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Celebrated Artist Anna Boghiguian Honored with Prestigious Art Award worth $106,000. Why?

Introduction The Wolfgang Hahn Prize, renowned as one of the most significant accolades in the art world, has been awarded to Anna Boghiguian for her outstanding contributions to contemporary art. Born in Egypt and of Armenian descent, Boghiguian’s work delves into historical events, infusing them with political significance, and will now be celebrated with a …

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South Asian Art Festivals : A Comparative Study of Dhaka Art Summit and India Art Fair.

Introduction The art world has evolved considerably in recent years, with art fairs becoming more and more essential for connecting and appreciating contemporary art among artists, collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts. Popular South Asian art festivals, such as the Dhaka Art Summit in Bangladesh and the India Art Fair in India, have gained worldwide recognition …

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Creative Diversity in the Works of Agents of Change

“Agradoot”, a newly launched exhibition, centres around topics of significance to women. The exhibits are meticulously crafted and designed with immense creativity and careful consideration. By interrogating the individuals responsible for bringing change, the works expose their genuine essence. The way individuals coexist has undergone a transformation. The aim of this exhibition is to delve …

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Art at the Service of Humanity: The Exemplary Career of Prof. V Nagdas

What is the relationship of the artist to the society? Should the work of art devote itself to the service of a greater good or should be allowed to have an autonomy of its own, as proclaimed in the popular dictum l’art pour l’art (art for art’s sake)? What are the modalities of communication between …

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Russian Oligarch Roman Abramovich Restructures Art Trust Amid Sanctions Threat

$963 Million Art Collection Shielded from Seizure Ahead of Ukraine Invasion Introduction Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has reportedly restructured a trust holding his substantial $963 million art collection to protect it from potential seizures caused by sanctions. This strategic move took place in February 2022, shortly before the invasion of Ukraine. Abramovich and his ex-wife, …

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Guests Squeeze Through Naked Bodies as Entrance to Marina Abramović’s Unconventional Exhibition at Royal Academy

Introduction An unconventional art exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in London has left people perplexed as guests are given the option to enter by squeezing past two naked models. The exhibition is part of a career retrospective by renowned performance art pioneer Marina Abramović, known for pushing the boundaries of art through her …

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Danish Artist Ordered to Repay Museum After Submitting Empty Frames as Artwork

Introduction In a truly bizarre incident, a Danish artist, Jens Haaning, has been ordered by a court to repay a museum after receiving a substantial sum of money and delivering empty frames as artwork. This unusual turn of events took place at the Kunsten Museum of Modern Art in Aalborg, Denmark, where Haaning was commissioned …

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Abhishek Pandey Channelises Sacred Energies and Transforming Spaces through Artistic Persuits

Artist of the Week is a special category that recognises and highlights the works of talented artists. Each week, new artists are featured, showcasing their unique styles, techniques, and themes. From emerging artists to established veterans, the Artist of the Week category celebrates creativity and diversity in the art world and provides a platform for …

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Rivya Bakutra Exploring the Depths of Human Psyche through Cathartic Escapades

Artist of the Week is a special category that recognises and highlights the works of talented artists. Each week, new artists are featured, showcasing their unique styles, techniques, and themes. From emerging artists to established veterans, the Artist of the Week category celebrates creativity and diversity in the art world and provides a platform for …

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Search For Identity in Objects at “Things are Vanishing Before Us”

In our everyday lives, we usually don’t consider the stories that are connected to the things around us. We don’t value our connection with objects, and as we rely more on digital technology, we don’t appreciate the experience of touching and interacting with physical things. It is necessary for us to think about and realize …

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