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Manhattan District Attorney Returns Egon Schiele Artworks to Holocaust Victim’s Heirs

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Introduction The Manhattan District Attorney’s office has orchestrated the return of seven valuable Egon Schiele artworks to the heirs of Fritz Grünbaum, a Jewish art collector who perished in a concentration camp in 1941. This historic restitution, which took place at the New York Supreme Civil Court on September 20, marks a significant moment for […]

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Johannes Vermeer: Charming Beauties and Other Dutch Stories

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Johannes Vermeer may be the artist praised as a master with few paintings. A few domestic interior paintings of middle-class people made him renowned and legendary, and count him as one of the Dutch Golden Age’s greatest painters with Rembrandt. Vermeer was an art dealer when he was recognised as a painter, which made his

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Danish Artist Ordered to Repay Museum After Submitting Empty Frames as Artwork

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Introduction  In a truly bizarre incident, a Danish artist, Jens Haaning, has been ordered by a court to repay a museum after receiving a substantial sum of money and delivering empty frames as artwork. This unusual turn of events took place at the Kunsten Museum of Modern Art in Aalborg, Denmark, where Haaning was commissioned

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Magnificent Masks of Chhau: Tradition, Technique and Transformations

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Chhau in Purulia and the Mask-Making Purulia, the westernmost district of West Bengal, boasts a stunning natural landscape with rivers winding through lush hills and dramatic rocky outcrops framing thunderous waterfalls. Amidst this natural beauty lies a rich historical tapestry, with countless ancient temples scattered across the district. Moreover, Purulia is renowned for its intangible

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Announcing the 6th Edition of the Art Writers’ Award 2023: A Unique Opportunity for Indian Writers

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TAKE on Art, in partnership with the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia, is excited to reveal the much-anticipated 6th Edition of the Art Writers’ Award 2023. This prestigious award offers a remarkable opportunity for writers and researchers in India who are passionate about critical writing in the visual arts arena. Application Deadline: 31st October 2023

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Announcing the Arthshila X Khoj Artist Residency 2023: A Unique Opportunity for Creative Practitioners

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Open Call for Applications: Deadline – Sunday, 15th October 2023 Residency Dates: 18th February – 23rd March 2024 In a collaborative endeavor, Khoj and Arthshila are thrilled to invite applications from creative practitioners for a fully-funded, on-site artist residency at Parivartan in Siwan, Bihar. Parivartan stands as an integrated rural community development initiative, championed by

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Tribute to India’s Last ‘Master Printmaker’ – Devraj Dakoji’s Retrospective at NGMA Bengaluru

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Introduction The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in Bengaluru is currently hosting a retrospective exhibition that pays homage to one of India’s legendary master printmakers, Devraj Dakoji, who, at the age of 79, stands as the last of his kind. This remarkable exhibition, on display until October 10, features over 600 works from the

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