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In March 2024, the Science Museum in London opened “Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery,” a permanent exhibition about the global shift to renewable energy. Sponsored by Adani Green Energy, the gallery showcases developments in sustainable technologies and emphasises the company’s commitment to green initiatives. But a recent development has tarnished this link. On […]
Introduction Tomie Ohtake (1913-2015) is one of the known Brazilian modernist artists. Best known for her abstract expressionist pieces, Ohtake’s artistic practice spanned painting, sculpture and printmaking, fusing the cultural legacies of both her native Japan and her adopted home in Brazil. Her career lasted for more than sixty years, relieving her of interest in
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Demystifying Joseph Beuys Art Style and Oeuvre The world would not know the humanitarian nature of life had it not been for Joseph Heinrich Beuys. He was a performance artist, a painter, a teacher, and a theorist. Believe it or not, he was also a member of the ‘Hitler Youth.’ He was a part of
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Introduction Instagram has developed into a vital resource for art aficionados, curators, and artists to find and share works of art. But the algorithm frequently takes a wrong turn, filling your stream with irrelevant stuff. You must intentionally reset the algorithm if you want to refocus your feed on art-related material. But if you’re hoping
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Believed to be the highest price for a work of Surrealism sold at auction, Empire of Light—one of René Magritte’s most iconic works—has set the record among other artworks with its sale for $121.2 million at Christie’s in New York on November 20, 2024. Not only does the milestone make this painting the most expensive
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Orange Tree Startles at the Raw Collaborative 2024 The leading home-grown lifestyle brand, Orange Tree will unveil two new, dynamic and distinct furniture collections ‘Abacus’ and ‘David’ at the much-awaited Raw Collaborative 2024 edition from December 5th to 8th at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gandhi Nagar. The collections will be showcased at
Everything You Must Know About Federal Architecture Style After the American Revolution, a new style of architecture was born in 1780-1830. It was at its peak in 1785-1815. Federal style architecture is also called Adamesque architecture, alluding to English architect, Robert Adam. It was Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Latrobe, and their contemporaries who modified Palladian architecture
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The Schelling Architecture Foundation, a leading German institution awarding contributions to architectural theory, has rescinded its biennial award from British artist and writer James Bridle. Bridle, a prominent supporter of a cultural boycott of Israeli institutions, characterized the decision announced just two days prior to the award ceremony as punitive. In June 2024, Bridle of
Vadehra Art Gallery’s Newest Group Show Vadehra Art Gallery is set to present a special exhibition, titled, ‘A Show of Hands,’ to be held in memoriam of beloved artist Gieve Patel, curated by Ranjit Hoskote. The exhibition – featuring a collection of works by artists Aditi Singh, Anju Dodiya, Atul Dodiya, Areez Katki, Biraaj Dodiya,
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Everything to Know About Shingle Style Architecture Following the Centennial celebration in 1876, there was a renewed interest in Colonial American architecture, which was combined with English sensibilities to create the Shingle style. Seldom, the modern Shingle style architecture is seen as a development of the Queen Anne style, which was influenced by the early
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