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Iconic New Yorker Covers that Address Politics and Culture

On February 21, 1925, the weekly magazine The New Yorker was published for the first time. Since its founding, in 1925, The New Yorker has evolved from a Manhattan-centric comic paper to a multi-platform publication known worldwide for its in-depth long form reporting, both political and cultural commentary, fiction pieces, poetry, and most of all

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Art Exhibitions of Black and LGBTQ+ Artists “Terminated” as Trump’s DEI Stance Strengthens

An illustration featuring Trump

Art Museum of the Americas Cancels 2 Shows The Art Museum of the Americas located in Washington, D.C., has abruptly decided to cancel two exhibitions, which were curated to highlight Black and LGBTQ+ artists and the struggles of their community. This refers to the LGBTQ+ art censorship under the Trump administration, whose executive orders affect

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Power Couple Brings Stories of Nature & Conservation in Delicate Cyanotypes

In Focus: Alchemy Stories | Reena Shah and Kushan Jasani Any partnership is a fine balance, whether marriage or an artistic venture. But for Ahmedabad-based husband-wife duo Reena Shah and Kushan Jasani, their precious art collaborative — Alchemy Stories — seamlessly combines a strongly shared love for art, nature, history, architecture, birds, and conservation. “It

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The Great Mughals’ Forgotten Legacy in India Goes On Display in London

zebra in the Mughal era

V&A Museum’s Upcoming Exhibition Sticks the Artistic Grandeur of Mughal Hindustan on display amidst shifting Historical Narrative in India The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is set to unveil The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence, an exhibition showcasing the monumental artistic achievements of the Mughal Empire’s ‘Golden Age’ (c. 1560 – 1660). Running from

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Jeff Koons’ Made in Heaven is the Public’s Best-Kept Secret

The Beginning of Jeff Koons’ Art Controversy It all began in 1989, when via an invitation by the Whitney Museum, and guest curator Marvin Heiferman, Jeff Koons created a piece focused on media for a billboard for the exhibition “Image World: Art and Media Culture.” Koons’ billboard promoted a fictional film named Made in Heaven.

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A Look at The New Yorker Centennial Timeline: 1925-2025

The New Yorker opens its Archive for the Public to Showcase its History with Culture.  As The New Yorker marks its 100th anniversary in 2025, the magazine is a renowned publication amongst its readers, who range from teenagers to office-going adults to creative individuals. The publication not just celebrates its milestone with special issues and

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Melding sustainability and design; Scrap to sculpture

In focus: Deval Metal Art | Deval Verma Picture an artistic oeuvre that is a testament to the mastery of physics, engineering, and design. Each sculpture is a powerful, gleaming personification of the industrial aesthetic, projecting awe-inspiring scale and sleekness; the intricacy of every piece is almost meditative. And the best part? It’s all made

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Artists Worldwide Protest in Favour of Sabsabi’s Freedom of Expression 

Venice Biennale Curators Dropped by the Board for Past Controversial Works  Khaled Sabsabi has been removed as Australia’s representative at the Venice Biennale, a decision that has sparked significant controversy and led to several resignations at Creative Australia, the organization responsible for the Australian Pavilion. This “Sabsabi cancellation protest” sparked a reaction amongst his peers.

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