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Confluence of Heaven and Earth in Nikita Bansal’s Yaahvi

Nikita Bansal’s journey in design began in Assam, where indigenous materials like bamboo and cane sparked her creative imagination. Her exceptional talent was recognized early when she received a gold medal from President APJ Abdul Kalam for her academic achievements at NIFT Bangalore, where she specialized in Lifestyle Accessory Design. Bansal is the recipient of […]

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U.S. Appeals Court Rules AI-Generated Art Cannot Be Copyrighted Without Human Authorship

Why the Law Still Favors Human Creativity Over Machines In a decision that could shape the future of artificial intelligence and creative rights, a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., has ruled that artwork created entirely by AI without human input does not qualify for copyright protection under U.S. law. The U.S. Court of Appeals

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Nepal Reclaims Stolen Heritage, $3 Million Artefacts, Make it Home 

Though priceless, Artefacts smuggled for their value recovered by​​ the Antiquities Trafficking Unit in the U.S. make it back to Nepal.  Twenty stolen Nepalese antiquities, valued at over $3 million (approximately NPR 410 million), have been returned to Nepal after the investigations, by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Antiquities Trafficking Unit, were carried out. The recovered

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The Art Expert Who Stole a Masterpiece: The Shocking Tale of LGG Ramsey

The Portrait Wolfgang Wilhelm of Pfalz-Neuburg

How a 70-Year-Old Art Heist Finally Cracked A mystery that has riddled the art community for decades has now finally been solved. The criminal was a respected British art expert. Leonard Gerald Gwynne Ramsey, known as LGG Ramsey was once editor of the prestigious journal The Connoisseur. He has now, albeit posthumously been exposed as

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Exploring Design as a form of expression with Anuj Ambalal of A Cube Inc.

A Cube Inc., established in Ahmedabad in 2004, is a design studio dedicated to creating custom furniture pieces. Founded by brothers Anand and Anuj Ambalal, it represents their shared vision. Together with master craftsman Prabhudas Mistry, they form the studio’s core design team. Though both brothers hold business degrees, their true shared passion lies in

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Sotheby’s and Pace Gallery Rumored to Unveil a New Working Model

Sotheby's Auction

Sotheby’s and Pace Gallery’s New Partnership Sotheby’s and Pace Gallery are rumoured to be discussing a substantial partnership that may result in the auction house investing a huge sum in the gallery. The news isn’t surprising to the art world, as the rumours of the negotiation between the two have been circulating for quite some

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Attack or Administration:​​​​ Library Funding Targeted in New Executive Order by Trump

Trump’s Executive Order Dismantles Institute of Museum and Library Services, Raising Concerns in the Art Community In a move that has alarmed cultural institutions across the United States, President Donald Trump signed an executive order effectively dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), a federal agency that has supported museums, libraries, and arts

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Julien Pradels is The New Christie’s President for The American Region

New Christie’s President for the American Region Christie’s Global Head of Operations, Julien Pradels has got a promotion now. A “proud” Pradels is the new Christie’s President for the American Regional Team, as mentioned by a report released on March 14. He will succeed Bonnie Brennan in spring, under whose leadership the American market accounted

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Anita Dube’s ‘Three Storey House’ Opens at Vadehra Art Gallery

Taking over all three floors of the gallery, this expansive exhibition features three recent bodies of work that include sculptures, mixed media pieces, and a kinetic installation. Vadehra Art Gallery is pleased to present तिमंजला घर: Three Storey House, a solo exhibition by Delhi-based artist Anita Dube. The exhibition opened at the gallery’s D-53 Defence

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