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A Comprehensive Guide to Metallic Marker Pens Metallic marker pens have become a favourite tool for artists, crafters, and DIY enthusiasts. With their bold, shiny finishes and bright hues, anyone can add a touch of sophistication and elegance to their projects. What Are Metallic Markers? Metal marker pens are pens filled with special ink that […]
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Introduction Shalini Passi is an integral part of the Indian art scene, well known for being a leading art collector, and a cultural philanthropist. As a prominent art collector, whose collection includes both Indian and non-Indian contemporary art she is a significant patron of the arts in India. Shalina has recently gained public attention with
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India – An Artistic Vision Art festivals in India celebrate our country’s rich cultural heritage, showcasing a diverse range of traditional and contemporary artistic expressions. These festivals bring together renowned artists, performers, and art lovers from across the globe, offering a platform for creative exchange and innovation. Even though there might be tons of local,
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Seven works, including from top Indian artists, by F. N. Souza and Akbar Padamsee, were seized as “obscene material” by Mumbai Customs officials in April 2023. Among the pieces seized were four erotic drawings by Souza, including one titled Lovers and three works by Padamsee, including a drawing titled Nude and two photographs. They were
Winding paths lead Mirchandani + Steinruecke, the high-profile Mumbai-based art gallery, home to a roster of 23 artists, including conceptual art pioneer Anita Dube and 2023 Prix Pictet winner Gauri Gill, to open a second location in New Delhi this month. The first in the capital for such a Mumbai-headquartered gallery, the new space takes
Gallery Threshold’s Newest Group Exhibition Gallery Threshold is all set to present ‘Trans-formative Vision’, a group exhibition exploring the timeless tradition of figurative art, reimagined by contemporary artists to express both external realities and their inner worlds. Curated by Yashodhara Dalmia, this expansive exhibition features works by Anindita Bhattacharya, Benitha Perciyal, Jogen Chowdhury, Manjunath Kamath,
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Sotheby’s Set to Auction the Portrait of Alan Turing Human robots, once an idea are a reality now. Not only can these AI models do menial and cerebral tasks, but they are also a source of creativity. Ai-Da, one of them can even paint. Is she good? Ask Sotheby’s who are putting up her artwork
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Why Is Rohit Bal One of the Biggest Names in the Fashion Industry If you keep up with fashion trends, celebrities, and red-carpet events, you must’ve heard of and seen Rohit Bal. Bal was an Indian fashion designer who passed away on 1st November 2024, just a day after Diwali at 63. He was a
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Simplifying the Hardest Drawings in the World If you’ve ever tried drawing, you know that it requires a keen eye, skill, and patience. While some subjects may appear simple, others test even the most seasoned artists. Today, we focus on a few subjects such as human figures, animals, glass, eyes and facial features, hands and
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Sotheby’s Upcoming Auction; Eyes on Maurizio Cattelan’s ‘Comedian’ Sotheby’s is set to auction Maurizio Cattelan’s ‘Comedian’ on 20 November 2024 at its Now and Contemporary Evening Auction in New York. The sculpture is essentially a banana attached to a wall with duct tape. With an estimated sale price of $1 million to $1.5 million (up
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