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Art Heist Mystery Solved: Picasso and Chagall Paintings Recovered After 14 Years

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In a significant breakthrough, Belgian authorities have successfully recovered two stolen masterpieces by Pablo Picasso and Marc Chagall, which were stolen 14 years ago. The paintings, Picasso’s “Tête” (1971) and Chagall’s “L’homme en prière” (1970), were discovered during a police search of a basement in Antwerp. The recovery marks the end of a lengthy investigation […]

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Missed Opportunity: Gutiérrez’s Frida Documentary Offers a Familiar Tale, Fails to Unveil Kahlo’s True Complexities

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Carla Gutiérrez’s new documentary, “Frida,” showcased at the Sundance Film Festival, promised to provide fresh insights into the life of the iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. However, according to Artnews, as the film takes centre stage, it becomes apparent that it falls short of delivering a groundbreaking perspective, merely retelling the familiar narrative without offering

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Purkayastha’s ‘Genesis’ Engenders Curved Forms Surpassing The Tides of Time

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Sanchit Art has unveiled Nandan Purkayastha’s solo exhibition titled ‘Genesis’ at the Bikaner House curated by art historian and scholar Uma Nair. The exhibition whose preview took place on 17th January 2024, will be up for the audience till 23rd January 2024. The exhibition boasts of an epic series of drawings and painted-coloured works on

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Journey into Living Archive: Discovering the Symbols, Stories and Culture of Aboriginal Art

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Indigenous art has always been viewed as “primitive art” and confined to ethnographic institutions rather than art galleries by Western, non-Indigenous artists and critics. It is possible to appreciate Indigenous art forms while acknowledging that they are frequently produced in artistic traditions that diverge significantly from those connected to the fine arts institutions in the

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“Readable” Spaces, Signages Shaping Urban Realities: Role of Signages in Modern Cities

Architecture, Featured, Room For More Art /

In a world gripped with over-reliance on technology, everybody now is relying on their phones and navigation systems to find buildings and architectural structures. So, are architectural signages still relevant? Are these visual infographics still important in an urban environment? Before we get into these pertinent questions, let’s review the basics: What are Signage Systems?

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Maestro of Corollary Mythologies Surendran Nair Wins Prestigious Raja Ravi Varma Award 2022

Artist Profile, News /

Surendran Nair, recipient of the prestigious Raja Ravi Varma Award for 2022, is a distinguished artist whose exceptional contributions to the field of painting have garnered recognition from the Department of Culture. Born in 1956 in Onakkoor, Kerala, Nair’s artistic journey began as a college student, where he transitioned from a botany course to an

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Building Sustainability: The Impact of Climate Change on Architectural Practices

Architecture /

Architects are essential in the fight against climate change because they design and implement climate-responsive techniques, new materials, and energy-efficient structures. Adaptations including green building, coastal fortifications, and flood-resistant techniques are required due to rising temperatures. Architects emphasize efficiency to cut down on energy use in chilly climates. Concurrently, there is a global movement in

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Splendour of Hellenistic Art: A Journey into the Dynamic World of Realism, Emotion, and Cultural Fusion

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The term “Hellenistic art” describes the artwork created between the fall of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE and the founding of the Roman Empire in the first century BCE. Greek culture and influence expanded throughout the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond throughout this time, and Greek artistic traditions were blended with those of other countries.

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Expression of Idealism in Hemraj’s Eternal Reminiscence

Exhibitions /

There is intuitive action and explosion of emotions on canvas in the work of Hemraj, one of the popular abstractionists who has been associated with Dhoomimal Gallery for over a couple of decades. A new exhibition called “Eternal Reminiscence 2.0” opened recently at Bikaner House, which exhibits the abstract collection of Hemraj where he reflects

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High-Flying Art: British Airways’ Art Collection

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The British Airways collection is one of the most notable in England when it comes to corporate art collections. Designed to promote modern art, especially British art, internationally, the collection demonstrated the airline’s dedication to supporting visual art. Leading the charge was the London-based curator collective Artwise. Over the course of the cooperation, which took

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