How Does Shruuti Kapoor Transform Monochrome Into a Language of Emotion?

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How Does Shruuti Kapoor Transform Monochrome Into a Language of Emotion?

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 […]

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Protesters Call for Boycott of Art Basel Miami Beach Over City’s Investments in Israel

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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

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Pride and Price 

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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

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Raqse Ashiqaan: The Nakshatram Qala Nrityam Performance at Bikaner House Sunday Market

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Maima Bhayana

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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$1.2 Million Handbag Sculpture!

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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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How Did the Red Ribbon Become an International Symbol for AIDS Awareness?

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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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Skarma Sonam Tashi: Celebrating Ladakh’s Heritage and Sustainability as a Winner of First Take 2024

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Skarma Sonam Tashi: Celebrating Ladakh's Heritage and Sustainability as a Winner of First Take 2024

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.

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Hiren Patel: AD100 2025 Winner Redefining Architecture with Nature-Inspired Designs

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Architect Hiren Patel

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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