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Art producer, diamond-mine developer, and artist Evens Saint Clair has revealed his statue “called “La Reine” as part of Miami Art Week, and it’s a show-stopper at $1.2 million. A handbag piece of art sculpture, this work of art blurs the lines between high fashion and fine art, a way of combining luxury with culture. […]
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Following a painstaking five-year restoration after the catastrophic fire of April 2019, the landmark Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen to the public on Dec 8, 2024. The moment is a key milestone in a €700 million reconstruction that has returned the cathedral’s iconic spire, stained-glass windows and other architectural wonders. French President Emmanuel
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In the new series by Abir Pothi, we delve into the world of art crimes—a hidden and haunting realm where priceless cultural treasures are stolen, smuggled, and dispersed far from their rightful homes. Among these stolen relics is a 12th-century bronze Buddha statue, an extraordinary piece of India’s heritage. This statue, showing the Buddha in
Return of Buddha Nalanda: A Story of Recovered Heritage Read More »
It is a deep desire to create art that does not just punctuate gallery walls, but that evokes a visceral emotional and cultural response that is the axis upon which Manish Solanki’s artistic journey intersecting these two distinct realms pivots. Based out of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Solanki derives inspiration from childhood games, a common thread that
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Washington, D.C.– In a significant case that underscores the rising conflict between environmental activism and legal restraints, two climate activists were sentenced on Wednesday for acts of vandalism at two major institutions in the nation’s capital. The incidents unfolded at the National Gallery of Art and the National Archives, both seen as iconic repositories of
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Majuli, an island in Assam, is known as the world’s largest river island and holds a rich cultural heritage. Among its many traditions, mask-making stands out as a significant art form. These masks are not just artifacts but an integral part of the island’s spiritual, theatrical, and cultural practices, rooted in its Neo-Vaishnavite background. The
The Masks of Majuli: Origins, Significance, and Cultural Themes Read More »