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Over 2,000 Artists and Cultural Figures Demand Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

Introduction Over 2,000 visual artists, writers, actors, and cultural figures have come together to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza in an open letter circulating online. Their collective voice is calling for an end to the suffering faced by the 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza, referring to it as a “collective punishment on an unimaginable […]

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KG Subramanyan: A Man of Many Dispositions

Kalpathi Ganpathi ‘KG’ Subramanyan was an Indian painter, professor, author, illustrator, muralist, and freedom fighter. KG Subramanyan was a true artist. He had tried his hand at every medium possible – drawings, watercolours, oil paintings, canvas, acrylics, and more. He has also employed several forms including but not limited to sculptures, murals, set design, glass

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Mystery in Amsterdam: Six Stolen Paintings Found on Art Detective’s Doorstep

In a baffling turn of events, six valuable historical paintings stolen from the town hall in Medemblik, Holland, have reappeared without warning at the doorstep of an art detective in Amsterdam, Arthur Brand, renowned for his success in recovering stolen art, including a Van Gogh and a Picasso painting. Surprise Delivery to Art Detective According

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The Evolution of Art Collecting: From Acquisition to Curation

Historically, building an art collection has been a gradual process, taking years, if not decades, to amass a significant array of artworks. Collectors often found themselves in a situation where their acquisitions exceeded the available wall space in their primary and secondary residences, leading to a growing need for storage. ARTnews Top 200 Collectors List:

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British Museum Announces Ambitious Plan to Digitize Entire Collection

In an effort to enhance security, improve public access, and address repatriation demands, the British Museum has unveiled a bold plan to digitize its entire collection. The project is set to span five years and involves digitizing or upgrading 2.4 million records. The announcement comes on the heels of a shocking incident where approximately 2,000

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“SAMANVAY – Harmony in Nature” brings forth the Rare Gems of Folk Art

With a view to fostering awareness about issues related to diverse ecosystems unique to numerous rich folk art that India has always been known for, we are making sure that many of the brilliant artists from different regions belonging to long-established time-honoured art forms get their due.” Ms. Pragati Agarwal Rejoice, art lovers, for a

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Vanguarding History: Preserving and Promoting Indian Cultural Heritage

What is Cultural Heritage? Cultural Heritage is an expression of the ways of living developed by a community and passed on from generation to generation, including customs, practices, places, objects, artistic expressions and values. Cultural Heritage is often expressed as Intangible and Tangible Cultural Heritage (ICOMOS, 2002). Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage According to the

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