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Why Is Blasphemous Pixel Art a Milestone in Gaming Design?

Room For More Art /
Blasphemous Launch Trailer

Exploring the Stunning and Unique World of Blasphemous Game Art Blasphemous, a critically acclaimed action-platformer developed by the Spanish studio, The Game Kitchen, has become known for its tight gameplay mechanics and challenging combat and its incredibly unique and atmospheric Blasphemous game art. While pixel art is not uncommon, Blasphemous pixel art has every gaming […]

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Christopher Benninger: We Must Move from Talking in the Air to Writing Serious Texts on Paper (Part-2)

Architecture, Columns, Room For More Art /
A bustling architectural studio filled with students working at drafting tables, sketching and discussing designs. The industrial-style space features high ceilings, large windows, and shelves filled with books and supplies, creating a vibrant and collaborative atmosphere.

Christopher Benninger regarded as a legendary figure of Indian and international architecture, had built a great legacy which will keep inspiring generations. Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect, his most recent and final book, published posthumously in October 2024, is a sequel of sorts to his bestselling 2011 title, Letters to a Young Architect, and a philosophical

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Notre Dame Cathedral Set to Reopen After Five-Year Restoration

News /
Some 500 craftspeople are working on the cathedral repairs. Ian Langsdon/Pool/Reuters

Following a painstaking five-year restoration after the catastrophic fire of April 2019, the landmark Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen to the public on Dec 8, 2024. The moment is a key milestone in a €700 million reconstruction that has returned the cathedral’s iconic spire, stained-glass windows and other architectural wonders. French President Emmanuel

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Return of Buddha Nalanda: A Story of Recovered Heritage

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In the new series by Abir Pothi, we delve into the world of art crimes—a hidden and haunting realm where priceless cultural treasures are stolen, smuggled, and dispersed far from their rightful homes. Among these stolen relics is a 12th-century bronze Buddha statue, an extraordinary piece of India’s heritage. This statue, showing the Buddha in

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Christopher Benninger on Shaping the Future of Architectural Education in India: Moving Beyond the ‘Great Man’ Theory (Part-1)

Architecture, Columns, Room For More Art /
A futuristic architectural workspace with urban cityscapes in the background, featuring professionals collaborating on designs and surrounded by innovative and sustainable architectural models.

Christopher Benninger regarded as a legendary figure of Indian and international architecture, had built a great legacy which will keep inspiring generations. Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect, his most recent and final book, published posthumously in October 2024, is a sequel of sorts to his bestselling 2011 title, Letters to a Young Architect, and a philosophical

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Controversy Erupts as West Bengal Governor Unveils Own Statue, Clarification Issued

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A ceremonial gathering featuring a bust sculpture of a notable figure surrounded by marigold garlands. People, including officials and guests, stand around, engaging in conversation in a formal indoor setting.

Images of Governor C.V. Ananda Bose unveiling a bust of himself at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata sparked a controversy in West Bengal. As governor, the event occurred on November 23, 2024, two years into his tenure. The exhibition, unveiled by the Indian Museum, was unfavourably viewed by political leaders and netizens. The Indian Museum posted

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Pushpa Kumari: Celebrating Vulnerability and Connection in Art as a Winner of First Take 2024

First Take 2024 /
Pushpa Kumari holding her First Take 2024 award, standing in front of a backdrop featuring the First Take 2024 logo and the abir brand.

Pushpa Kumari, an emerging contemporary artist from Bokaro, Jharkhand, is one of the 10 winners of First Take 2024. Pushpa’s work is embedded in the very complexities of a system that is inherently patriarchal, and it reflects her experiences as a woman and the obstacles that have shaped her views on society. Pushpa hailed from

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