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The World-Renowned Legacy of Ahmedabad City in Art, Architecture, Design and Craft

The Art, Architecture, and Design of the great cities of India and abroad come from a great city, Ahmedabad, said Umang Hutheesing, Hutheesing’s design company, and studio and founder of Hutheesing Heritage Foundation, in a conversation with Nidheesh Tyagi from Abir. Hutheesing’s design company and studio are located in a historical location, Haveli Jaising Bhai […]

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A $4 N.C. Wyeth artwork bought at a thrift store might get $250,000 at auction.

Unknown Whereabouts for 80 Years For nearly eight decades, a painting attributed to N.C. Wyeth, a prominent figure in the Wyeth family of painters, remained lost to the art world. However, a seemingly serendipitous Facebook post has led to the exciting rediscovery of the artwork. A Thrift Store Find with Remarkable Potential In 2017, an

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Alfredo Martinez: Artist Who Faked Basquiats Dies at 56

Alfredo Martinez, a distinctive New York artist known for his controversial exploits, including faking Basquiat paintings and his involvement with Anna Delvey’s art, has passed away at the age of 56. Various social media posts, including one by actor Adrien Brody, confirmed his death. An Artist and Friend Remembered Adrien Brody referred to Martinez as

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Climate Activists Again! Throws paint on Tom Thomson Art at Canadian Gallery

In a surprising turn of events, an environmental protester was arrested for mischief at an art gallery in Ottawa. The Ottawa Police were called to the gallery at noon after the protester engaged in an act of defiance. The arrested individual’s action has ignited a debate over the appropriate methods for conveying environmental concerns. A

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Sa Ladakh: Fostering Art, Sustainability, and Community Engagement at South Asia’s Highest Land Art Exhibition

Raki Nikahetiya, a visionary multi-disciplinary artist, has embarked on an artistic journey that traverses continents and cultures. With a home base in New Delhi, London, Vienna, and Colombo, Raki is the co-founder of “Sa Ladakh,”. Raki along with Tenzing (Jammy) Jamyang, Ladakhi Climbing Pioneer and Sagardeep Singh, Interior Designer as co-founders held a groundbreaking contemporary

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Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres: Bridging Neoclassicism and Romanticism

29th August 2023. ON THIS DAY. “Drawing is the probity of art. To draw does not mean simply to reproduce contours; drawing does not consist merely of line: drawing is also expression, the inner form, the plane, modelling. See what remains after that!” -JAD Ingres In the 19th-century art world, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres boldly combined conventional

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Leheriya: The Tied and Dyed Threads of Rajasthan

Origins of Leheriya Originating in Rajasthan, leheriya is a tie-dye technique renowned for its unique arrangements of stripes, chevrons, and diagonals. This traditional artistry adorns men’s safas (turban cloths), women’s odhanis, and sarees, drawing inspiration from the monsoon’s celebratory essence in the state, and the wind’s imprints on desert sands, reflected in its name derived

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Cairo Government: Demolish Cultural Centers, Modernise Cairo

Historic Neighborhoods and Landmarks Face Demolition The vibrant streets and neighborhoods of Cairo, once steeped in history and culture, are undergoing a dramatic transformation as the government’s modernization plan sweeps through the city. Residents of the working-class areas are witnessing their homes, green spaces, archaeological treasures, and beloved cultural hubs vanish, igniting concerns about the

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