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Thirty Years After its Founding, the Andy Warhol Museum Still hasn’t Defined its Role

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Art museums often project an air of exclusivity, operating in a manner akin to private corporations until the tenure of their directors and staff is securely settled. This observation becomes apparent when considering the candid account presented by Thomas Hoving, former director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, in his 2009 autobiography. […]

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The Process-Oriented Abstract Installations of Sheela Gowda

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I find it impossible to look at anything around me without thinking about the processes behind it – Sheela Gowda Who is Sheela Gowda? Sheela Gowda is a contemporary artist living and working in Bangalore. Born in 1957, Gowda studied painting at Ken School of Art, Bangalore, India (1979) pursued a postgraduate diploma at Visva-Bharati

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Henry Taylor: a Painter of Race, Brutality and Politics

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American modern artist Henry Taylor is well-known for his installations, sculptures, and paintings. Taylor, born in Ventura, California 1958, focuses on the African American experience in his art by frequently portraying situations from daily life. His paintings are notable for their immediacy, bold colours, and free brushstrokes. In addition to celebrities, friends, and family, Taylor’s

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The Devine Element, Vol-1 by Divyaman Singh Reminds of the Vast Interconnectivity of all Existence at Bikaner House in Delhi

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The Kalamkaar Art Gallery at Bikaner House, New Delhi, is displaying an exhibition called “The Devine Element Volume 1”, by  Divyaman Singh. Self-taught artist Divyaman Singh’s colourful oil paintings in “The Devine Element Volume 1,” curated by Shahzada Khurram, offer an engrossing journey into spirituality, celestial influence, and human existence. Khurram has previously headed some

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“It Used to be One-to-One Engagement but Now the Design Courses are More Focused On Pedagogy”, Says Architect Vishal Shah in Samvaad (Part-3)

Samvaad /

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

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Artist Vivek Vadkar Blends Realistic Art and Design for Seamless Harmony in Living Spaces

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Vivek Vadkar is an artist who seamlessly integrates art and design into living spaces, infusing the Realistic Art form with imaginative concepts to create a harmonious whole. With a deep-rooted passion for Realistic Art, which has existed since time immemorial, Vadkar brings ideas to life through meticulously detailed sketches. After graduating from Khopoli Chitrakala Mahavidyalaya

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Science and Technology Folk Festival ‘Reasons to Celebrate’ to Take Place at Indian Institute of Science

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The Indian Institute of Science is set to host the innovative ‘Reasons to Celebrate’ festival, focusing on science and technology through the lens of folk arts. Organised by Bachelor of Science (Research) and BTech undergraduate students as part of their humanities course “Mapping India with the Folk Arts,” the festival will occur on Saturday from

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Lawsuit Filed Against Kim Kardashian Over Alleged Misattribution of Donald Judd Furniture

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Introduction The Donald Judd Foundation has taken legal action against Kim Kardashian for claims made in a promotional video where she attributes a set of tables to the late Minimalist artist Donald Judd. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the Central District of California, also targets the design firm Clements Design, alleging

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