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Shadow of Scrubbed Banksy Mural in London Goes Viral

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Original Banksy Mural

A recently erased Banksy mural outside London’s Royal Courts of Justice has rapidly become a viral symbol. It is interpreted as a critique of government crackdowns on protests and dissent worldwide. The powerful artwork depicted a judge in traditional garb striking a protester—who clutched a blood-spattered placard—with a gavel, directly referencing ongoing controversies around the […]

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How a Bulldozer Evolved in Design!

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Bulldozer Design In Action One of the most emblematic machines in heavy construction, the bulldozer has evolved considerably since its creation. A simple earth-moving machine in its inception, the modern bulldozer comes with technological advancements on board. This evolution has been driven by technological innovation, changing industry demands, and a growing emphasis on environmental considerations.

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Journey Through History and Architecture With the Oldest Temples in Tamil Nadu

Architecture, Do You Know? /

Oldest Temples in Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu a state renowned for its rich cultural heritage, is home to some of the oldest and most architecturally stunning temples in India. These temples, many of which date back to ancient times, are not only religious centres but also masterpieces of Dravidian architecture. In this article, we will

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Ranjan Kaul’s Solo Exhibition Explores Missing Persons Through Art

Exhibitions /

Artist Ranjan Kaul‘s sixth solo exhibition, “Within, Without: Tales of Evanescence,” opens this month in New Delhi, presenting a collection of works focused on missing persons and social disappearances. The exhibition runs from September 19-23 at LTC, Bikaner House on Pandara Road, before moving to Urban Fringe in Okhla Phase I from September 27 to

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Praneet Soi presents a new body of work at Experimenter in Kolkata

Exhibitions /

Mashrabiya brings together an expansive body of work spanning a decade which showcases Soi’s immersion with the craftspeople of Srinagar, Guangzhou and Amsterdam. September 2025: Experimenter opened Mashrabiya, Praneet Soi’s third solo at the gallery, in Kolkata. Soi’s first exhibition in India after 4 years includes artworks from 2014 to the present that include painting,

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Chromatic Currents: Kumari Nahappan’s Landmark India Debut at Pristine Contemporary

Exhibitions /

Gallery Pristine Contemporary in New Delhi opens its doors this September to Chromatic Currents, the first-ever solo exhibition in India by internationally celebrated Singaporean artist Kumari Nahappan. Curated by independent curator John Tung, the exhibition runs from 12 September to 30 October 2025, presenting an immersive journey through Nahappan’s three-decade practice where histories, mythologies, and cosmologies converge through

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Celebrating Sol Le Witt on His 97th Birthday

On This Day /

Today marks what would have been the 97th birthday of Solomon “Sol” LeWitt, the revolutionary American artist who fundamentally changed how we think about art creation and authorship. Born on September 9, 1928, LeWitt passed away in 2007, leaving behind a profound legacy that continues to influence contemporary art. LeWitt’s path to artistic prominence was

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In Conversation With Asavari Gurav

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Asavari Gurav is an emerging artist, born in Goa in 1996, and has completed her studies in Fine Arts from M.S. University of Baroda. She draws her inspiration from her immediate surroundings, memories, significant events, literature, Goan Jazz, folktales, theatre, and most profusely from her poetry and imagination. Profusely, she delves into the world of

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