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Three Men Face Trial for an “Audacious” Cattelan’s Golden Toilet Heist

America (2016).

Maurizio Cattelan’s Cheeky Humor If you don’t know who Maurizio Cattelan is till now, it is your fault. The Italian artist has been in the news for a while, gaining notoriety for ‘Comedian’, which is essentially a banana duct-taped to a wall. But make no mistake, as this clever piece of art was sold for […]

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Unpaid Interns in the Art Sector are Not a Free Workforce, Experts say.

The British Arts Sector Could Potentially Be Violating a Law by Not Paying Their Interns for Their Roles The Sutton Trust, a charity that aims to improve social mobility in the UK, found that 86% of interns in the UK’s creative sector were unpaid as of 2018. Progress has been incremental. The trust said in November

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Suggestive Paintings of Queer Priests and Nuns Spark Controversy in Mexico

Can Blasphemy be Art and Turn Objects of Faith into Symbols of Free Expression? Fabián Cháirez’s latest exhibition in Mexico City has drawn the attention of religious and right-wing groups who accuse the artist of “Christianophobia.” Reminiscent of the recent accusations on legendary  Indian contemporary artist and modernist, M. F Hussain, depicting Hindu deities, Ganesha

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Playing with Shapes in Vatsal Shah’s Circle.Square.Triangle

Alba Stool. Image Courtesy - Vatsal Shah

At the intersection of fundamental geometry and contemporary design stands Circle.Square.Triangle is a studio that’s redefining the narrative of Indian design under the creative direction of Vatsal Neeta Hemant Shah. His educational foundation built in Coimbatore’s industrial design program and Milan’s prestigious Domus Academy, Vatsal has become a compelling voice in the Indian design community. 

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Referencing Conceptual Art with Scientific Concepts Trends in the Art World

Artists like Laure Prouvost, John Latham and Salavatore Garau Make Giant Leaps with Science Crutches for their Conceptual Works  The UN declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, heightening awareness of the potential breakthrough and marking a century since the field of quantum mechanics was established. For artists, this technology, Quantum computing

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Frieze 2025 in Solidarity Donates Proceeds to LA Fire Relief Fund

In a bid to boost the local economy and support Art fundraising, Galleries together offer solidarity after The Los Angeles Wildfires.  Frieze Los Angeles 2025 stands out as the highlight of the art week, with the contemporary art fair showcasing the work of artists from around the world at the Santa Monica Airport. This year’s

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