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After Mona Lisa Protesters Target Monet Painting with Soup Attack

In a shocking act of vandalism, protesters hurled soup at Claude Monet’s renowned painting “Le Printemps” (Spring) in a museum located in southeast France. This brazen attack, which took place at the Musee des Beaux-Arts in France’s third-largest city, occurred on Saturday at 3:30 pm local time. This incident follows a similar stunt on the […]

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Gaga For Dada Pioneer: A Look at Artist Marcel Duchamp, Iconic Artwork, and Influence

“I force myself to contradict myself in order to avoid conforming to my own taste.” ― Marcel Duchamp Marcel Duchamp was a pioneering artist, whose groundbreaking contributions to the world of art continue to leave a lasting impact. Be it Marcel Duchamp’s fountain; a thought-provoking masterpiece or The Creative Act Marcel Duchamp’s artistic journey and revolutionary

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My Reality is Different: Artist Nalini Malani’s Multifaceted Visionary Blending Art, Activism, and Mythology

Nalini Malani, a renowned artist hailing from India, has left an indelible mark on the art world through her innovative approach to video art and multidisciplinary practice. With a career spanning over 50 years, Malani has seamlessly blended painting, theatre, video, and illustration to create immersive installations that delve into politically charged themes of violence,

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Earthen Matka Losing That to Plastic, Do You Think We Have Done Justice in This Globalisation? (Part-4)

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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Celebrated Indian Painter A. Ramachandran Dies at 89, Leaving Behind a Rich Artistic Legacy

The renowned Indian painter A. Ramachandran passed away on February 10, 2024, at the age of 89, following a protracted illness. His passing signifies the end of an era in Indian art history and leaves a legacy that has enhanced the country’s cultural landscape. “In passing away of A Ramachandran the Indian world of art

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Hieronymus Bosch: A Journey into the Mind of a Mysteries Master

Dreamy paintings with ominous imagery are linked to the name Hieronymus Bosch, an artist from Dutch/Netherlands. According to some historians, Bosch was a conservative who expertly blended beautiful ornamental elements with the macabre, symbolizing his strong Christian values, despite his reputation as an iconoclast. Hieronymus Bosch likely existed in two distinct worlds: the actual one

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Anna Marie Tendler’s ‘rooms in the first house’ Will Haunt You!

If you had spent even 10 seconds on TikTok, you might know of the Anna Marie Tendler Taylor Swift drama. While Taylor Swift is undoubtedly the voice of our generation, Anna Marie Tendler is no less. A multimedia artist, Tendler is known for her extensive repertoire – hairstyling, makeup, textile, interior design, photography, she does

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Gustave Courbet: The Glamour of Strangeness, Artists and the Last Age of the Exotic

Gustave Courbet, the “proudest and most arrogant man in France,” is the founding father of the politically-motivated Realism campaign, revolutionising the European art setting. Gustave created a sensation at the Paris Salon in 1850-51 with his paintings portraying his native Ornans. In Paris Salon, Courbet questions the visual narratives of history and realistic painting with

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