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Once again, Art Basel has taken over the Swiss city with various events, including the highly anticipated Unlimited, an exhibition platform devoted to monumental installations too large for a regular art fair booth. The 172,000-square-foot hall reserved for Unlimited is currently home to 76 projects and live performances by Seba Calfuqueo, Reto Pulfer, Anna Uddenberg, […]
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After the outstanding success of the milestone 100th auction and ‘The Exceptionals’ Jewellery, Silver and Timepieces auction, AstaGuru is set to host two consecutive auctions dedicated to Modern & Contemporary Indian art. The Modern Indian Art Auction titled ‘Stroke & Structure’ is scheduled to be held on June 20-21, 2024 and will showcase a wide
Historical Context of Art Residency Programs Historically, there are records and evidence of artists receiving patronages from kings and courts who commissioned and provided residential spaces to create art. Through this, patronage contributes more towards building an image of the court and depicts the ruler’s power and wealth. As we try to look at the
Samba Prasad Biswas is a painter from West Bengal, whose unique abstract works have drawn the attention of viewers and collectors alike for over a decade now. Starting his journey as a figurative painter, Samba was deeply moved by the works of abstract luminaries such as S.H. Raza and Mark Rothko. This inspiration marked an
Introduction The Foundation for Indian Contemporary Art (FICA), in collaboration with the Mrinalini Mukherjee Foundation, is now accepting applications for its prestigious Emerging Artists Award (EAA+) 2024. The program is designed to support and nurture the talents of young Indian artists by offering financial grants, mentorship, and exhibition opportunities. Grant and Program Details Since its
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The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) announced details of The Rooted Nomad, a unique exhibition on India’s most iconic contemporary artist, M.F. Husain (1915–2011). Presented at the Magazinni del Sale in Venice beginning April 18 and running through November 2024, this dual-format independent project, part exhibition and part immersive resonates with the 2024 Venice
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A traveller of life’s many roads, Siddharth Patel has moved with ease from the business and adventure worlds to the dynamic world of the arts. Having a natural curiosity and an unquenchable hunger for discovery, Patel started his journey on the busy streets of Ahmedabad. Having pursued commerce in his academic pursuits, Patel found himself
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On the heels of the inauguration of its new Los Angeles gallery, Perrotin, the esteemed contemporary art gallery, has made waves by announcing a groundbreaking collaboration with eBay. This strategic partnership seeks to redefine the accessibility of contemporary art by launching the Perrotin Store on eBay.fr. Through this innovative venture, Perrotin aims to extend its
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Introduction Since the early 20th century, Germany has been a rich field for artistic invention despite experiencing years of war, political upheaval, and social unrest. Germany has given home to and fostered some of the most important art movements in history, including the surrealistic Neue Gruppe, the groundbreaking Bauhaus School of Arts and Craft, and
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A vibrant and culturally resonant installation by British-Indian artist Chila Kumari Burman has captured attention as it vies for a spot on Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth. Inspired by her father’s migration from India to the UK, Burman’s artwork titled ‘The Smile You Send Returns To You’ stands out among the seven proposals shortlisted for public