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‘And now you care?’ When Three Piglets on Display were Saved from Starvation

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Marco Evaristti’s provocative exhibition in Copenhagen was a protest against Denmark’s pork industry, while freeing the piglets were an act of care. In Copenhagen, an art installation featuring three piglets has taken an unexpected turn after the animals were stolen. The artist behind the performative piece that involved small animals, Marco Evaristti, had placed them […]

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Latika Jagwani Loops by LJ

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Rooted in Lucknow’s centuries-old artistic legacy, Latika Jagwani creates a bold new narrative in home decor, where ancestral craftsmanship meets contemporary creative vision. As the founder of Loops by LJ, she creates what she calls “tactile paintings” that transcend the conventional boundaries of floor coverings. Latika jagwani Born from the contemplative silence of the pandemic

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Christie’s AI Art Auction Surpasses $700,000 Upsetting Artists

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Christie’s AI Art Sales Trends and Ethics Christie’s inaugural art auction, made entirely by AI concluded yesterday, on 5th February 2025. Augmented Intelligence was one of Christie’s art auctions, which resulted in numerous discussions about art trends, sales, and ethics. These offer limited insights into the prospects of using AI in a creative field. What

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For Dev Desai Sustainability is not ‘half-hearted’

D-Talks, D-Talks, Interview /

In the heart of Vadodara, independent designer Dev Desai is carving a unique path that seamlessly blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. With a background in interior design from Navrachana University, Desai has cultivated a practice beyond aesthetics— deeply rooted in storytelling, material exploration, and social impact.   Dev Desai sustainable design projects His journey has been

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The Everyday Fabric, Gamchha, Finds Its Spotlight in Delhi Exhibition

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The humble gamchha, a fabric woven into the daily lives of millions, at the center of a multimedia exhibition at The National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy in Delhi. ‘GAMCHHA: From the Extraordinary in the Ordinary’, presented by Dastkari Haat Samiti, runs from March 1 to 10, 2025. It explores the gamchha’s regional diversity, craftsmanship,

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Sri Lanka’s Father of Abstract Art’s Solo Exhibition goes live with PRSFG

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An engaging exhibition takes center stage this month at PRSFG’s Horton Location  PRSFG is pleased to announce Water of Life, a solo exhibition by renowned Sri Lankan artist H.A. Karunaratne. The exhibition celebrates his enduring contribution to abstract art. Water of Life has been on since 28 February and will run until 31st March 20125

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Lost Since World War II, Rare Fragment of Bayeux Tapestry Discovered

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Bayeux Tapestry Mystery and New Findings As reported by Canberra Times, a piece of the Medieval Bayeux Tapestry has been uncovered at the Schleswig-Holstein State Archive in northern Germany. Bayeux Tapestry Historical Embroidery Artefact The Norman conquest art found in Germany is an embroidered tapestry, which illustrates the Norman invasion of England led by the

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In Conversation with Alifia Shabbir of DesignMint

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Nestled beneath Nilgiri trees in Bangalore’s Industrial area, Bommasandra, an innovative design studio is reshaping how Indians think about metal in living spaces. DesignMint, founded in 2015 by Alifia Shabbir, stands at the intersection of craftsmanship and contemporary design innovation. DesignMint studio interior design innovations The studio produces a diverse portfolio of sculptural lighting installations,

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Preserving the Ancestral Terracota Crafts of Andretta Village, Himachal Pradesh.

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Contemporary artists based in Andretta showcase their practice at the India International Center in its recent and first ever group exhibition. Andretta, a name that sounds foreign, exists in the heart of Himachal Pradesh in India. The town appeared on the artistic and cultural map of Lahore, Delhi, and Punjab in the 1920s when actress

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Rare Artefacts From Air India Archives Land at NGMA, Bangalore

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Air India's Maharaja

NGMA Bangalore Aviation-Themed Artworks National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Bangalore is set to host an exhibition featuring over 180 paintings and sculptures that were once part of Air India’s collection. Beginning on 7th March 2025, the Air India art collection at NGMA Bangalore will also showcase works by celebrated artists Salvador Dalí and MF

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