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Artist Plans to Destroy $45 Million Worth of Art in Protest Over Assange’s Imprisonment

An artist based in the south of France, Andrei Molodkin, has announced plans to destroy a collection of artworks valued at up to $45 million if WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange dies in prison. Molodkin’s project, dubbed “Dead Man’s Switch,” aims to draw attention to Assange’s incarceration and the perceived threats to freedom of expression. Molodkin […]

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Protest Erupts at Tripura Government College of Art and Craft Over Alleged Vulgarity in Saraswati Idol

A heated protest unfolded at the Tripura Government College of Art and Craft following allegations of vulgarity surrounding an idol of Goddess Saraswati used in a worship ceremony on Wednesday. Activists, including members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)-affiliated student body Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Bajrang Dal, and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), voiced their

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Artix: India’s Premier Hotel Art Fair Returns for Its Second Edition

Redefining the Intersection of Art and Hospitality Hotel art fairs have surged in popularity in recent years, seamlessly blending the realms of hospitality and art to provide unique and immersive experiences. Among these, India’s exceptional hotel art fair, Artix, is set to make its highly anticipated return for its second edition. This year, Artix promises

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Usher Who? It’s Gian and Gian Drawing’s World and We Are Living In It!

At present, everyone is obsessed with cinematic universes. Whether it is Star Wars, Marvel, or Pirates of the Caribbean, each cinematic universe has curated an extensive list of movies, TV series, tie-in novels, merchandise, and conventions. But no other cinematic marvel has enchanted global audiences, kids and adults alike, as Doraemon. Japan has been a

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Sylvia W. Houghteling Honored with Prestigious Awards for ‘The Art of Cloth in Mughal India’

Associate Professor of History of Art, Sylvia W. Houghteling, has been awarded the esteemed R.L. Shep Book Award by the Textile Society of America for her groundbreaking work, The Art of Cloth in Mughal India. This prestigious accolade, presented annually, celebrates outstanding contributions to the field of global cultural heritage textile studies. In addition to

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Now Climate Activists Target Botticelli’s Masterpiece at Uffizi Gallery

Two climate activists affiliated with the group Last Generation made headlines today after affixing images of environmental destruction to the glass panel protecting Botticelli’s renowned fifteenth-century masterpiece, The Birth of Venus, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Last Generation: A Youth-Led Movement Last Generation, a national student-led alliance, has garnered attention for its bold activism.

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Architects Must Understand at Least 50% of Service Designs, Advises Pankaj Pukhan in Samvaad (Part-1)

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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A Couple Who Makes Us Believe In Love – Bharti Kher and Subodh Gupta

Saptarshi Ghosh We do compete healthily or unhealthily, sometimes Bharti Kher Valentine’s Day is a day of love. Whether it is positive affirmations, flowers, or chocolates, partners all around the world show appreciation to their significant others on this day. The day makes us aware of the transformative power of love. Today, at AbirPothi, we

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