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Record-Breaking Auction: Manjit Bawa’s Untitled Artwork of Lord Shiva Sells for $2.3 Million

Introduction Sotheby’s recent Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art auction in London had an exceptional sale when an untitled artwork depicting the Hindu god Shiva by renowned artist Manjit Bawa fetched a staggering $2.3 million, with set a new record for artists It was painted in 1995, a decade before the artist’s death, and offers […]

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India’s Rich Art Heritage on Display in Oman’s National Museum

Introduction The National Museum of Oman has become a global hub for art enthusiasts and tourists, thanks to its exclusive exhibition, ‘India on Canvas.’ This exhibition showcases a rich tapestry of modern Indian art and has been drawing visitors from around the world. Featuring iconic artists such as Raja Ravi Varma, Nandalal Bose, Jamini Roy,

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Resignations Follow Artforum Editor’s Firing Over Gaza Ceasefire Letter

Four Artforum Staffers Resign Four Artforum employees have resigned as a result of the firing of the publication’s former editor, David Velasco. Their departure followed the controversial publication of an open letter on the Gaza conflict by Artforum. Resignations Announced Kate Sutton, Artforum’s assistant editor since 2018, officially resigned Friday. On Sunday, Artforum executive editors

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Mrinalini Mukherjee Creative Arts Grant 2023-24: A Golden Opportunity for Indian Artists

The Mrinalini Mukherjee Foundation is pleased to announce the call for proposals for the Mrinalini Mukherjee Creative Arts Grant 2023-24. This annual grant seeks to empower Indian artists or groups who have demonstrated sustained engagement with the evolving contemporary art scene and are eager to explore uncharted territories in their practice. Grants provide artists with

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Venice Biennale Controversy: Israel Proceeds with Pavilion, While Palestinian Exhibition Faces Rejection

As conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, the world-famous Venice Biennial is embroiled in a geopolitical conflict. Israel has decided to go ahead with a planned pavilion for the 2024 biennial games, despite ongoing hostilities. In contrast, the organisers of an exhibition of Palestinian artists associated with the 2022 biennial faced obstacles, rejecting them for

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Exploring India’s Visual Identity: Saloni Doshi’s Photographic Odyssey

Saloni Doshi’s Exhibition of Art is thought- provoking mediation on visual currents which define India’s historical past and current identity in a world where images catch hold of our sensibility. Through an audacious curation deep in history yet securely in the present, Saloni’s collection defies our basic right to contemplate the world. Saloni asks us through the

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Domestic Worker Turned Artist: Sathyabhama K’s Inspirational Journey from Pandemic Struggles to Artistic Triumph

Introduction Sathyabhama K was a daily wage worker who unfortunately fell victim to the pandemic that ravaged the world in 2021. At 65 Sathyabhama is now famous as an artist having a solo show just organised at the main Thrissur Lalithakala Academy gallery. Her story is inspiring for those who look for various approaches of overcoming crises

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