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Salvador Gonzales Escalona: Revolutionizing Contemporary Art Salvador Gonzales Escalona (21 October 1948 – 16 April 2021) is a renowned Cuban artist known for his experiments in paintings, sculpture, and murals. He is mononymously known as Salvador, born in Camagüey. He was the cultural promoter Callejón de Hamel Community Sociocultural Project, working around the Cayo Hueso […]
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Introduction Nevertheless, urbanization poses unique challenges to cities around the world; with the lack of space, environmental impact, and the like. With increasing numbers and urban areas growing, architects and urban planners are looking below the surface, finding usefulness under the surface to help develop spaces that cities need. Once the domain of the ancients,
Underground Architecture: Exploring Subterranean Spaces for Urban Development Read More »
Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From
Renu Modi Shares The Genesis Story of Gallery Espace in Samvaad (Part-1) Read More »
Shruuti Kapoor is a multidisciplinary artist who journeys through 25 years of artistic pursuit in her work; a practice that is not in a singular box. Shruuti, known for her prowess with black-and-white media, explores the emotional and philosophical aspects of human experience through ink, charcoal, and watercolours. Her abstract works are a meditative study
How Does Shruuti Kapoor Transform Monochrome Into a Language of Emotion? Read More »
On the second public day of Art Basel Miami Beach, a coalition of Miami-based advocacy groups protested outside the Miami Beach Convention Center, urging attendees to boycott the high-profile art fair. They urged the city of Miami and Miami-Dade County to withdraw their large investments in Israel bonds because of their opposition to policies contributing
Protesters Call for Boycott of Art Basel Miami Beach Over City’s Investments in Israel Read More »
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
Raqse Ashiqaan: The Nakshatram Qala Nrityam Performance at Bikaner House Sunday Market Read More »
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.
$1.2 Million Handbag Sculpture! Read More »