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11 Famous Banksy Artworks You Should Definetly Know About

Enigmatic street artist Banksy has captivated the world with his provocative and politically charged art. From iconic paintings like “Girl with a Balloon” and “The Flower Thrower” to bold and self-destructive masterpieces like “Love in the Bin,” Banksy’s creations have become protest, peace and a symbol of social expression through stencils and murals he relies […]

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Kiss and Tell: The Act of Kissing Captured by Artists in Indian and Western Art

The act of kissing is a universal gesture that transcends language, culture, and time. From ancient civilisations to the modern era, the intimate act of pressing one’s lips against another’s has been a subject of fascination and inspiration in the history of art. Artists across various periods and cultures have captured the essence of kissing,

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Christie’s and Sotheby’s Dominated London Auctions with Record-Breaking Sale, While Phillips Struggles

The London Evening sales concluded on a rather lacklustre note with Phillips’ “20th Century to Now” auction, which generated just over £9 million ($11.4 million) in sales. In comparison, Christie’s and Sotheby’s London auctions, buoyed by the sale of Klimt’s “Lady With a Fan,” amassed a staggering £199 million ($252 million). Phillips’ auction, on the

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Glasgow Street Art: Speculation Over Banksy’s Rats Ends in Disappointment as Artwork Confirmed Not Genuine

A recent series of street art featuring rats in the signature style of the elusive artist Banksy has caused excitement and speculation in Glasgow. With the city hosting a highly anticipated exhibition of Banksy’s work, many hoped that the artworks were a surprise addition by the renowned street artist himself. However, hopes were dashed when

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British Couple Endures Nightmarish Consequences After Banksy Paints Mural on Their Home

Iftikar Ahmed A British couple has found themselves trapped in a “living nightmare” since enigmatic street artist Banksy adorned the side of their Suffolk residence with a massive seagull mural in 2021, according to reports in the Sun. Garry and Gokean Coutts, the homeowners, have been plagued by vandals and faced with a costly dilemma:

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Artworks that Changed the Dynamics of Artworld

Abhishek Kumar There have been many artworks throughout history that have challenged the traditional norms of the art world and changed the way we think about art. Marcel Duchamp’s “Fountain”, Maurizio Cattelan’s “Comedian”, “Shredded Girl” by Banksy and Joseph Kosuth’s “One and Three Chairs” are some of the examples which changed the dynamics of the

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