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Profound and Captivating Symbolic Self at the Mirror/Maze

Curated by Roobina Karode with Avijna Bhattacharya, Debashree Banerjee, Madhurima Chaudhuri, and Agastaya Thapa, the exhibition (MIRROR/MAZE) allows the viewers to engage a wide spectrum of artistic experiences, from drawing, paintings and sculptures to digital presences, AI and computer-generated images and computer coded hyper realities. Roobina’s approach to examining artworks is both straightforward and insightful. […]

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Christie’s November Auction Falls Short of Expectations

Introduction Christie’s, one of the world’s leading auction houses, recently held its first evening sale in the marquee November auctions in New York. The auction, dedicated to art created in the 21st century, failed to meet its expectations, resulting in subdued results and a lack of record-breaking sales. Shortfall in Hammer Price The evening sale

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The Dine and Dashing Cat Parent: 11 Things You Didn’t Know About The Surrealist Artist Salvador Dali.

Knowledge can be gained at any age. After having a detailed study on topics there are things unknown to us. So, we at Abirpothi present before you the lesser-known facts about artists around the world. Salvador Dali “The fact that I myself, at the moment of painting, do not understand my own pictures, does not

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Salvador Dali’s Fashion DOs and DON’Ts

Surrealism gives importance to the subconscious. It is where an artist’s true imaginative and creative prowess resides. A Surrealist artwork tends to disavow the normalcy propagated by the rationalist movement. When we talk about surrealism, our mind wanders to The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali; his most recognised paintings amongst others. But Dali was

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Activism Meets Art: A Critical Examination of Climate Protests and Their Impact on Cultural Heritage

Two climate change protesters from the group Just Stop Oil were arrested after smashing a protective glass panel covering a famous Diego Velázquez oil painting at London’s National Gallery. The protesters targeted Velázquez’s “The Toilet of Venus” with small hammers, demanding Britain’s government to halt all licensing for fossil fuel exploration, development, and production in

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Russian Airstrike Damages Odesa’s Historic Art Institution and Port Infrastructure in Ukrain

Introduction A Russian airstrike on the Black Sea port city of Odesa has left a trail of destruction, damaging both the city’s major art institution and its vital port infrastructure. The attack, which occurred on a Sunday night, resulted in at least eight people being wounded. Artistic and Cultural Losses The Odesa Fine Arts Museum,

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Is Dubai’s Floral Art Exhibition the Ultimate Showcase of International Artistic Talent?

Introduction Dubai’s Pullman Hotel in Jumeirah Lakes Towers recently transformed into a mesmerising garden of artistic expression as flowers of all shapes and sizes bloomed, courtesy of an international floral art exhibition curated by Peter Gressmann. A Celebration of Floral Artistry Curated by Peter Gressmann, a long-standing German expatriate based in Dubai, this exhibition celebrated

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Art+Film Gala 2023: Honoring Judy Baca for her Iconic Contributions

This Saturday the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) honoured David Fincher and Judy Baca at the 2023 Art+Film Gala. David Fincher, known for his critically acclaimed movies like “Mank,” “Se7en,” “Fight Club,” and “The Social Network,” is celebrated for his engaging storytelling and unique cinematic vision. Judy Baca, a prominent contemporary American artist,

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