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My recent visit to the Nawab Palace of Murshidabad Hazardwari Palace which is now transformed into a museum, left me disheartened and questioning the notion of “better preservation.” As I observed the peeling wall paint and witnessed the neglect of priceless 17th and 18th-century oil paintings, I couldn’t help but reflect on the lack of […]
Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR and AR) and AI in Art is a groundbreaking summer course that will be held at the prestigious Royal College of Art (RCA) in London, starting on August 28. This unique program is the result of a collaboration between the RCA and Acute Art, a leading production company specialising in
Artiste Culture, in collaboration with Nurall, is excited to announce the upcoming Art Unbound Retreat in Khao Lak, Thailand, from 15th to 25th September 2023. This exclusive 10-day retreat is designed for visual artists, curators, gallerists, art journalists, and historians who seek a transformative experience and wish to explore the concept of collaboration. With a
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Art education holds a significant role in promoting creativity and emotional well-being among students, and art teachers play a crucial part in fostering these aspects. They possess a deep understanding of the therapeutic and creative processes that occur in the art classroom, recognising their inherent similarities. Both processes involve an initial encounter, a destructive stage,
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
Art fairs have a long and fascinating history, originating from the fusion of commerce and religious festivities in ancient civilizations such as the Roman, Greek, Aztec, Inca, and Han empires. These festivals, organised by the ruling elite, served to reinforce their power and attract vast populations from diverse regions. Over time, religious festivals evolved into
When the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute sought a space to host 60 artists for this summer’s CowParade fundraiser, experiential agency VDA stepped up to the challenge. The CowParade event features 75 life-size cow sculptures, designed by local artists, which are being displayed at landmarks throughout the Boston area from June 24 to Sept. 4. This unique
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Serendipity Arts, a prominent arts organisation, has unveiled the lineup of artists for its flagship residency programme. The annual three-month programme, based in New Delhi, aims to provide a nurturing environment and resources for artists to develop their practice, work on new projects, and engage with the art community. The residency, set to begin on
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A new report published by Artists at Risk Connection (ARC), an initiative of the freedom of expression nonprofit PEN America, sheds light on the plight of persecuted artists and calls for expanded protections from human rights and arts organisations. Titled “Art Is Power: 20 Artists on How They Fight for Justice and Inspire Change,” the
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George Nakashima, the revered Japanese-American woodworker and furniture designer, left an indelible mark on India’s architecture and furniture design. From his tranquil sojourn at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry, where he embraced the name Sunder Nanda, to his collaboration with Antonin Raymond on the iconic Golconde dormitory, Nakashima’s influence was profound. He even developed
Ingenious Collaboration: Nakashima and National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad Read More »