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From Aristocratic Privilege to Investment Asset: The Evolution of the Art Market

Yusuf, Quanta, Acrylic, pencil, pen and ink on canvas, 67 x 43 inches, 2000. Image Courtesy: Aura Art

The Dawn of Art Patronage and the Renaissance Shift Art commissioning was once the exclusive domain of the aristocracy and ruling classes, who engaged artists to execute predetermined projects. The Renaissance period, however, marked a turning point. Artists began to enjoy greater creative freedom, and their unique styles garnered recognition among patrons. The value of

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Hiloni Sutaria and HSC Design’s Viral Cultural Designs

Valanko Ni Ramat - Shreyas Foundation Playspace.

D-Talks: A Series of Contemporary Art Dialogues in South Asia Featuring Young Designers Shaping the Future of Design At the intersection of innovation, sustainability practices, and contemporary art dialogues in South Asia, Hiloni Sutaria emerges as a transformative architectural voice from Ahmedabad. A postgraduate from the University of Sheffield, she has carved a distinctive path

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Framing The Black History Month With An Ambedkarite Vision.

Bakery Prasad Illustrates a Shared Space Between Black History Legends and Dalit Community Icons. In the United States of America, February is celebrated as Black history month. To commemorate the long struggle of the African-American community in the states, the annual remembrance helps in keeping history alive and thriving and celebrating Black art and culture. 

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A Bird Call Northeast India – A solo exhibition by Delhi-based Artist, Educator and Conservationist- Rupa Samaria

A Bird Call Northeast India Exhibition 2025 An exhibition by artist, educator and conservationist Rupa Samaria, ‘A Bird Call, Northeast India’ highlights the beauty and diversity of avian species in the northeast, while gently turning people’s attention towards their preservation.  The northeastern states of India rival some of the most magnificent landscapes in the world.

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Bruno Art Gallery is Bringing Surrealist Salvador Dalí to India

Surrealist Salvador Dali is Coming To India In a landmark cultural event, India is set to host an exhibition featuring the works of Salvador Dalí, one of the most influential surrealist artists of the 20th century. This exhibition, running from February 7-13 , will bring Dalí’s rare etchings, watercolours, and tapestries from the prestigious Pierre

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Beyond Borders: An Art and Culture Festival Celebrating Global Creativity

Empowerment and LT Foundation Present a Week-Long Artistic Celebration Empowerment, in collaboration with LT Foundation, is delighted to announce Beyond Borders: An Art and Culture Festival, a grand artistic initiative that brings together 20 distinguished artists—10 from India and 10 from around the world. Scheduled from February 21 to February 28, 2025, this week-long festival

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