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Climate Activists Sentenced for Vandalism at National Gallery of Art and Archives

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Honor guard standing beside the original display cases of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution at the National Archives, with the American flag visible in the background.

Washington, D.C.– In a significant case that underscores the rising conflict between environmental activism and legal restraints, two climate activists were sentenced on Wednesday for acts of vandalism at two major institutions in the nation’s capital. The incidents unfolded at the National Gallery of Art and the National Archives, both seen as iconic repositories of […]

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Man Who Appropriated Legends: Richard Pettibone

Artist Profile /

Artist Richard Pettibone Biography Richard Pettibone is synonymous with the innovative and influential art movement known as appropriation art. As an artist, Pettibone has garnered critical acclaim for his meticulous works that often replicate, reinterpret, and reframe iconic works of art from the likes of Andy Warhol, Frank Stella, and other masters of Pop Art.

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Royal Enfield Social Mission presents ‘Journeying Across The Himalayas’ 

Exhibitions /

Royal Enfield Social Mission Brings a Multidisciplinary Festival Royal Enfield Social Mission has announced the inaugural edition of its multidisciplinary festival, ‘Journeying Across the Himalayas.’ It will take place from December 5th to 15th, 2024, at Travancore Palace, New Delhi. This festival showcases the power of collective action for change in Royal Enfield’s spiritual home,

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Great Expectations: Christopher Benninger’s Final Testament to Architecture

Architecture, Columns /
Five individuals, Barjor Mehta, Karan S. Gandhi, Ram Prasad Akkisetti, Tridip Suhrud, and Bimal Patel, standing side by side, each holding a copy of Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect by Christopher Benninger, during the book launch event at CEPT University. The backdrop is minimal with greenery visible on the side.

Introduction Christopher Benninger regarded as a legendary figure of Indian and international architecture, had built a great legacy which will keep inspiring generations. Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect, his most recent and final book, published posthumously in October 2024, is a sequel of sorts to his bestselling 2011 title, Letters to a Young Architect,

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Nan Goldin’s Berlin Exhibition Sparks Controversy Over Speech on Israel

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Nan Goldin seated and gesturing during a press interaction at the Neue Nationalgalerie, surrounded by reporters holding recording devices and microphones.

On November 23, 2024, Berlin was the ground zero of an international controversy when famed photographer and activist Nan Goldin opened her long-awaited retrospective exhibition, This Will Not End Well, at the Neue Nationalgalerie. The event, which was due to lavish praise on Goldin’s transformative value to both art and activism, instead captured worldwide attention

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The Hazy Saturated Landscapes of Artist Richard Mayhew

Artist Profile /

Native African American, artist Richard Mayhew was a landscape painter, illustrator, Jazz singer, and arts educator. He worked and resided in Santa Cruz and Soquel, California. He has also been the subject of a documentary, ‘Richard Mayhew: Spiritual Landscapes’ (2000). He has been the subject of numerous solo and group exhibitions. Early Life and Career

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Countdown Begins: 2 Days to Go for the Eighth Edition of First Take at Ahmedabad’s Hutheesing Visual Art Centre!

First Take 2024 /

The eagerly anticipated First Take 2024 is scheduled to begin on November 24th, 2024  at the Hutheesing Visual Art Centre, Ahmedabad, marking the eighth edition of this esteemed event. The week-long exhibition culminates on 30th Nov’24. Artists from across India are invited to participate and showcase their work. The festival not only celebrates art but also brings

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Restless Line in the Art of Seema Kohli: MAP Celebrates Four Decades of Artistic Brilliance with a Special Book Release

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Seema Kohli proudly holding her book Restless Line in the Art of Seema Kohli during its release event, with vibrant artwork from the book displayed in the background.

“Restless Line in the Art of Seema Kohli” is an exploration of Seema Kohli’s four-decade-long artistic journey, which was released by MAP yesterday. Edited by Annapurna Garimella and Sindhura DM, with publication consultancy by Anshika Varma, the book features essays by eleven art writers, including Adwait Singh, Amruta Patil, and Sona Datta. These essays explores

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The Masks of Majuli: Origins, Significance, and Cultural Themes

Room For More Art /
An artisan carefully examines a traditional mask in Majuli, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of mask-making. Surrounding him are vibrantly painted masks, including depictions of monkey faces and other traditional designs, representing Majuli's intricate craftsmanship and storytelling tradition.

Majuli, an island in Assam, is known as the world’s largest river island and holds a rich cultural heritage. Among its many traditions, mask-making stands out as a significant art form. These masks are not just artifacts but an integral part of the island’s spiritual, theatrical, and cultural practices, rooted in its Neo-Vaishnavite background. The

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Duct-Taped Banana by Maurizio Cattelan Sells for $6.2 Million at Sotheby’s Auction

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Banana Ductape

Introduction A banana taped to a wall is again shaking up the art world, fetching a staggering $6.2 million at a New York Sotheby’s auction. Named Comedian, the tongue-in-cheek piece by the Italian conceptual artist Maurizio Cattelan is a touchstone of the insanity, and genius, of modern art. Debuting at Art Basel Miami Beach in

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