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The Politics of Identity and Power in Rubell’s ‘Ivanka Vacuuming’

What is ‘Ivanka Vacuuming’? At Flashpoint Gallery, viewers are invited to throw crumbs for a former first daughter look-alike to vacuum clean for two hours. Surrounded by three walls reflecting the bright pink carpet, a model with striking resemblance to Ivanka Trump performs Jennifer Rubell’s new performance piece titled, ‘Ivanka Vacuuming’. Dressed in a pink

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11 Best Rangoli Designs: Unveiling the Beauty of Rangoli Designs

Rangoli, an ancient Indian art form, is a vibrant and captivating way of adorning the floors of homes and public spaces during festive occasions. This article will look into the world of Rangoli designs, exploring their significance, history, and the process of creating them. Join us as we unravel the beauty and cultural heritage behind

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We Should Know About the Exercise of Power Hides in Rembrandt Painting

Do you think the visual representation of power hides in paintings or Artworks? Power is an inevitable element of human culture; as Foucault claims, ”individuals are the product of power”. A painting, ‘The night watch’, was completed in 1642 by the Dutch golden age master Rembrandt (1606- 1669), evidently narrates the visual representation of power

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Stitched with Care: Handmade Tale of Kasuti Embroidery from Karnataka

The hands that embroider the Indian textiles are artists of the greatest degree. One such embroidery tradition from Karnataka is Kasuti embroidery. It is a popular art form in northern Karnataka that is practised by women of the region, India, rooted in the region’s villages. It is one of the oldest Indian practices, dating back

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Deviant Art’s Decision to Label AI Images Creates a Vicious Debate Among Artists and Users

The introduction of AI-generated images on DeviantArt, a popular online platform for artists, has ignited a heated debate within the artistic community. With the site’s recent announcement that users must disclose whether their works were created using AI tools, discussions surrounding art, creativity, and profit have intensified. The controversy highlights the challenges of defining art,

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Palghar Artists Honored to Paint Warli Art on Rashtrapati Bhavan’s Museum Wall

Artists from Dahanu in the Palghar district have been given the esteemed opportunity to showcase their talent by painting the walls of the marble museum at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi with captivating Warli art. Through the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), disciples of the renowned Warli artist Padmashree Jivya Soma Mahse

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‘Tree & Serpent’: New Book Traces the Emergence of Buddhist Art in Southern India

A groundbreaking new art book titled “Tree & Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India” is set to be released, providing a pioneering study on the emergence of Buddhist art in southern India. The book, published by Mapin in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) in New York, sheds light on the vibrant and

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