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” Ludovico Carracci was an artist of extraordinary stature. A faulted genius who opened ways for the future of Baroque Style.” -Sydney J. Freedberg Who was Ludovico Carracci? The name Ludovico Carracci echoes throughout the galleries of art history. Italian painter Ludovico Carracci was born on this day in 1555 in Bologna, and he is […]
Artist Ludovico Carracci’s Baroque Portrayal of Human Emotions Read More »
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Lays Off Staff The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York has cut 20 positions due to financial difficulties. As the New York Times reported, the museum is grappling with increased expenses and reduced visitor numbers due to COVID-19. To curb it, the museum had raised ticket prices (from $25 to
Protests Erupt After Guggenheim’s Decision to Lay Off Staff Read More »
Renowned Colombian artist Fernando Botero is well-known for his unusual figurative painting technique, defined by oversized forms and proportions. Born in Medellín, Colombia, on April 19, 1932, Botero became famous worldwide for his drawings, paintings, and sculptures. A style known as “Boterismo,” which emphasises volume and form, is frequently used in Botero’s artwork to show topics
Fernando Botero’s Art Guide to Colombian History and Culture Read More »
An Ancient Chinese Scroll Was the Star of Sotheby’s Hong Kong’s Recent Auction The recent Sotheby’s Hong Kong will go down in history! Why, you ask? It is because a rare, 700-year-old scroll by famous calligrapher Rao Jie sold for over $32 million following a 95-minute heated bidding war. The presale estimates suggested that the
Sotheby’s Hong Kong Just Sold a 700-Year-Old Handscroll for $32 Million Read More »
The energy at Madinat Jumeirah feels both elevated and vast as the preview days of Art Dubai 2025, which will formally open from April 18 to 20, begin. The preview days of Art Dubai 2025 are in full swing, and the atmosphere at Madinat Jumeirah is electric. Officially open from April 18–20, the 18th edition
Art Dubai 2025 Kicks Off with Energy, Innovation, and Urgency Read More »
World Press Photo of the Year Goes to Samar Abu Elouf Palestinian journalist Samar Abu Elouf was awarded the World Press Photo of the Year for her photograph of nine-year-old Palestinian boy, Mahmoud Ajjour, who lost both arms in an Israeli airstrike. She was chosen from 59,320 images from photographers across 141 countries. Samar Abu
Portrait of a Gazan Kid Amputee Wins the World Press Photo of the Year Read More »
In a moving ceremony at the French Embassy in New Delhi, Dr. Alka Pande, one of India’s most eminent art historians and curators, was conferred with a prestigious honour by the Government of France, celebrating her immense contribution to the arts, Indian aesthetics, and Indo-French cultural relations. The award was presented by H.E. Thierry Mathou,
Exclusive Interview by Aruna Raghuram Two Bengaluru-based architects and interior designers, Sharanya Iyer and M P Neethi, set up a joint venture ‘Umai’ in 2024. They seek to create spaces where beauty is not only seen but also felt, and where nature and modern living come together Sharanya Iyer and M P Neethi met during
Umai: Bringing rich, satisfying flavours into your haven Read More »
Ford Madox Brown is one of the most influential artists of the Victorian era, despite never having formally joined the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood with which he is often associated with. He is known for his meticulous attention to historical accuracy with bold use of colour, and his commitment to portraying contemporary social issues, which set him
Victorian Pioneer and Activist: Ford Madox Brown Read More »
A Landmark Exhibition with Great Banyan Art, showcasing 100+ works on Paper across Centuries at Bikaner House, New Delhi Great Banyan Art announces an exciting exhibition titled Paper Alchemy: Tracing Memories Through Time, a historic presentation of a private collection of works on paper. For the first time, over 100 rare and iconic artworks from
Flipping Through Time with Great Banyan Art’s ‘Paper Alchemy’ Read More »