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Amrita Sher-Gil’s “The Story Teller” Takes Center Stage at Saffronart Upcoming Auction

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Introduction In the world of Indian art, few names shine as brightly as Amrita Sher-Gil’s. The upcoming Saffronart September Sale, set to take place on September 16, 2023, in Delhi, is generating considerable buzz. Among the 78 works to be auctioned, the coveted cover spot belongs to Amrita Sher-Gil’s masterpiece, “The Story Teller,” painted in […]

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Open Call: 2024 Takshila Fine Arts Scholarship

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Introduction Art has the power to inspire, provoke thought, and transform perspectives. Recognising the immense potential of budding artists and art students in India, the 2024 Takshila Fine Arts Scholarship has been established to provide a platform that encourages their creative growth and development. This scholarship aims to support the dreams and aspirations of young

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Ben Shahn: A Testament to Social Realism and Revolutionary Art

On This Day /

12th September 2023. ON THIS DAY. “The artist must operate on the assumption that the public consists in the highest order of individual—that he is civilized, cultured, and highly sensitive both to emotional and intellectual contexts…And while the whole public most certainly does not consist in that sort of individual, still the tendency of art

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Somaskanda Murthy: A Divine Union of Shiva, Parvati, and Skanda

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Introduction Somaskanda Murthy, a significant and enigmatic deity in Hinduism, stands at the crossroads of divinity, symbolising the intricate matrix of life, spirituality, and cosmic unity. Within the sacred embrace of this divine triad lies a profound representation of the cosmic order, where Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and their illustrious son, Lord Skanda, seamlessly merge

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Controversy Surrounds AI Attribution of Raphael Painting: Experts Disagree

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Introduction In the world of art, the intersection of artificial intelligence and attribution has ignited a fiery debate surrounding the authenticity of a painting attributed to Raphael. Initially celebrated as a triumph of AI, this attribution has now been cast into doubt by experts who question the accuracy of the technology. This article delves into

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Remarkable Palaeolithic Cave Art Discovered in Spain’s Cueva Dones

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Introduction In a groundbreaking archaeological discovery, a team of researchers has unveiled a treasure trove of Palaeolithic cave art in “Cova Dones” or “Cueva Dones,” a cave site in Spain. With over 100 ancient paintings and engravings dating back at least 24,000 years, this finding ranks among the most significant on the Eastern Iberian Coast

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Reviving Maharashtra’s Chitrakathi Art: Parshuram Gangavane’s Innovative Museum Initiative

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Introduction In the heart of Maharashtra’s Konkan region, a remarkable transformation has taken place, one that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the state and preserves a centuries-old art form. Parshuram Gangavane, a renowned folk artist, and recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri award in 2021, has converted a simple cowshed into a museum dedicated

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Hanuman and Magical Herbs: Priyantha Udagedara’s Visual Fiction for Dead People

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In the Indian context, Hanuman has been a hot topic for many decades, yet there has been controversy because of the myth used to attack non-Hindu. Hanuman Chalisa is a political tool in India under the Modi rule, and many ‘attacks’ news appeared from different parts of the country in the name of Hanuman. In

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