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The Nicolas de Staël exhibition seeks to refocus attention on the artist’s work rather than his tragic life story

Introduction The life of Nicolas de Staël, a Russian-born French artist, was characterised by turbulence, tragedy, and a relentless pursuit of artistic expression. Forced into exile by the 1917 revolution, orphaned at a young age, and often unlucky in love, De Staël’s story has been overshadowed by the myth of his tragic end. However, a […]

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Unmasking Basquiat: The Intimate Portrait in ‘King Pleasure

Unveiling the Life of an Electric Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, the legendary artist known for his dynamic and trailblazing works, is set to become the subject of a new feature documentary titled “King Pleasure.” The film will be produced by Boardwalk Pictures, known for “Val and Pepsi, Where’s My Jet?” and Quinn Wilson, former creative director

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Protests at Hong Kong Art Basel; Banksy loses copyright tussle with greeting card company

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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