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A Stroke of Luck Fortune smiled upon a British couple as they stumbled upon what appeared to be an overlooked masterpiece by renowned English landscape painter John Constable. Simon Houison Craufurd and his wife, Adity, were astonished to learn that a painting in the guest wing of their family’s 800-year-old castle, Craufurdland Castle, might be […]
Managing the Influx: A Cap on Acropolis Visitors As Europe embraces the summer tourism surge, Greece stands at the crossroads of preserving its rich archaeological heritage and managing the influx of eager travelers. In a significant move, the Greek government has declared that access to the world-renowned Acropolis in Athens will soon be capped at
The decision to demolish the historic building of Osmania General Hospital (OGH) in Hyderabad, India, has ignited a passionate debate, pitting development against the preservation of the city’s rich heritage. The government’s announcement, made through an affidavit submitted to the High Court on July 27, outlines plans to tear down the old OGH building, citing
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Artists from the Karachi Biennale 2022 captivated audiences at the recently held Land Body Ecologies Festival in London, showcasing their innovative and boundary-pushing creations. One of the highlighted artworks at the festival was Microtonal, a prize-winning piece from KB22, created through a collaboration between UK-based art studio Invisible Flock and two artists from Badin. The
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My recent visit to the Nawab Palace of Murshidabad Hazardwari Palace which is now transformed into a museum, left me disheartened and questioning the notion of “better preservation.” As I observed the peeling wall paint and witnessed the neglect of priceless 17th and 18th-century oil paintings, I couldn’t help but reflect on the lack of
The JSW Foundation, the social development wing of JSW Group, recently organised a remarkable exhibition called “Woven Narratives” at Hampi in the Vijayanagar district. Curated by renowned textile designer, writer, and curator Mayank Mansingh Kaul, the exhibition highlights the rich tapestry of Indian handlooms. Held in honour of the G20 Sherpa Delegation, G20 Culture Working
Throughout history, some of the world’s most famous buildings have endured various catastrophes, including fire, war, and natural disasters. Despite the challenges they faced, these architectural marvels have not only survived but also bear the scars that tell their compelling stories. This article looks into the remarkable resilience of iconic structures such as the Parthenon,
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In a devastating incident, a renowned sculpture by Michelangelo Pistoletto, one of Italy’s most celebrated living artists, was destroyed in a fire that broke out outside Naples City Hall. The artwork, titled “Venus in Rags,” depicted a neoclassical nude Venus amidst a pile of colourful rags, juxtaposing divine beauty with earthly destitution. This tragic event
Tragic Loss: Seminal Sculpture by Michelangelo Pistoletto Destroyed in Fire in Naples Read More »
In a remarkable find, new evidence of Upper Palaeolithic tools and rock art has been discovered in Rachakonda, shedding light on the prehistoric inhabitants of the region. Historian Dyavanapalli Satyanarayana, who has been studying the area since 2014, recently made the significant discovery during a visit on July 8 and 9. The findings include prehistoric
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In an effort to revive the cultural heritage lost during the grip of militancy in Kashmir over the past three decades, a seven-day theatre festival organised by Kashmiri cultural NGO Vomedh is currently underway. The festival aims to breathe new life into the region’s fledgling folk art scene, which has suffered greatly due to the
Theatre Festival Revives Kashmir’s Folk Art Scene, Reigniting Cultural Heritage Read More »