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What Sets Madras Art Weekend 2024 Apart as a Cultural Showcase?

Returning for its third edition, Madras Art Weekend (MAW) has once again proven to be a stalwart in the cultural calendar of Chennai. Preceded, from 12–15 December 2024, MAW 2024 curated an engaging blend of art, design and culture that intertwined the cultural fabric of South India with contemporary creativity. The theme of this year […]

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Ojas Art’s The Princely Cabinet Displays Museum-Worthy Genre-Defying Pieces

Ojas Art’s Newest Exhibition — The Princely Cabinet Ojas Art has opened its gates for its latest exhibition, ‘The Princely Cabinet.’ Running from December 6 to January 12, 2025, you can find museum-worthy objects across genres and collectables like textiles, sculptures, paintings, maps and objects. Be privy to paintings and visual arts by masters like

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Renu Modi at Samvaad Highlights the Evolving Role of Curators and the Importance of Preserving Artistic Legacies (Part-3)

Renu Modi_ gallery Espace

Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From

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What Can You Expect at the Serendipity Arts Festival 2024 in Goa?

SAF 2024

The Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF), India’s largest multidisciplinary arts event, is set to return for its ninth edition in Panaji, Goa, from December 15 to 22, 2024. This annual festival celebrates a diverse array of artistic expressions, including visual arts, performing arts, culinary arts, craft, and accessibility initiatives. Serendipity Arts Festival Highlights of SAF 2024:

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Ladies Lounge Reopens at Mona: Entrance for Ladies, Exclusion for Men After Court Victory

Ladies Room

The Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) in Hobart, Australia, has re-opened Ladies Lounge, an art installation featuring women-only spaces by artist and curator Kirsha Kaechele, after a landmark Supreme Court ruling overturned an earlier anti-discrimination tribunal finding. The installation stirred controversy in April 2023 after Jason Lau filed a lawsuit against the museum,

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Is It Possible to Construct Net-Zero and Carbon-Negative Buildings?

Carbon Negative building

Introduction The discourse surrounding sustainability within the built environment has since risen from the hushed halls of architectural and design discussions and into a deafening rallying cry within a world now facing the hard truths of climate change. As urbanisation continues its dogged push, reshaping skylines and landscapes, the deep implication of buildings as both

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Renu Modi on 35 Years of Espace, Emerging Artists, and the Evolving Art Market (Part-2)

Renu Modi_ gallery Espace

Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From

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How Does Shweta Naina Capture the Timeless Essence of Human Connections Through Art?

Shweta Naina is a highly skilled artist currently based in Jaipur with a strong academic background in Drawing and Painting, which includes a master’s degree from the University of Rajasthan. Her artistic journey, spanning nearly 10 years of professional involvement, is characterised by a fluid exploration of mediums and styles that probe the intricacies of

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Sotheby’s Lays Off A Large Number Of Staff Due To Difficult Market Conditions

Introduction Sotheby’s has let go of 100 employees from its New York offices, including back-office employees, junior staff and specialists in various departments, confirmed ARTnews a statement released Wednesday. The move comes as the auction house grapples with a tough market environment and looks toward more international retrenchment. “A Sotheby’s spokesperson said: “Considering the challenges

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Nature Morte Welcomes Matti Braun’s First Solo Exhibition ‘Noir’

A Photograph of Performance

Nature Morte Presents Matti Braun’s ‘Noir‘ Nature Morte is set to present a solo show of paintings and sculptures by the German artist Matti Braun. This is his first solo exhibition in India, a country which has deeply influenced and inspired him. This exhibition, ‘Noil’ will take place at Nature Morte, Mumbai from 11 AM

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