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Russian Authorities Plan “Liberation Museum” in Mariupol Amidst War Propaganda Campaign

Russian Invasion Enters Third Year with Cultural Warfare In the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022, the city of Mariupol has stood as a symbol of devastation and resistance. Now, Russian authorities have unveiled plans to construct a “museum of the liberation of Mariupol,” scheduled to open in the […]

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Why is Venice Biennale 2024, Marking the Second Consecutive Edition Without a Russian Pavilion?

In a notable departure from tradition, Russia will not be participating in the upcoming 2024 Venice Biennale, marking the second consecutive edition without a Russian pavilion. The decision comes amidst the country’s ongoing military involvement in Ukraine, a situation that has impacted its presence at the prestigious art event. Confirmation of Absence A spokesperson for

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Russian Airstrike Damages Odesa’s Historic Art Institution and Port Infrastructure in Ukrain

Introduction A Russian airstrike on the Black Sea port city of Odesa has left a trail of destruction, damaging both the city’s major art institution and its vital port infrastructure. The attack, which occurred on a Sunday night, resulted in at least eight people being wounded. Artistic and Cultural Losses The Odesa Fine Arts Museum,

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

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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Sculpture of Picasso’s corpse is the point of attraction at Madrid’s Top Contemporary Art Fair

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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The Colorado woman who helped a global art smuggling operation flourish for decades; Insights from the art world

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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Some artworks coming back and some moving out from the originall place: Insights from the art world

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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