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Learning to Make a Christmas Wreath It’s very hard to draw the line between Halloween and Christmas. When does one end and the other begin? Does the Christmas fever take over strictly at 00:00 AM? Is Christmas defined with the onset of the Christmas cheer? It’s hard to know. The Christmas season is synonymous with […]
Crafting Christmas Cheer: Creative Cardboard and Paper Wreath Wonders Read More »
Christie’s Declining Annual Sales 2024 marks another year in a row for Christie’s declining annual sales, when the auction house announced its projected results on Tuesday, December 17. Since a few sales are yet to be final, all the totals shared are mere estimates. In total, Christie’s generated $5.7 billion this year from live, online,
Christie’s Experienced a 6% Decline in 2024’s Annual Sale Read More »
If you can’t feel what you’re looking at, then you’re never going to get others to feel anything when they look at your pictures. Don McCullin Be Prepared for Gurdeep Dhiman’s Encounter With A Moment Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai opened its doors for Gurdeep Dhiman’s newest show, ‘Encounter With A Moment.’ The preview, held on
Encounter With a Moment: Photographs by Gurdeep Dhiman Read More »
Manjit Bawa (1941–2008) was a pioneering Indian painter whose art brought a unique blend of modernity and tradition to the canvas. Known for his vibrant use of colours and distinctive visual vocabulary, Bawa’s works stand apart in the realm of Indian contemporary art. His paintings often drew from Indian mythology, folklore, and cultural narratives, yet
How Does Manjit’s Color Tonality Reflect Whimsy Beyond Structured Musicality?(Part-2) Read More »
Curated by Santhosh Sadrak and presented as part of Harvest 2024 – 2, “Blue Horizons” opened its doors with a preview on December 19, 2024, at Arushi Arts, Greater Kailash Part-II, New Delhi. This group exhibition, showcasing an impressive lineup of artists, is on view until February 10, 2025, offering an expansive exploration of the
Manjit Bawa (1941–2008) was a pioneering Indian painter whose art brought a unique blend of modernity and tradition to the canvas. Known for his vibrant use of colours and distinctive visual vocabulary, Bawa’s works stand apart in the realm of Indian contemporary art. His paintings often drew from Indian mythology, folklore, and cultural narratives, yet
How Did Manjit Bawa Find Hidden Marvels Despite Deceptions? (Part-1 ) Read More »
Documenta Unveils its 2027 Event’s Curator – Naomi Beckwith Naomi Beckwith became the first Black woman to curate the Quinquennial exhibition, Documenta 16 since its inception in 1995. She is also the second American-born curator, following Italian-American curator Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev in 2012; to oversee the event taking place throughout the city. The 2027 edition of
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The intersection of art, culture, and play finds a compelling voice in Homo Ludens: Art of Play, an exhibition that celebrates the universal joy of play through diverse artistic expressions. A collaborative effort between the Museum of Goa (MOG) in Pilerne, North Goa, and the Netherlands’ LaLa Foundation, the exhibition explored how the concept of
Claire Tabouret To Provide Notre Dame’s Contemporary Design French artist Claire Tabouret has been chosen to create new contemporary stained glass windows for the recently refurbished Notre Dame Cathedral. A 20-member committee selected her from eight finalists and shortlisted 110 artists. The committee included artists, conservators, and representatives, such as President Emmanuel Macron and Laurent
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Spiral Jetty is Now on the National Register of Historic Places American sculptor Robert Smithson’s land art installation Spiral Jetty (1970) has been added to the National Register of Historic Places (54 years after its creation, nonetheless), the official U.S. federal list which identifies and preserves locations of historical and artistic merit. The artwork is
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