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M.F. Husain Returns to Venice After Seventy Years for ‘The Rooted Nomad’ Exhibition

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The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) announced details of The Rooted Nomad, a unique exhibition on India’s most iconic contemporary artist, M.F. Husain (1915–2011). Presented at the Magazinni del Sale in Venice beginning April 18 and running through November 2024, this dual-format independent project, part exhibition and part immersive resonates with the 2024 Venice […]

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Venice to Introduce Day-Tripper Admission Fee to Tackle Over-Tourism

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Introduction Venice, a city renowned for its picturesque canals and historic charm, has announced plans to implement a €5 admission fee for day-trippers starting next spring. The move comes as a response to the ongoing problem of over-tourism, which has put a strain on the city’s infrastructure and local residents. This article explores the details

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Celebrating Altina ‘Tina’ Schinasi: The Visionary Artist Behind the Iconic Cat-Eye Eyeglass Frames

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4 Aug’23, ON THIS DAY On August 4th, Google Doodle pays tribute to Altina ‘Tina’ Schinasi, an exceptional American artist and inventor renowned for her groundbreaking contributions to the world of fashion and film. As we celebrate what would have been her 116th birthday, let’s delve into the life and achievements of this remarkable individual

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Venice Faces UNESCO’s Endangered Site Listing Due to Climate Change

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UNESCO Raises Concerns Over Venice’s Vulnerability A Multifaceted Peril The UNESCO, the esteemed United Nations agency safeguarding global cultural heritage, has announced its intention to propose Venice for inclusion in its list of culturally significant locations at risk of irreversible damage. The iconic Italian city finds itself grappling with a complex web of challenges, including

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How Canaletto\’s representation of Venice inspired present era landscape artists

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OCTOBER 18, ON THIS DAY “Canal taught, by example the true use of the camera obscura; and to recognize the flaws usually brought to bear on a painting, when the craftsman relies completely on the perspective he views through that same camera, and on the colours – especially of the skies – without deftly removing

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Powerful woman artist and rape survivor Artemisia Gentileschi was born today, 429 years ago

On This Day /

July 8, On This Day A powerful feminist icon in the world of art, Italian Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi was known for “being able to depict the female figure with great naturalism and for her skill in handling colour to express dimension and drama”. She was born on July 8, 1593. The artist, who initially

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Venice becoming the stage for art lovers to protest against the Russia-Ukraine war

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While the whole world is suffering from the art loss as collateral damage of the Russia Ukraine war, Venice has now become the new stage of protest against the war at Venice Biennale Arte 2022. At the opening of the exhibition “This is Ukraine: Defending Freedom”, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine made an unexpected appearance

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