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Jitish Kallat’s Oeuvre Poses Baffling Rhetorical Questions

Artist Profile /

While artists tend to experiment with mediums, rarely do they switch. Oftentimes, they are bound by the popularity of their medium; hence pigeonholed. Then there are those artists who are colloquially known as the ‘jack of all trades.’ An Indian contemporary artist whose oeuvre includes paintings, photography, collages, sculpture, and multimedia is Jitish Kallat. Born […]

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“It Used to be One-to-One Engagement but Now the Design Courses are More Focused On Pedagogy”, Says Architect Vishal Shah in Samvaad (Part-3)

Samvaad /

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

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Artist Vivek Vadkar Blends Realistic Art and Design for Seamless Harmony in Living Spaces

Artists of the Week /

Vivek Vadkar is an artist who seamlessly integrates art and design into living spaces, infusing the Realistic Art form with imaginative concepts to create a harmonious whole. With a deep-rooted passion for Realistic Art, which has existed since time immemorial, Vadkar brings ideas to life through meticulously detailed sketches. After graduating from Khopoli Chitrakala Mahavidyalaya

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Science and Technology Folk Festival ‘Reasons to Celebrate’ to Take Place at Indian Institute of Science

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The Indian Institute of Science is set to host the innovative ‘Reasons to Celebrate’ festival, focusing on science and technology through the lens of folk arts. Organised by Bachelor of Science (Research) and BTech undergraduate students as part of their humanities course “Mapping India with the Folk Arts,” the festival will occur on Saturday from

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Lawsuit Filed Against Kim Kardashian Over Alleged Misattribution of Donald Judd Furniture

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Introduction The Donald Judd Foundation has taken legal action against Kim Kardashian for claims made in a promotional video where she attributes a set of tables to the late Minimalist artist Donald Judd. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the Central District of California, also targets the design firm Clements Design, alleging

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Radcliffe Bailey, Artist Who Explored Black Migration and History

Artist Profile /

American contemporary artist Radcliffe Bailey is well-known for his multifaceted style, which combines aspects of painting, sculpture, photography, and found materials. He was reared in Atlanta, Georgia, after being born in Bridgeton, New Jersey, in 1968. Bailey draws influence from African American history and culture for his works, which frequently address memory, ancestry, and identity

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Bulldozing Barriers – The Baroness of Bhil Art – Bhuri Bai

Artist Profile /

Art requires talent; an eye for detail; and a vision. It doesn’t matter whether the art pertains to painting or sculpture. We’ve known of many artists who went to prestigious art schools, from where their careers took flight. But what about the indigenous and local artists, who have been practising their craft for generations? Where

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Works Allegedly Looted by Russian Forces are Identified by Kherson Art Museum Identifies in a Propaganda Video

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Introduction Recent revelations by Ukraine’s Kherson Art Museum shed light on the alleged looting of artworks from its collection by Russian forces. The discovery was made possible through a “propaganda video” filmed in a Crimean museum, leading to the identification of 100 stolen works. This development further underscores the ongoing cultural ramifications of the conflict

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Judith Butler Withdraws from Centre Pompidou Talks Amid Criticisms Over Comments on Hamas

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Introduction American gender theorist and philosopher Judith Butler has decided to withdraw from a series of talks at the Centre Pompidou in Paris following criticisms regarding their comments on the October 7 attacks. Butler, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and a member of the American association Jewish Voice for Peace, faced accusations

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