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Sotheby’s Expands Reach to Tap into Growing Indian Art Collector Market

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Introduction The art world has long been a realm of sophistication and exclusivity, but recent trends indicate a shifting landscape, particularly in India. With a burgeoning class of young art enthusiasts and an increasing comfort with art investment, British auction house Sotheby’s is strategically positioning itself to cater to this evolving market. Catering to Young […]

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A Weave as Old as Time: Story of Himroo Fabrics

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Himroo, a word derived from Persia, holds a regal past. Once, it was intricately woven with threads of pure gold and silver, crafted exclusively for the noble families. The tale begins when a group of skilled weavers migrated from Delhi to Daulatabad in the 14th century, near Aurangabad, prompted by King Mohammad Bin Tughlaq’s decision

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No Freudian slip: The figurative master portraitist of the 20th-century

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July 20, On This Day A master of figurative art, British painter and draughtsman Lucian Freud was known for his work in portraiture and the nude — and as the grandson of famed Austrian psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud. Sometimes called a realist, Lucian painted in a highly individual style, which in his later years was characterized

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From $4 to $90K for Bowie painting; a Rembrandt \’uncropped\’; new-age LS Lowry gets his due

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A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends

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