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Danish Artist Ordered to Repay Museum After Submitting Empty Frames as Artwork

News / 21/09/2023

Introduction In a truly bizarre incident, a Danish artist, Jens Haaning, has been ordered by a court to repay a museum after receiving a substantial sum of money and delivering empty frames as artwork. This unusual turn of events took place at the Kunsten Museum of Modern Art in Aalborg, Denmark, where Haaning was commissioned […]

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Stitching Stories, One Stitch at a Time: Tale of Bengal’s Kantha

Room For More Art / 19/09/2023

The Roots of Kantha Embroidery The Kantha, a form of embroidery, thrives in 21st-century India, with around 50,000 women embroiderers engaging in what they call “ghore bosa kaaj” or home-based work. This rich tradition of embroidery traces its roots back millennia, as evidenced by archaeological finds of needles in the ancient cities of the Harappan

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Art and Art of Storytelling: Broader Look on Narratives at Lalit Kala Akademy

News / 06/09/2023

A dialogue was organised by Lalit Kala Akademi between the National Award Winning artists and the public in an event called, “Art and Art of Storytelling.” As its name suggests, this event had a purpose to examine and inquire about those narratives that are often mixed with the work while doing it. These are the

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Divine Doorways: Exploring the Mystique of Kavad Art from Rajasthan

Columns, Featured, Room For More Art / 31/08/2023

A kavad is a mobile shrine or temple intricately crafted from painted wood. It holds significance within the oral storytelling practice known as kavad banchana, widely embraced in the Rajasthan region. The term “kavad” is thought to have roots in Sanskrit words such as “kavaat,” “kapaat,” or “kivaad,” which allude to a “half door” or

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Rare Opportunity to Witness Masterpieces by Picasso, Dali, Chagall, Matisse, Renoir, and More at Auction in India

News / 15/07/2023

In a remarkable event for art enthusiasts in India, AstaGuru is set to host an extraordinary auction featuring renowned masterpieces by some of the world’s greatest artists. From Pablo Picasso to Salvador Dali, Joan Miro to Henri Matisse, and Andy Warhol to Bernard Buffet, this auction offers a unique opportunity to experience the works of

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Art Festival Bridges UK and India: Celebrating Female Artists and Addressing Women’s Rights

News / 12/07/2023

An international collaborative art project, Artdom, is set to showcase the creative talents of nine female visual artists from India and an equal number from the United Kingdom. The project aims to initiate cultural exchange and artistic dialogue between the two nations. Artdom, founded by Swedish-Iranian artist and activist Arghavan Agida, has previously connected artists

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Changing the Landscapes: 11 Landscape Artists in Modern and Contemporary Art Scene

Do You Know?, Featured / 05/07/2023

Landscape painting is a known and versatile thematic ground within the art world, unveils the natural scenery as its primary muse. It beckons us to wander through mountains, forests, rivers, and beaches, inviting our spirits to roam freely in these picturesque realms. These artistic vistas unfold before our eyes, capturing the breadth of the scene

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Life and Art of Louis-Léopold Boilly: The Painter of Troubled Times

On This Day, Pages from History / 05/07/2023

July 5th 2023, ON THIS DAY Louis-Léopold Boilly (1761-1845) was a French painter and draftsman who was a prolific painter of the French Golden Era was born today . His works offer a vivid glimpse into the vibrant social life of the French middle class, spanning tumultuous periods like monarchical France, the French Revolution, the

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Clay Creations of Chhattisgarh: Community Art of The Rajwars

Columns, Do You Know?, Room For More Art / 03/07/2023

In the Sarguja district of Chhattisgarh, the Rajwars, a farming community, dabble in a unique and traditional art form known as Painted Clay Relief. This art form is primarily practised by the women of the community and holds great significance in their culture. The Rajwars are primarily Hindu and follow the rituals and customs associated

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Family of Artist Mario de Miranda Threatens Legal Action Over Copyright Infringement at G20 Meetings

News / 03/07/2023

The family of Mario de Miranda, a renowned cartoonist and painter, has issued a strong warning of potential legal action against the Chief Secretary of Goa and the organizers of the G20 meetings held in the state. Their claim is that the artist’s work was used without permission during the G20 events, thus constituting an

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