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One of India’s most colourful and extensively observed holidays is Holi, sometimes called the Festival of Colors. It heralds the coming of spring and the triumph of right over wrong. Holi has long been a cherished theme in Indian miniature art, particularly in Rajasthani, Mughal, and Pahari schools of painting. These intricate, detailed artworks beautifully […]
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Anuj Anjaria is a multidisciplinary artist and designer who has carved a unique niche in the world of kinetic art through his innovative company, Motionworks. Based in Ahmedabad, Anjaria’s Motionworks blends his background in Interior Design from CEPT University with a profound exploration of movement and artistic expression. Anjaria’s Motionworks stands out as a pioneering
Music, Craft and Design in Anuj Anjaria’s Motionworks Read More »
Who is Shiv Kumar Soni? Shiv Kumar Soni (b. 1992) is a young artist from Bidasar, Churu in Rajasthan, India. He relocated to Jaipur to follow his dream career and earned a Bachelor’s in Visual Arts from the Rajasthan School of Art in Jaipur, graduating in 2013. Since then he has worked tirelessly, advocating for
Shiv Kumar Soni’s Mischievous Paintings on Childhood Nostalgia Read More »
Artists and the Art makers across U.S, Canada, China and Mexico face potential changes in their practice due to trade wars. President Donald Trump’s recent move of tariff increase has majorly impacted multiple sectors, including the art market. These trade policies introduce challenges for artists, collectors, galleries, and art suppliers, and have economic effects on
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Centre Pompidou Closes For Five Years Visitors, both tourists and locals, flocked to the iconic Pompidou Center in Paris over the weekend to enjoy a final look at its esteemed art collection before it closed for major renovations for five years. The Pompidou Centre was visited by 3.2 million visitors in 2024, making it one
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At the heart of Ek Kalakaar Designs is Anurag Bhandari, a designer who sees potential where others see waste. With a career spanning corporate leadership and creative entrepreneurship, Bhandari has transformed his passion for sustainable design into a unique business approach. For Bhandari, Sustainability is a commitment to reimagining how we use resources. In 2019,
“The Future is sustainable”-Anurag Bhandari’s for Ek Kalakaar Designs Read More »
Tarun Jangid is the visionary founder of Aravali Design, a studio dedicated to transforming stone into contemporary furniture and lighting that speaks to both tradition and modernity. With formal training from CEPT University, Jangid operates from Aburoad at the foothills of Mount Abu, where the majestic Guru Shikhar peak of the Aravali range stands as
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Gotta Catch Em’ All – Cheetozard Auction Recently, Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian was sold for $6.2 million. This sale is enough to justify the hype behind novelty items. But this isn’t an isolated incident, a 3-inch long Flamin’ Hot Cheeto resembling Charizard, the dragon-like Pokemon, recently fetched an astonishing $87,840 at auction. The online auction ran
Would You Pay $88,000 For a Pokemon-Shaped Cheeto? Read More »
By bringing together both established and rising talents, Present Future captures the essence of an art movement in transition. The International Creative Arts Centre (ICAC) proudly presents Present Future, a landmark exhibition set to take place from March 11th to 15th, 2025, at Bikaner Huse, Delhi. This exclusive showcase brings together 50 of India’s most
Present Future: Showcasing the Future Masters of Indian Art Read More »
Art enthusiasts, scholars, and cultural connoisseurs gathered on 4 March 2025 to witness something extraordinary—the unveiling of “Nicholas Roerich: The Eternal,” a landmark exhibition commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of one of history’s most enigmatic artists at The National Gallery of Modern Art. The exhibition, painstakingly curated over many months, brought together pieces from across
India through the eyes of a Russian Polymath, 150 years of Roerich. Read More »