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11 Things You Didn’t Know About Jeff Koons

Jeff Koons, the provocative contemporary artist is known for his often kitsch-inspired sculptures, challenging the norms of traditional art. So, we at Abirpothi present before you the lesser-known facts about artists around the world. Jeff Koons “Art’s a very metaphysical activity. It’s something that enriches the parameters of your life, the possibilities of being, and

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Dhabla Weaving, A Unique Craft from The Deserts of India

What is a Dhabla? Dhabla, a Rajasthani-style Kutch weaving, evolved through the migration of Vankar people from Rajasthan, settling in Kutch due to commerce. They mastered the unique dhabla weave suited to the region’s hot climate.The Meghwals’ journey to Kutch, driven by their devotion to Shri Ram Dev Pirji, added to the cultural tapestry. The

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Life and Art of Louis-Léopold Boilly: The Painter of Troubled Times

July 5th 2023, ON THIS DAY Louis-Léopold Boilly (1761-1845) was a French painter and draftsman who was a prolific painter of the French Golden Era was born today . His works offer a vivid glimpse into the vibrant social life of the French middle class, spanning tumultuous periods like monarchical France, the French Revolution, the

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The Artistic Tagores and Their Global Phenomenon: Rabindranath, Abanindranath and Gaganendranath

Pratiksha Shome The Thakurs of Jorasako have been one of the most influential and celebrated families across Bengal. They made their way to social eminence in the eighteenth century first as employees to the European traders in Bengal and then in the early nineteenth century as business entrepreneurs, landholders, religious leaders, administrators, litterateurs, legal practitioners,

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11 Auction House in India Art Enthusiasts Should Know About

Auction houses are the hangout hub for art enthusiasts and curators. Ranging from antiques to significant paintings, auction houses are the best option to collect and articulate art. Here are 11 auction places in India that art enthusiasts should know and check out: 1. Osian’s: Based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, it is India’s 1st Auction House

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