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Art and Suppression: The Art Censoring Index to Stand for Freedom of Expression

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This week, the Art Censoring Index was unveiled to track and document censoring occurrences that have occurred since October 7. The National Coalition Against Censorship, a nonprofit organisation with over 50 member organisations and its headquarters in New York, is in charge of this project. The coalition’s website states that its goal is to defend […]

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Resignation Ripples: Ranjit Hoskote’s Exit from Documenta 16 Committee Amid Israel Controversy

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Background Mumbai-based poet, cultural theorist, and curator Ranjit Hoskote recently resigned from the Finding Committee for Documenta 16, one of the world’s renowned art exhibitions held in Germany every five years. His departure on November 12 followed accusations of anti-Semitism and sympathy towards the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) movement. Allegations and Response Hoskote faced criticism

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Venice Biennale Controversy: Israel Proceeds with Pavilion, While Palestinian Exhibition Faces Rejection

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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

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Retrospective Essence of Beauty in “My Territory”

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The Bruno Art Group showcased a truly revolutionary art exhibition called MY TERRITORY, featuring the exceptional work of the globally acclaimed Israeli painter, Yigal Ozeri, based in New York. The artist’s inaugural solo exhibition in India commenced on October 12th at the prestigious Bikaner House in Delhi. It marked a momentous occasion for the artist,

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Over 2,000 Artists and Cultural Figures Demand Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

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Introduction Over 2,000 visual artists, writers, actors, and cultural figures have come together to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza in an open letter circulating online. Their collective voice is calling for an end to the suffering faced by the 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza, referring to it as a “collective punishment on an unimaginable

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American Artist’s Journey in Israel Amidst Conflict: From Inspiration to Uncertainty

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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

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Remembering Mordecai Ardon, the Israeli artist who combined Modern and old techniques and presented Jewish mysticism through his work

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Considered to be one of Israel’s greatest painters, influencing a number of young artists with his style, Mordecai Ardon was born on this day, July 13, 1896. The artist was named Max Bronstein at birth in a region that now falls within Poland. In 1933, he immigrated to Jerusalem and in 1936, he got the

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Kashmiri artist creates map for Indian Parliament; more new buzz in the world of global NFTs

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A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends

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