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Aditya Sisodia Saffron Art, a renowned platform for art enthusiasts and collectors, is delighted to announce the return of its annual Summer Online Auction. The event promises an extraordinary catalogue of works by leading modern and contemporary South Asian artists, offering a captivating glimpse into the region’s vibrant art scene. One of the standout pieces […]
Aditya Sisodia The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) in Noida is taking art and cinema enthusiasts on a nostalgic journey through the enchanting era of Indian pop culture with its latest exhibition, “Sitaare Zameen Par.” The exhibition showcases a captivating series of portrait photographs of Bollywood icons from the 1940s to the ’60s, beautifully
Kritika Verma This long-read-research article about Street Art- Graffiti in the Indian context brings multi-layer ideas about social life and street art as a context itself. Read the first part of this research article here: Street Art and Graffiti In Indian Public Spaces. Read the Second article: Historical Background of Graffiti and Street Art in
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Pratiksha Shome Following complaints of influence from white studio workers, the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) has formally postponed a significant exhibition of Aboriginal artwork that is currently being reviewed. The official postponement of the exhibition Ngura Pulka – Epic Country was announced in a statement from the museum on June 7. The exhibition, which
Pratiksha Shome Rita Asfour was different from most other artists. How many artists would depart Southern California for Las Vegas, only to emerge from retirement to paint showgirls? Rita Asfour was an exception, but most artists are not. The late painter, sculpture, and gallery owner destroyed the barriers dividing high culture from low culture before
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Pratiksha Shome The National Portrait Gallery in London has become the latest battleground for Prince William and Prince Harry’s sibling rivalry, not a biography or an American TV programme. The two princes’ joint image won’t be on show when the museum reopens to visitors later this month after a multimillion-dollar refurbishment. The project was completed
Tsuktiben Jamir Located in Mumbai, AstaGuru is “India’s premium online auction house for art, antiques, and luxury.” AstaGuru will be organising a ‘Collector’s Choice’ Modern Indian Art auction on the 20th and 21st of June, 2023. According to the auction house, the upcoming auction will present “a remarkable opportunity for bidders to acquire exquisite masterpieces
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Tsuktiben Jamir Poonah painting was a technique that gained popularity in Victorian England during the 19th century. It revolved around images of flowers, birds, and other objects, imitating Oriental art by applying thick opaque colour on thin paper without adding a backdrop or shading. The art style was trendy among women and, for a long
Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From
Aditya Sisodia In recent days, a series of AI-generated photos featuring Hollywood actor and former professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson, widely known as “The Rock,” dressed as a priest and engaged in Hindu prayer rituals have been circulating online. However, it is essential to clarify that these images are not real, and the claims suggesting that
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