’s Tea Party

Introduction The Royal Academy is set to host a highly anticipated Marina Abramovic retrospective spanning five decades of her groundbreaking work, making it the autumn’s blockbuster show (September 23, 2023, to January 1, 2024). This exhibition carries a historic significance as it marks the first solo show by a woman in the RA’s Main Galleries, […]

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Editions: An Exhibition of Prints by Nine Fish Gallery and a Workshop on Printmaking

Recently, the Nine Fish Gallery in Mumbai announced an upcoming show on their Instagram and website. The circular announces the name of a new exhibition titled “Editions”. The exhibition will be on traditional as well as contemporary printmaking. This upcoming exhibition will include and introduce thirty young artists and their artworks. To know more about

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Climate Activists Again! Throws paint on Tom Thomson Art at Canadian Gallery

In a surprising turn of events, an environmental protester was arrested for mischief at an art gallery in Ottawa. The Ottawa Police were called to the gallery at noon after the protester engaged in an act of defiance. The arrested individual’s action has ignited a debate over the appropriate methods for conveying environmental concerns. A

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Preserving Heritage Through Art: Odisha to have Dokra Arts Museum in next 2 months

In a significant move to celebrate and preserve the rich heritage of traditional Dokra art, the Odisha government is all set to unveil the Dokra Museum in the quaint village of Sadeibereni-Nabajibanpur in the Dhenkanal district. This endeavor, undertaken by the Department of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes, holds the promise of not only showcasing

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Claude Picasso, Custodian of a Legendary Legacy, Passes Away at 76

Claude Picasso, the son of renowned artist Pablo Picasso, has tragically passed away at the age of 76. This news follows closely after the demise of his mother, artist Françoise Gilot, and during the 50th anniversary commemorations of his father’s death. Claude was a pivotal figure in the stewardship of Picasso’s artistic legacy, working to

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Security Lapse at Christie’s Exposes Artwork Locations: German Experts Uncover Vulnerability

Introduction: Experts Reveal Glaring Cybersecurity Gap Allowing Precise Artwork Location Data to be Published A significant cybersecurity vulnerability has been uncovered by German information security experts within the renowned auction house Christie’s safeguards. This flaw allowed the precise location data of artworks belonging to numerous consigners to be inadvertently disclosed on the auction house’s website.

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Stolen Artifacts from British Museum Valued at Upto $63,800 Offered on eBay for Mere $51

Introduction In a startling revelation that has sent shockwaves through the art world, it has come to light that at least one item stolen from the prestigious British Museum was offered for sale on the e-commerce platform eBay. The stolen artifacts, including gold jewelry and semi-precious stones dating back from the 15th century BC to

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

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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