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Unraveling the Tragic Tale: Vincent Van Gogh’s Death and His Enduring Artistic Legacy

On This Day /

29th July 2023. ON THIS DAY. Vincent Van Gogh, one of the most celebrated artists in history died on 29 July 1890, leaving an indelible mark on the world of art. His captivating paintings, such as “Starry Night” and “Sunflowers,” are admired globally. However, his life was fraught with challenges, including mental illness and personal […]

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Antiquities Trafficking: Debunking the Myth of the “Third Largest Illicit Trade”

News /

The claim that the illicit antiquities trade is the “third largest illicit trade in the world” has been widely circulated for over five decades. However, new research by archaeologists Donna Yates and Neil Brodie sheds light on the origins of this factoid and exposes its lack of verifiable evidence. The study, published in the peer-reviewed

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Christie’s Fails to Sell $400,000 ‘Lost Robbie’ NFT Weeks After a Similar One Sold on SuperRare

art market news, News /

The digital art market has been experiencing both highs and lows, with occasional impressive sales amid an overall bear market. Recently, the Canadian company Lighthouse Immersive Inc., renowned for its immersive art exhibitions, filed for bankruptcy in the US. Similarly, Christie’s faced its share of challenges in the digital art space when one of artist

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Canadian Company Behind Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition Files for Bankruptcy

News /

The Canadian company Lighthouse Immersive Inc., known for its popular immersive art exhibitions featuring the works of renowned artists like Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Gustav Klimt, and Claude Monet, has recently filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy in the United States. With its headquarters in Toronto, Lighthouse Immersive’s legal filing in Delaware aims to protect

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The Legacy of Barbie: 11 Times the Girl In Plastic Got Too Controversial.

#longread, Columns, Do You Know?, Featured /

Sure, The theme of Barbie is to make every girl believe they can be anything they want…as long as they’re tall, blonde, white, skinny and their head is larger than their waist! The role of Barbie in the minds of young girls has always been brought into question. Is she a feminist icon, a flagbearer

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Once a Safety Spot Now a Terrorist Hub: The Underground City of Turkey

Columns, Room For More Art /

The Turkish province of Central Anatolia’s Cappadocia contains the deepest unearthed underground city, known as Derinkuyu. Cappadocia is a stunning natural marvel, home to magnificent fairy chimneys and eroded tunnels, and it is a breathtaking geological show. Additionally, it is laced with deep underground chambers and tunnels that have served as hiding places for numerous

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Augusta Savage: A Woman Artist of Harlem Renaissance Who Tunes African Melodies

Artist Profile, Columns, Featured /

Harlem Renaissance was an intellectual and artistic revival of the Afro-American community, opening African society to a ‘cultured community’ and a more renewed one. Harlem Renaissance brought music, Art, dance, fashion, literature, theatre, political and scholarly mindset, and ambiance to the Afro-American society that communed in Harlem province in the 1920s and 1930s. Harlem Renaissance

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French Embassy in India Announces Winners of Villa Swagatam 2023-2024: Fostering Indo-French Artistic Exchange

News, Opportunities /

The French Embassy in India and the French Institute in India have unveiled the 17 talented winners selected for the inaugural season of the Villa Swagatam residency programme. This unique initiative aims to foster artistic exchange between India and France by providing artists and writers with the opportunity to spend one to three months in

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Remembering Maruthi: Master of Wash Art and a Visionary Illustrator Passes at 85

News, Obituary /

The world of art mourns the loss of a legendary artist, Maruthi, renowned for his mesmerising wash art and captivating illustrations that graced the pages of popular Tamil magazines for several decades. With his unique style and unparalleled talent, Maruthi brought life to the stories and novels, especially highlighting the emotions and essence of women

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Ink Traditions: The Fascinating Story behind Traditional Tattoos of India

Columns, Featured /

Tattoos, an ancient form of body art, have been an integral part of Indian culture for ages. While some people today view tattoos as a fashion statement or trend, their roots can be traced back to various indigenous tribes that practised the art of tattooing. In this article, we will be looking into the history

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