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In a notable departure from tradition, Russia will not be participating in the upcoming 2024 Venice Biennale, marking the second consecutive edition without a Russian pavilion. The decision comes amidst the country’s ongoing military involvement in Ukraine, a situation that has impacted its presence at the prestigious art event. Confirmation of Absence A spokesperson for […]
Introduction After two decades of construction and an investment of one billion dollars, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is on the cusp of welcoming visitors. Described as the “largest museum in the world dedicated to one civilization,” the GEM is poised to become a leading hub for archaeological and historical research. Situated strategically between Cairo
How the Israel-Hamas Conflict Affected Tourism in Egypt? Read More »
Introduction A Russian airstrike on the Black Sea port city of Odesa has left a trail of destruction, damaging both the city’s major art institution and its vital port infrastructure. The attack, which occurred on a Sunday night, resulted in at least eight people being wounded. Artistic and Cultural Losses The Odesa Fine Arts Museum,
As conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, the world-famous Venice Biennial is embroiled in a geopolitical conflict. Israel has decided to go ahead with a planned pavilion for the 2024 biennial games, despite ongoing hostilities. In contrast, the organisers of an exhibition of Palestinian artists associated with the 2022 biennial faced obstacles, rejecting them for
Introduction Denver-based artist Topher Straus found himself in an unexpected and challenging situation when he was on a spontaneous trip to Tel Aviv, Israel. His journey, initially aimed at working on a painting for an upcoming convention, took an unexpected turn as conflict erupted within hours of his arrival. Inspiration Amidst Uncertainty Straus expressed his
American Artist’s Journey in Israel Amidst Conflict: From Inspiration to Uncertainty Read More »
Abir Pothi traces the stories of two artists from the hinterlands of Chhattisgarh who have been creating dialogue over the invasion of land, water and forests and the very mechanisms through which it violently takes place. Artists Rajkumar Korram and Shantibai articulate their thoughts through the essential constituents of their world, Jal (water), Jungle (forest),
Jal, Jungle aur Zameen: Chhattisgarh artists wow Mumbai with their versatility Read More »