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Ratan Thiyam, the internationally acclaimed theatre director and founder of Chorus Repertory Theatre, died Wednesday morning at RIMS hospital in Imphal after a brief illness. He was 77. Born on January 20, 1948, in Imphal West district to dancers Tarun Kumar and Bilasini Devi, Thiyam became one of India’s most significant theatre practitioners and a […]
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London stands as one of the world’s premier destinations for art lovers, housing some of humanity’s greatest masterpieces across its renowned galleries and unexpected street corners. From Renaissance portraits to contemporary street art, the city offers an incredible journey through art history. Here are 11 world-famous artworks you can experience in London. 1. The Water-Lily
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International Criminal Court receives formal complaint alleging systematic destruction and theft of Ukrainian cultural sites from French NGO The International Criminal Court (ICC) has received a formal complaint alleging Russia has engaged in widespread looting and destruction of Ukrainian cultural heritage sites since the February 2022 invasion. The complaint was filed July 11 by the
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A museum visitor consumed the banana from Maurizio Cattelan’s conceptual artwork “Comedian” at the Centre Pompidou-Metz in France last week, museum officials confirmed recently. Security personnel quickly intervened after the visitor bit into the fruit, which forms part of the 2019 artwork featuring a banana affixed to a wall with duct tape. The piece was
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Himmat Shah, one of India’s most influential sculptors and a bold modernist voice in the country’s art scene, was born on 22 July 1933. Shah’s Journey from Lothal to Liberation Born into a Jain business family in the ancient town of Lothal, Gujarat, Shah wasn’t destined for a conventional path. He famously called himself a
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When you are young, you try to understand the world. As you grow old, you try to understand yourself. Your work then becomes the essence of these efforts. -Tyeb Mehta The man who never made a self-portrait yearns to know himself. It is not the image of the body, the features of the face that
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The 13th edition of the Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art, one of Europe’s most influential platforms for experimental art, opened its doors on June 14, 2025, and will run until September 14. Staging over 170 works by more than 60 artists and collectives across four historically charged venues, this year’s biennale promises to reshape the
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The Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA) has cancelled the 37th edition of The Art Show, marking the first time in decades that the prestigious fair will not take place at New York’s Park Avenue Armory. In an email to members sent last week, ADAA leadership described the decision as a “strategic pause” following “careful
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Getting the Best Wall Painting for Office Cabins Creating a productive, inviting, and aesthetically pleasing office environment will lighten up your mood, creativity, and efficiency. One of the most effective ways to elevate the ambience of your workspace is by incorporating wall paintings for office spaces. Let’s discuss some wall painting designs for office rooms.
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Why Art Deco Is Making a Stylish Comeback Art Deco, a design style that first gained prominence in the 1920s and 1930s, is experiencing a stunning resurgence in modern architecture, interior design, fashion, and visual art. Characterised by luxurious materials, geometric patterns, and bold aesthetics, Art Deco design continues to captivate artists, designers, and homeowners
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