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How Does Manjit’s Color Tonality Reflect Whimsy Beyond Structured Musicality?(Part-2)

Artist Profile /
Manjeet Bawa_DAG

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 […]

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Arushi Arts Brings “Blue Horizons,” Celebrating the Timeless Influence of Blue in Artistic Expression

Exhibitions /

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

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How Did Manjit Bawa Find Hidden Marvels Despite Deceptions? (Part-1 )

Artist Profile, Columns /
Manjeet Bawa

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

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Naomi Beckwith Signs on as the Curator for 2027 Documenta 16

News /

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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Sumit Sanyal on Documentary Photography: Insights from an Exclusive Interview and His Award-Winning Work at Homo Ludens

Interview /

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

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Claire Tabouret to Make Notre Dame Cathedral’s Stained Glass Windows

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A Portrait of Claire Tabouret

Claire Tabouret To Provide Notre Dame’s Contemporary Design French artist Claire Tabouret has been chosen to create new contemporary stained glass windows for the recently refurbished Notre Dame Cathedral. A 20-member committee selected her from eight finalists and shortlisted 110 artists. The committee included artists, conservators, and representatives, such as President Emmanuel Macron and Laurent

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Robert Smithson’s Spiral Jetty Added to US National Register of Historic Places

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Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty

Spiral Jetty is Now on the National Register of Historic Places American sculptor Robert Smithson’s land art installation Spiral Jetty (1970) has been added to the National Register of Historic Places (54 years after its creation, nonetheless), the official U.S. federal list which identifies and preserves locations of historical and artistic merit. The artwork is

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How Does Arpan Basu Chowdhury Capture Resilience and Joy Through the Lens of Play? An Exclusive Interview

Interview /

The recently concluded international exhibition, Homo Ludens: The Art of Play, held at the Museum of Goa (MOG), celebrated the universal language of play, bringing together over 100 artworks by 90-plus artists from India and the Netherlands. This initiative, supported by the Fonds Voor Cultuur Participatie International Collaboration 2022-2024 grant, highlighted the cultural bridge built

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Metropolitan Museum of Art Raises $4.8 Million at Gala, Unveils Plans for Tang Wing Expansion by 2030

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Exterior rendering of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Tang Wing, view from the southwest corner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art recently hosted its annual Art & Artists Gala, formerly known as The Met Acquisitions Gala, in Manhattan. Sponsored by Tiffany & Co., the event raised a record $4.8 million to support the museum’s art acquisition efforts. Despite inclement weather, the gala featured a performance by the New York City Gospel

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