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‘Trans-Formative Vision’ Blurs Form, Identity, and Reality at Gallery Threshold

Exhibitions / November 4, 2024

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 to Auction ‘AI God’; The First Humanoid Robot Artwork

News / November 4, 2024

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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Indian Fashion Designer Rohit Bal Passes at 63

News, Obituary / November 4, 2024

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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Making the Hardest Drawings in the World Easy for You to Try

Columns / October 31, 2024

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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Who Would Pay $1.5 Million for a Banana and a Duct Tape? Sotheby’s Remains Hopeful

News / October 31, 2024

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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DIY Coconut Shell Art Ideas to Try

DIY: Do It Yourself / October 30, 2024

Coconut Shell Art Craft: Ideas and Tutorials Coconut shell art is an exquisite and sustainable way to create beautiful and functional items using every part of a coconut tree. It promotes eco-friendly practices, ensuring that no part of a coconut goes to waste. Today, we explore the various aspects of this art form, including ideas,

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Puppets in Spotlight: Tale of Tholu Bommalata from Andhra Pradesh

Room For More Art / October 29, 2024

Everything There Is to Know about Tholu Bommalata Art Tholu Bommalata, the leather puppet theatre found in Andhra Pradesh, is a unique tangible and intangible cultural tradition of the nation. They are crafted from translucent goatskin and are grand in size and vibrant in colour. These striking puppets bear intricate details, painted in the brightest

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Why Do Fireworks Erupt in A Specific Shape?

Do You Know?, Featured / October 28, 2024

Fireworks’ Background, Present, and the Future As Diwali and Halloween are dawning on the horizon, the pyrotechnicians have taken to the market, displaying a variety of fireworks and crackers. These are packaged in a way that one cannot help but be seduced. But these fireworks are not all the same; they come in vivid colours

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Senior Artists Uncover ‘Timeless Treasures’ at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath

Exhibitions / October 28, 2024

Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath Presents Timeless Treasures An exhibition of works by senior artists of Karnataka, who shaped the province’s visual identity in the 20th century, is being held from 23-30 October’24 at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bengaluru. This exhibition, ‘Timeless Treasures,’ presented by Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath marks Volume-1 of a series as a tribute to the

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Celebrating ‘Husain: The Timeless Modernist’ at DAG

Exhibitions / October 28, 2024

Written by Neha Kirpal DAG’s Return to MF Husain Following the prelude Master Maqbool in Mumbai in 2022, DAG returns with Husain: The Timeless Modernist, an exhibition that celebrates the legacy of India’s foremost modernist, Maqbool Fida Husain. Encapsulating the breadth and depth of Husain’s illustrious career, the comprehensive exhibition spans almost six decades of

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