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Winter Auction Triumph: Padamsee’s ‘Woman with Corn’ Sets Global Record at $3.12M

In a display of spirited bidding, the Winter Live Auction by Saffron Art concluded with several lots surpassing their pre-sale estimates and establishing world records for renowned artists. The star of the evening was Akbar Padamsee’s masterpiece, ‘Woman with Corn’ from 1952, which fetched an astonishing $3.12 million (Rs 25.89 crores). This sale not only

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Maya Lin’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial: A Poignant Tribute to Sacrifice and Reflection

American architect and artist Maya Lin is well-known for her environmental art and architectural designs. At an early age, she became famous for designing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The memorial, finished in 1982 while Lin was still a college student and only 21 years old, is a moving and well-received homage to

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In the Forests of the Night: An Exquisite Art Journey Through the Mysteries, Nature-inspired Artistry

Before launching an exhibition at Bikaner House, Indian-born American artist Tara Sabharwal talks about her creative process in a video shared on social media. When we look at Tara’s paintings, which are on exhibit at Bikaner House, we can see how she explores the confluence of psychology and spirituality beautifully and abstractly. Tara discusses her

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Day 6 at the IAADB Celebrates ‘Deshaj’: The Art of Indigenous Design

The penultimate day of the Indian Art, Architecture and Design Biennale, 2023 titled,  ‘DESHAJ: Bharat X Design’, kicked off with enlightening keynote addresses by Mr. Nicola Stripolli Tarshito, renowned artist and professor, and Dr. Madhuvanti Ghose, accomplished art historian and Alsdorf Associate Curator at the Art Institute of Chicago who shared their unique artistic perspectives

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How to Make A Book Cover For We All Do Judge A Book By Its Cover

They say ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover’. Guess what? It doesn’t hurt if the book cover is captivating. Book covers or jackets are a powerful way to enchant the audience and draw them in through their magnetic allure. Not only are they designed to entice, but they also convey a story’s essence, inviting

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Celebrating Artistic Brilliance through 11 Vincent Van Gogh’s Most Famous Artworks

Who isn’t familiar with the post-impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh? His story is tragic yet inspirational. He battled depression, got committed to an asylum, and even cut off his own ear (the dread!). During his short life, he made more than 2100 paintings, most of them made during 1889 – 1890, before he died from

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IAADB Day 5: “Vismaya: Creative Crossovers Exhibition Unveils the Essence of Modern and Independent India’s Architectural Icons

Day 5 was about celebrating the architectural icons of modern and independent India. Titled, ‘Vismaya: Creative Crossovers’ the exhibition explores a range of extraordinary creations that cross over the realms of art, architecture and design (beyond the conventional ‘isms’) to express the three primary themes of the sublime, the monumental, and the humane. The section

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