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Christie’s inaugural evening sale at its new Hong Kong headquarters on Thursday, September 26 realised a total of HK$1. The sale of 20th and 21st century art underscored the wariness of buyers to pay big prices, especially after Chinese collectors have pulled back from the market in response to global politics and domestic economic uncertainty. […]
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The World of Artificial Intelligence and Mechine Learning Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are two powerful forces reshaping the creative process in design. These are paving the way to conceptualise, create, and innovate new solutions in architecture, graphic design, product development, and more. They are more than just algorithms and data. Today, we’ll
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7 Famous Paintings on Gandhi Artists have captured Mahatma Gandhi, the symbol of non-violence and an embodiment of India’s independence struggle in their creations. He is the subject of artists from different ages and genres who have embodied his image in visual forms that depict the essence of his person and being in addition to
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Navratri history and significance Navratri is Sanskrit for “nine nights,” a Hindu festival that honours the victory of good over evil and the divine female force, or Shakti, which is personified in the goddess Durga. All over the country of India it is celebrated on a massive scale, Hindus across the world too do observe
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It was a cataclysmic season of 2024 spring auctions across the globe, with Sotheby’s, Christies and Phillips recording their worst bottom lines since the turn of this century. This decrease was caused by a number of factors, mainly — global economic uncertainty, overvalued prices and scarcity of top-notch masterpieces. What accounts for this upsurge in
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In recent years, smart homes have become a buzzword of modern living. With advancements in the Internet of Things (IoT), smart home devices are transforming our daily routines, making our lives more convenient, efficient, and secure. Today, we talk about the multi-layered aspects of smart home technology, including smart home gadgets, appliances, automation, lighting, and
The Future of Living: An In-Depth Guide to Smart Home Technology Read More »
As Navratras are around the corner, a time of celebration and spiritual reverence, the image of Goddess Durga riding her lion begins to take centre stage in homes and temples across India. A symbol of divinity and victory, this inspirational motif is as iconic in the sacred arts and culture of the region. However, the
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Nicolas Mahler is an Austrian cartoonist, known for his visually arresting and ultra-stylistic comics. Frequently a lot of his work is sparse line and dry humour with everyday life, relationships and the silliness of it all. Mahler isn’t typical by European comic standards in the sense that his storytelling often follows non-traditional paths and includes
Nicolas Mahler’s Absurdist Comedy Through His 9 Minimalist Caricatures Read More »
In American pop culture, if one has to envision a Santa Claus. They probably see a cheerful man with a full white beard, dressed in a red suit. Consider that he is now carrying something. Advertising-influenced, it could be a Coca-Cola bottle, but more often than not, it’s usually a present or a kid curled
Do You Know About the Artist who Drew Santa Claus? Read More »
Kolkata’s iconic tram service, which has been operational for over 150 years, is nearing its end. The West Bengal government has decided to discontinue most of the tram routes due to increasing traffic congestion on the city’s narrow roads. Only a single route, between Esplanade and Maidan, will continue to operate as a heritage joyride.