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Who is Jeffrey Gibson and Why His Participation in Venice Biennale is a Big Deal For America?

An incredible convergence is about to take place in the winding alleyways of Venice, where the echoes of centuries past reverberate through the canals. The lively rhythm of jingle dress dancers will greet 26 intertribal Native American artists from Oklahoma and Colorado on April 18. Their trip through the narrow streets of the city will […]

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Sapna Kuniyal Paints the Resilience and Heritage of Uttarakhand’s Farming Community

Sapna Kuniyal, an adept artist with a degree in painting from Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, emerges as a unique creative force in the contemporary art scene. Her specialisation lies in capturing the essence of farming practices in Uttarakhand, focusing on the intricate socio-cultural facets embedded within the agrarian lifestyle. Graduating from a rich familial

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Mona Sharma: Exploring Identity and Personal Journeys through Art

Mona Sharma’s artistic journey is an introspective exploration that looks deep into the intricacies of her identity, emotions, interactions, and the world that envelops her. Through her work, she engages in a profound contemplation of self, examining her actions, thoughts, and responses to her environment. Her artistic practice orbits around her personal experiences, the intricate

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Sculpting a precarious balance into a lasting legacy: Alexander Calder was born today

July 22, On This Day A groundbreaking American sculptor known for his innovative ‘mobiles’ (kinetic sculptures powered by motors or air currents), his static ‘stabiles’, and his monumental public sculptures, Alexander Calder was born on July 22, 1898 in Pennsylvania, USA. (Interestingly, his birthdate is a bit of a source of confusion, as his mother

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