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Pan-European Art Forgery Ring Exposed: 38 Suspects Linked to Fake Banksy, Picasso, and Warhol Works

Italian authorities said on Tuesday they had achieved a major breakthrough in a sweeping investigation into an extensive forgery network with 38 people across Europe suspected of producing and selling fake artworks attributed to international artists from Banksy to Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol. The probe, which includes Italy, Spain and France, has so far […]

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Photos do Lie! Joe Sacco Engages Ashoka University in a Fortnight of Art, Activism, and Storytelling

– Anoushka Kumar I have never been much of a reader of comics. My experience of that world was limited to its Indian varieties – Tinkle, Amar Chitra Katha and the like, my sole accompaniments on long train journeys over the holidays to Lucknow and Agra, the native places of both of my parents. My

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“There Are Tides in the Body”: Indo-Swiss Exhibition Explores the Interplay of Nature and Identity at Emami Art

Curated by: Damian ChristingerPreview: November 8, at 5 PMCuratorial Walkthrough with artists on November 8, at 6 PMExhibition Dates: November 8, 2024 – January 11, 2025Venue: Emami Art: Gallery 2 & 3, Ground Floor Featuring Artists: Radhika Agarwala, Nicole Bachmann, Lukas Bärfuss, Ruma Choudhury, Santanu Debnath, Suman Dey, MélanieGugelmann, Michael Guenzburger, Thomas Kern, Naveen Kishore,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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