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Italian Authorities Recover Etruscan Artefacts Italian officials have now recovered valuable artefacts, dating back to the 3rd century B.C. These were reportedly stolen from an Etruscan burial site in Umbria by a couple of “clumsy” and “amateur” tomb raiders who accidentally discovered the treasures on their property. Authorities confiscated the artefacts from two business owners […]
Zilia Sánchez Dominguez Dies at 96 Zilia Sánchez Dominguez (b. July 12, 1928) was a Puerto Rican artist, originally born in Havana, Cuba. She began her career as a set designer and an abstract painter for theatre companies in Cuba before the Cuban Revolution (1953 – 1959). Her work has been showcased in Brooklyn, Miami,
Zilia Sánchez Dominguez; Artist of the “Sensual Contours”; Passes Away at 96 Read More »
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,
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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
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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