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KS Radhakrishnan’s ‘figuring in figuring out’ Magnifies Human Ennui

Exhibitions /

Archer Art Gallery, Ahmedabad opens its door to renowned figurative sculptor KS Radhakrishnan. The new exhibition, titled ‘figuring in, figuring out’ reflects his sculptural explorations in bronze, foregrounding his intimate understanding and re-imagining of the figurative, and his deep empathy with the human experience. These works investigate the nature of our experience: liminal, ambiguous, fluid. […]

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From Uttar Pradesh to National Acclaim: Indrapal’s Sculptural Exploration of Time, Society, and Mediums

Artists of the Week /

Indrapal is a talented sculptor from the Mau district of Uttar Pradesh, who has been navigating in the world of art since his early years. His artistic journey unfolded at the Faculty of Visual Arts, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, where he successfully earned his Bachelor’s degree in Sculpture from 2015 to 2019. Subsequently, he pursued

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Ephemeral Echoes: Karl Antao’s Artistic Alchemy Reverberates at Gallery Espace

Exhibitions /

Sculptor Karl Antao, born in 1966 in Mumbai, is currently attracting art enthusiasts with his recent exhibition at Gallery Espace, a showcase that runs until January 6, 2024. Antao’s journey in art began with the completion of his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Sir J. J School of Applied Arts, Mumbai, in 1991. Since then,

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K.S. Radhakrishnan: Sculpting Humanity or Crafting Narratives? A Retrospective at Bikaner House

Exhibitions, Featured /

Introduction K.S. Radhakrishnan’s retrospective exhibition, “On The Open Road,” at Bikaner House unfolds as a narrative of a sculptor’s journey spanning five decades. From his early encounters with the Santhal boy Musui to the recent monumental installation “The Crowd,” Radhakrishnan’s bronze figures evoke a seamless blend of strength and lightness. Exploring the Human Form Radhakrishnan’s

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Museum Heist: Valuable Buddha Statue Worth $1.5 Million Stolen from Los Angeles Art Gallery

News /

Introduction In a shocking incident earlier this month, a priceless Buddha statue, dating back to Japan’s Edo Period and valued at $1.5 million, was stolen from the renowned Barakat Gallery in Beverly Grove, Los Angeles. This bronze masterpiece, weighing 250 pounds, had been in the possession of gallery owner Fayez Barakat for over half a

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Gallery Nvya Presents Krishen Khanna’s ‘Bandwallahs’: Capturing Joy and Resilience Through Art

Exhibitions /

Gallery Nvya opened its latest exhibition, featuring stunning artworks crafted by the renowned artist, Krishen Khanna. The exhibition is called “Bandwallahs.” It’s okay to say that Krishen Khanna used very vibrant colours to represent the happy parts of our lives. After the separation of India and Pakistan, he moved to India and as someone who

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Archaeologists find \’exceptional\’ bronze statues in Italian thermal baths

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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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First Take 2021 Jury: Metaphor in motion with the sculptures of KS Radhakrishnan

Artist Profile, First Take /

There is movement, metaphor, and meaning to be found in the sculptures of KS Radhakrishnan, a doyen of Indian sculpture for more than four decades, and one of the most significant figures in contemporary Indian art. He is noted as a member of the new generation of sculptors, who has successfully brought about a definitive

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Amid repatriation news, we delve into the magnificence of Chola art

Special Story /

With two antique Chola bronze sculptures poised to be repatriated to India, Abir Pothi takes a glimpse into this exquisite and iconic art of the 12th-century civilization, via a series of tweets by noted art historian and writer William Dalrymple earlier this year, extolling the intricate artistry involved Mere days ago, in a widely-hailed piece

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