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By Georgina Maddox The Astra-Guru Auction is a gorgeous display of rare works from private collections that have not been available for public viewing for many years. One may argue auction previews are almost museum spaces. Krishen Khanna’s Retired Captain Ramesh Kumar Accordion Wale As one enters the preview of the oncoming Astra Guru auction […]
As Bikaner House’s Sunday Market ushered in a powerful confluence of art, spirituality, and storytelling, the audience became captivated by a beautiful performance by contemporary artist Mahima Bhayana called Raqse Ashiqaan: The Nakshatram Qala Nrityam Way. The event blended astrological dance, and tarot painting in one continuous poetic representation of love, consciousness, and energy. The
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By Neha Kirpal KHUSHII NGO Presents Art Design Culture Collective KHUSHII NGO has a much-anticipated curtain raiser for the Art Design Culture Collective. From 12th to 16th December 2024 at Bikaner House, this exclusive event promises to be a remarkable confluence of art, design and culture, supporting the future of Indian art while promoting meaningful
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What is it that makes a work of art contemporary? It sounds like a simple enough question, but it defies a simple answer. Contemporary art is not just the art of the present, nor is it limited to particular types or styles. It captures the zeitgeist of today while raising questions that are timeless and
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Art producer, diamond-mine developer, and artist Evens Saint Clair has revealed his statue “called “La Reine” as part of Miami Art Week, and it’s a show-stopper at $1.2 million. A handbag piece of art sculpture, this work of art blurs the lines between high fashion and fine art, a way of combining luxury with culture.
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– Andre Gennie The Symbolism of the Red Ribbon in AIDS Awareness Campaigns If you’ve recently come across hordes of masses wearing a small red ribbon on their lapels, and were curious about its nature, you’ve come to the right place. We just passed through 1st December, also known as World’s AIDS Day; a day
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Introduction Born in 1997 in Sapi, a small village in Ladakh’s Kargil district, Skarma Sonam Tashi has become a prominent voice in contemporary Indian art. The recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including the Lalit Kala Akademi Scholarship and the Art for Hope Grant, he is among the 10 winners of Abir India’s First Take 2024.
Hiren Patel, a noted Ahmedabad-based architect, has made it to the 2025 AD100 list, an exclusive list that celebrates the best of the best in architecture, interior decoration and innovative design. Working across the globe, Patel is known for his radical approach to blending the natural world with the built environment to create spaces that
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Introduction What if the great painters of art history put their oils and easels away, and picked up Copic markers and digital drawing tablets instead? Would da Vinci, wrote dramatic shōnen fights? Could Van Gogh write a heartbreaking slice-of-life? Envisioning classic painters as manga creators is ridiculous in the best possible way. Jump with me
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Milan’s Palazzo Reale has managed to claw back from the hands of organised crime this extraordinary set of masterpieces: The exhibition, named “Save Arts: From Confiscations to Public Collections,” features 80 confiscated works including some by artists like Andy Warhol, Salvador Dalí and Robert Rauschenberg, and Christo. Running until January before moving to Reggio Calabria,
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