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Abir Space vs Top Platforms to Sell Original Art in India: What Sets It Apart

Room For More Art /

Introduction India has seen a boom in platforms that sell original art, which give new and veteran artists new ways to express themselves. Among them, Abir Space stands out as a beacon, providing not merely a marketplace, but a nurturing environment for burgeoning artists. Here, we explore the best platforms for selling original art in India, with […]

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Transferring Nature into Art 

Exhibitions /
Artworks Hanging inside a tea stall

A New Exhibition is Making Rounds The Earth My Home is an exhibition that highlights eco-dyeing, with Shibori techniques and wild art all created with self-made natural pigments and brushes. A part of the sale proceeds from this show is being donated to the Himalayan Rilung Foundation by the participant artists to support its work

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Satyendra Kumar’s Forms Enliven the Remenants of Banaras

Artists of the Week /
Reflection of Banaras, Bronze, (11x10x8 in)

Meet Satyendra Kumar Satyendra Kumar is an artist from Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. Despite hailing from a backward family, with no educational environment, he cultivated a passion for art. After graduating 12th grade, he enrolled in the Fine Arts Department of Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. He developed the nuances of sculpting simultaneously completing his BFA, MFA

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Increased Security Measures in Galleries Amid Rising Art Crime

News /
Increased Security Measures in Galleries Amid Rising Art Crime

Art galleries worldwide are ramping up security measures in response to a notable surge in art crime. High-profile incidents, such as the recent theft of a £270,000 Banksy print from Grove Square Gallery in London, have highlighted the vulnerability of even well-protected establishments. A Growing Threat to the Art World According to industry experts, the

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1,375-Year-Old Pyramid Discovered in Hidalgo, Mexico – Only to be Reburied

News /
Pyramidal Base

Pyramid Discovered During Highway Construction An ancient pyramid-shaped structure, estimated to be 1,375 years old, was discovered during the Pachuca-Huejutla highway construction in the Sierra Alta region of Hidalgo, Mexico City. Officials from Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) revealed that the structure has a “pyramidal base;” a foundational element for a pyramid

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Ajit Kumar Das’ Natural Dyes Enchant in Emami Art’s Upcoming Show

Exhibitions /
Songs of Nature II (2023), Handpainted natural colours on cotton, (17.5x23 in)

Ajit Kumar Das’ Newest Solo Emami Art will host Ajit Kumar Das; India’s foremost natural dye artist and his never-seen-before brilliant hand-painted natural dye fabric works. The exhibition, titled ‘The Bird that Sings Within’ will begin on January 10, 2025, and will be on view till February 28, 2025. Artworks in The Bird that Sings

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Frida Kahlo, Henri Matisse, and André Derain Lose Their Copyright Protections; Artists Rejoice

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Artworks Entering Public Domain It has been over 70 years since Matisse, Derain, and Kahlo passed away in 1954. You know what that means, their artworks are now in the public domain. In the US, the UK, the EU, South America, and some other countries, the copyright duration typically lasts for “life plus 70 years.”

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