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Who Would Pay $1.5 Million for a Banana and a Duct Tape? Sotheby’s Remains Hopeful

Sotheby’s Upcoming Auction; Eyes on Maurizio Cattelan’s ‘Comedian’ Sotheby’s is set to auction Maurizio Cattelan’s ‘Comedian’ on 20 November 2024 at its Now and Contemporary Evening Auction in New York. The sculpture is essentially a banana attached to a wall with duct tape. With an estimated sale price of $1 million to $1.5 million (up […]

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Puppets in Spotlight: Tale of Tholu Bommalata from Andhra Pradesh

Everything There Is to Know about Tholu Bommalata Art Tholu Bommalata, the leather puppet theatre found in Andhra Pradesh, is a unique tangible and intangible cultural tradition of the nation. They are crafted from translucent goatskin and are grand in size and vibrant in colour. These striking puppets bear intricate details, painted in the brightest

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Senior Artists Uncover ‘Timeless Treasures’ at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath

Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath Presents Timeless Treasures An exhibition of works by senior artists of Karnataka, who shaped the province’s visual identity in the 20th century, is being held from 23-30 October’24 at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bengaluru. This exhibition, ‘Timeless Treasures,’ presented by Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath marks Volume-1 of a series as a tribute to the

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Celebrating ‘Husain: The Timeless Modernist’ at DAG

Written by Neha Kirpal DAG’s Return to MF Husain Following the prelude Master Maqbool in Mumbai in 2022, DAG returns with Husain: The Timeless Modernist, an exhibition that celebrates the legacy of India’s foremost modernist, Maqbool Fida Husain. Encapsulating the breadth and depth of Husain’s illustrious career, the comprehensive exhibition spans almost six decades of

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The Architecture of the 419-Year-Old Basílica Do Bom Jesus

Basilica of Bom Jesus Photos, History, and More While Goa is indeed the party capital of India, the Konkan region is also famous for marvellous Portuguese architecture. One of them is the Catholic basilica called the Basilica of Bom Jesus (also known as Basílica do Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika). The building houses the

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Faiza Butt’s Multi-Dimensional Identity in ‘you miss more than you see’

Vadehra Art Gallery’s New Solo Show Vadehra Art Gallery is currently presenting a solo exhibition of recent works by British–Pakistani artist  Faiza Butt, titled ‘you miss more than you see.’ The exhibition, which opened on 15 October 2024; will be on view until 12 November 2024. What is Faiza Butt’s New Solo All About? Faiza

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Entrapping the Past, Present and the Future

Gallery Espace’s 35th Anniversary Gallery Espace celebrates its 35th anniversary this October. Since its inception, the gallery has become one of India’s leading art spaces, known for its innovative exhibitions and support of emerging talent, the exhibition highlights its history and harkens to the future.   Gallery Espace’s New Exhibition – The Ancestral Futures With a

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Vadehra Art Gallery Revives BV Doshi’s Artistry in their Newest Solo Show

Bringing BV Doshi’s Art to the Public Vadehra Art Gallery is currently presenting a solo exhibition of drawings by Balkrishna Doshi, India’s only architect to be awarded the prestigious Pritzker Prize, the profession’s highest possible accolade, and an eminent artist in his own right. The exhibition ‘Blueprints of Illusion: Drawings by Balkrishna Doshi,’ opened on

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