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Berlin Based Artist and Filmmaker, Heiko-Thandeka Ncube Commits Suicide at the Age of 32

Pratiksha Shome Heiko-Thandeka Ncube, a filmmaker whose works on racial violence had begun to win praise in Berlin, passed away at the age of 32. Ncube was a board member of The Hub, a nonprofit organisation promoting art education in Berlin, and on June 9 he committed suicide, according to an Instagram post. “He was […]

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Picasso’s lover Françoise Gilot Shunned and Shamed in France

Pratiksha Shome Françoise Gilot famously stated, “I am painting as long as I am breathing. So it should come as no surprise that the artist, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 101, left behind a magnificent collection of work, including poetry, prose, ceramics, drawings, lithographs, paintings, and collages. Global tributes came

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Have You Seen the Drama in Peter Brueghel’s Painting ‘Fall of Icarus’?

Krispin Joseph PX Do you know what Western painter Peter Brueghel usually disguised in his paintings? Most of Brueghel’s paintings are more ambiguous than his contemporaries. Drama is the most essential element in Brueghel’s paintings. Drama makes his compositions more mysterious. Using these elements in his paintings, Peter Brueghel explores the intellectual up and down

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Vision 2030: All You Need to Know about Saudi Arab’s Burgeoning Art Scene

Smriti Malhotra The contemporary art scene in Saudi Arabia has experienced remarkable growth and transformation in recent years, positioning the country as a vibrant hub for artistic expression and cultural innovation. Fuelled by ambitious government initiatives, such as Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economy and promote cultural development, Saudi Arabia has witnessed a

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Art Insurance Market Giants Allianz, Progressive, and Axa Drive Spending Boom: Research Reveals Key Insights and Trends

Aditya Sisodia According to SBWire, the global art insurance market is set to experience significant growth in the coming years, according to a new research publication by Advance Market Analytics. The report, titled “Art Insurance Market Insights, to 2028,” provides valuable insights into the market trends, drivers, restraints, and opportunities that will shape the industry

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Ancient Viking Ship Carving Unearthed in East Iceland Reveals Oldest Drawing in the Country

Aditya Sisodia Archaeologists conducting excavations at the Stöð archaeological site in East Iceland have made a remarkable discovery—a sandstone carved with a Viking ship. Believed to be the oldest picture ever found in Iceland, this find provides valuable insights into the early history of the island. Led by archaeologist Bjarni F. Einarsson, the team unearthed

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Architect David Adjaye Unveils his Most Innovative Museum Design for India’s Premier Private Collector, KNMA

Aditya Sisodia In a time marked by heightened nationalist politics, the forthcoming Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) in Delhi stands as a testament to India’s diverse cultures and religions. Scheduled to open in 2026, the museum represents a monumental project that aims to become the nation’s premier modern and contemporary art institution. Its visionary

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60s Renowned German Artist Georg Baselitz Shows his Works of Five decades at Vienna Exhibition.

Pratiksha Shome Painter Georg Baselitz described his current exhibition at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, where he engages in a visual dialogue with artists like Lucas Cranach, Titian, Peter Paul Rubens, and the Mannerists (who painted at the court of Emperor Rudolph II, focusing on the nude figure), as “like wallpaper for the Old Masters.”

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Melting Ice Caps and Burning Forests: Climate Crisis As Artistic Expression

Niveditha Ajay The Climate Crisis is an undeniable reality, but are we willing to face the fact? With reports that talk of melting ice and burning forests, the real anxiety of reconciling with drastic environmental changes looms large. Also, there is the portion of the population that simply refuses to admit the phenomena exists or

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