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The global art market showed encouraging signs of recovery in the final quarter of 2024, following a turbulent year marked by economic uncertainty and reduced collector spending. According to data from major auction houses reported by the Financial Times, total sales for the year were down by 33%, reflecting a challenging environment for the industry. […]
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The metaverse is a meeting point of imagination and technology that gives scope to the universe. It aims to transform how people connect socially, professionally, commercially and creatively. Bringing together the physical and the digital, this idea has fast become one of the most exciting advances in contemporary technology. But designing for the metaverse is
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Chennai Photo Biennale Comes Back for a Fourth Edition Chennai Photo Biennale’s (CPB) fourth edition is on the horizon, and we can’t keep calm. The Biennale will be conducted in two phases. Phase 1 begins on 20 December 2024, whereas Phase 2 begins on 17 January 2025. The Biennale closes on 16 Mar 2025. Both
‘Why Photography?’ Chennai Photo Biennale Has The Answers Read More »
Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From
During the artist’s renaissance, the French outpost of Christie’s is going to court over the unpaid sale of Jean Siméon Chardin’s 1760 masterwork, Cut Melon. The still life, which sold for €26.7 million in June and set several records in the process, remains unpaid for by the winning bidder, Nanni Bassani Antivari, a 39-year-old real
Christie’s Faces Legal Battle Over Unpaid €26.7M Chardin Masterpiece Read More »
Baby Jesus’s Identity Called Into Question As Christmas Eve comes closer, followers around the world have started to prepare their Christmas trees and nativity scenes. While it may be harmless, one particular nativity scene is in the midst of a controversy, We are talking about the Vatican display which depicts baby Jesus wearing a keffiyeh;
Vatican Removes Nativity Scene With Baby Jesus Donning a Keffiyeh Read More »
079|STORIES to Present Vyom’s New Exhibition ‘Come As You Are;’ is both the heartfulness and artistic brilliance of Vyom’s second solo exhibition at the 079 Stories Gallery. Vyom imagines multiplicities with singular origins, with the artist as the maker-imaginer; reflecting upon a oneness in all that is known and unknown. For pop culture fanatics, think
‘Come as You Are’ — Vyom Invites You to His Solo 079|STORIES Read More »
A New Milestone for Tate Modern! Tate Modern is turning 25 in May 2025, and they have already unveiled the 25 artworks that defined their Silver Jubilee. The London Museum will celebrate this monumental moment by showcasing monumental pieces by Mark Rothko and Louise Bourgeois. The event – free for all – will take place
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Returning for its third edition, Madras Art Weekend (MAW) has once again proven to be a stalwart in the cultural calendar of Chennai. Preceded, from 12–15 December 2024, MAW 2024 curated an engaging blend of art, design and culture that intertwined the cultural fabric of South India with contemporary creativity. The theme of this year
What Sets Madras Art Weekend 2024 Apart as a Cultural Showcase? Read More »
The Tech Behind Recycling: Innovations in Circular Design The notion of a circular economy has become increasingly popular in recent times — most notably in the design industry. It also encourages the design of products and systems that aim to prevent their eventual disposal as waste, by maintaining their use within the economy for as
Circular Economy in Design: Latest Trends, Innovations, and Insights Read More »