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Three paintings once believed to be works of van Gogh’s that had been held in private collections were recently determined fake by the Van Gogh Museum. One of these calls a painting of a peasant woman that commanded almost $1 million at Christie’s in 2011, even though the Amsterdam museum says it had authenticated the […]
Van Gogh Museum Declares Three Previously Authenticated Paintings to be Forgeries Read More »
Thota Vaikuntam at Art Alive Gallery Art Alive Gallery is back with another show, ‘Thota Vaikuntam: Redefining the Cultural Gaze,’ a solo show of the legendary master artist. This exhibition re-looks at Vaikuntam’s journey from humble beginnings in a small Andhra village to becoming one of India’s most prominent artists. The show exaggerates the five
Art Alive Gallery Presents Thota Vaikuntam’s Bucolic Masterpieces Read More »
Shuruart Foundations’s ‘Bapu Ki Pathshala’ Varanasi, India — Shuruart Foundation proudly presents ‘Bapu Ki Paatshala‘, an art exhibition that brings the creativity of young children from marginalized backgrounds into the spotlight. Inaugurated on October 2, 2024, at 5 PM, this exhibition will run until October 6 from 4 to 7 PM at Ka- the art
Christopher Charles Benninger, a revered American-Indian architect and urban planner, passed away on October 2, 2024, in Pune at the age of 81, following a prolonged battle with cancer. His legacy in the field of architecture has left an indelible mark on India and beyond. Born in 1942 in the U.S., Benninger’s passion for architecture
The Most Celebrated Book Covers Book covers are the visual gateways to literary worlds, setting the tone for the stories within. From the iconic simplicity of The Great Gatsby with its green light and bold typography to the surreal imagery of 1984, book covers are masterpieces that are the cultural zeitgeist of their times. Let’s
Judge these 14 Books by their Book Covers! Read More »
Introduction In the heart of India which has a rich cultural tradition, there exists an ancient craft—a living art more than ten thousand years old—the craft of idol-making—where legends pass through the whispering old banyan and peepul trees and the air is heavy with immortal bhakti- devotion. This elegant and mesmerising skill has been nourishing
Durga Puja Idol Making Journey from Kumartuli to Guwahati Read More »
An artist who took the Spanish Renaissance to new heights is Domenikos Theotokopoulos, commonly known as El Greco the painter. He was a Renaissance painter, sculptor, and architect born in 1541 in Crete (then a part of the Republic of Venice). It was the epicentre of post-Byzantine art, which El Greco mastered before travelling to
The Love of the City and Christ: A Brush of Brilliance in El Greco Paintings Read More »
Scientific Analysis Reveals a Hidden Renaissance Masterpiece A particularly gripping disclosure this month was an undefined painting in the maze of art history long suspected to be by Sandro Botticelli that turned out to have been hiding out all along at Saint Félix church in Champigny-en-Beauce, France. The painting of the Virgin Mary, baby Jesus
Newly Discovered Botticelli Painting Unveiled at French Church Read More »
Introduction Ravana, a central figure in the Indian epic Ramayana, is traditionally known as the ten-headed demon king of Lanka who abducted Sita, leading to a war with Lord Rama. However, across the subcontinent, his character has been depicted in numerous ways, reflecting different cultural, religious, and regional perspectives. This essay explores 11 unique depictions
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Introduction Anant Art announced an exceptional exhibition, Himmat Shah: Ninety and After – Excursions of a Free Imagination, which will be on till 06 October 2024 at the Centre for Contemporary Art, Bikaner House, New Delhi. The exhibition showcases a selection of Himmat Shah’s drawings and sculptures, marking a significant moment in the artist’s extensive
Anant Art Presents “Himmat Shah: Ninety and After – Excursions of a Free Imagination” Read More »