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Twenty-five rare paintings by legendary Indian artist Maqbool Fida Husain are set to go under the hammer on June 12, following approval from the Bombay High Court. The artworks, part of Husain’s ambitious but incomplete ‘Our Planet Called Earth’ (OPCE) series, have been locked away in bank vaults for years due to a complex financial […]
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In the revolutionary ferment of early 20th-century Russian art, few figures proved as transformative as Mikhail Fyodorovich Larionov. Born in Tiraspol, a city near Odessa, Russia (now Odesa, Ukraine), on June 3rd, 1881 on the periphery of the Russian Empire and dying in Parisian exile, Larionov’s artistic journey embodied the tumultuous cultural shifts of his
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Shivam Arora, The Carpet Affair Shivam Arora’s story begins in Bhadohi, India’s legendary carpet capital, where the rhythm of looms and the poetry of weaving patterns became the soundtrack to his childhood. Born into a family with 47 years of deep rooted experience in the rug industry, the world of design became second nature to
Shivam Arora & The Carpet Affair: Redefining Contemporary Rug Design Read More »
The Creative Calendar for June If you’re looking to escape the summer lull, the art world has plenty to offer this June. Across generations and geographies, artists are delving into urgent questions of climate, queerness, memory and myth through bold and immersive exhibitions. From intimate reflections to expansive visual narratives, here’s a curated round up
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Baijnath Shiv Temple, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh The moment you reach Kangra valley, you are greeted by picturesque views of the mighty Dhauldhar in the backdrop against lush green agricultural fields dotted with villages over the countryside. Kangra is steeped in history and culture with numerous temples, monasteries and historical places. In the bustling town of
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Angana Bordoloi, Kiron Foundation Angana Bordoloi is a textile designer, environmentalist, and social entrepreneur dedicated to preserving Northeast India’s indigenous textile heritage. As the founder of Kiron Foundation, an Assam-based NGO, she champions sustainable, forest-dependent textiles while empowering rural artisans and farmers. Her work brings together traditional craftsmanship with ecological responsibility, offering an antidote to
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Egypt’s Ancient Secrets Resurface: Three New Kingdom Tombs Discovered Near Luxor In a landmark archaeological discovery, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced the unearthing of three 3,500-year-old tombs of senior statesmen from the New Kingdom period (1550–1070 B.C.E.) in the Dra Abu el-Naga necropolis, located on the west bank of the Nile River
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Shree Chamunda Devi Temple, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh The Chamunda Devi Temple is one of the holiest places in Kangra with many interesting legends and history attached to it. Surrounded by the Dhauladhar range with snow capped peaks the views from the temple will mesmerize you. The breathtaking views make it a spiritual heaven amidst nature’s
A Spiritual Heaven Amidst Nature’s Splendour Read More »
The Klimt Controversy: Prince William Nii Nortey Dowuona Sparks International Debate A long-lost Gustav Klimt portrait of Prince William Nii Nortey Dowuona has ignited a firestorm of controversy following its recent appearance at TEFAF Maastricht 2024, where it was offered for €15 million ($16.4 million). The rediscovery of this artwork not only reignited global interest
Was This €15M Forgotten Klimt Masterpiece Illegally Exported from Hungary? Read More »
A solo exhibition celebrating playful visual language, folk roots, and contemporary expression runs from May 30 to June 28, 2025 Gallerie Nvya proudly presents ‘Whimsical Lines: Urban refrain through tribal abstraction’, a solo exhibition by acclaimed contemporary Indian artist Bhuwal Prasad. Open from 30th May to 28th June 2025 at Square One Designer Arcade, Saket, New Delhi, the show brings
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