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How Trump’s Reelection Fuels a Boom Among Billionaire Art Collectors

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Introduction The fortunes of the globe’s most powerful billionaires have swelled since Donald Trump was reelected, monopolising markets outside their mainstay industries—from business to art. While the ultra-wealthy continue their quest for a bigger slice of culture with the growing wealth, high-profile collectors including LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault and Oracle founder Larry Ellison are using […]

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Lament Traces: A Group Show at APRE Art House Addressing Historical Injustices and Contemporary Realities

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Participating artistsRam Rahman | Sajan Mani | Meher Afroz Vahid | Kulsoom Khan | Chandan Gomes | Madhurjya Dey | Bhaskar Bordoloi Curator: Manan Shah Location: Plot No. 28, Sanghvi House, 3rd Pasta Lane, ColabaDates: 12th Nov – 2nd Dec.Timings: Mon- Sat, 11 am to 7 pmPresented by: APRE Art House, Mumbai In contemporary times,

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Is AI the Future of Tattooing or Its Downfall? The Heated Debate Over Machine-Made Ink

Artificial Intelligence, Columns /

Launching a fierce debate in the tattoo community, AI is coming to terms with its place within art and technology as it makes an unexpected entrance into tattoo design. While some artists and clients welcome the precision, detail and time-saving benefits of AI as a tool that generates tattoo designs here to stay. But, others

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Who is Shalini Passi? 11 Things to Know About Shalini Passi

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Introduction Shalini Passi is an integral part of the Indian art scene, well known for being a leading art collector, and a cultural philanthropist. As a prominent art collector, whose collection includes both Indian and non-Indian contemporary art she is a significant patron of the arts in India. Shalina has recently gained public attention with

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14 Major Art Festivals in India to Know About

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India – An Artistic Vision Art festivals in India celebrate our country’s rich cultural heritage, showcasing a diverse range of traditional and contemporary artistic expressions. These festivals bring together renowned artists, performers, and art lovers from across the globe, offering a platform for creative exchange and innovation. Even though there might be tons of local,

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Bombay High Court Upholds Artistic Freedom, Orders Release of Seized Souza and Padamsee Artworks in Obscenity Dispute

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Seven works, including from top Indian artists, by F. N. Souza and Akbar Padamsee, were seized as “obscene material” by Mumbai Customs officials in April 2023. Among the pieces seized were four erotic drawings by Souza, including one titled Lovers and three works by Padamsee, including a drawing titled Nude and two photographs. They were

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‘Trans-Formative Vision’ Blurs Form, Identity, and Reality at Gallery Threshold

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Gallery Threshold’s Newest Group Exhibition Gallery Threshold is all set to present ‘Trans-formative Vision’, a group exhibition exploring the timeless tradition of figurative art, reimagined by contemporary artists to express both external realities and their inner worlds. Curated by Yashodhara Dalmia, this expansive exhibition features works by Anindita Bhattacharya, Benitha Perciyal, Jogen Chowdhury, Manjunath Kamath,

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