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Zarina: The Sad Song of Partition, Painted World of Displacement

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Zarina, a beloved Artist who crafted poetical ‘Art’ in different mediums, was honoured and remembered last day worldwide. Zarina Hashmi was an Indian-American artist celebrated for her works encircled with printmaking, drawings, lithography and sculpture, more as an associate of the Minimalist movement and the narration of abstract and geometric patterns and forms.  Zarina was […]

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Maurycy Gottlieb: Exploring the Masterpieces of a Pioneering Artist

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Maurycy Gottlieb, an exceptional Polish-Jewish painter from the 19th century, continues to captivate art enthusiasts with his remarkable talent and thought-provoking artworks. His paintings offer a unique glimpse into the world of Jewish culture, history, and religious traditions, including his renowned depiction of Yom Kippur. In this article, we will delve into the life and

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Mayurbhanj Artist Depicts India’s Moon Mission Chandrayaan-3 Through Smoke Art

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India recently carried out its highly anticipated lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, on July 14 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh. While the country’s ‘Bahubali’ rocket successfully placed the moon spacecraft, Chandrayaan-3, into orbit, India eagerly awaits the lander’s soft landing on the moon’s surface, scheduled for August 23. Spanning from July 14 to

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Art Collective Attacks Controversial Kunsthaus Zurich Nazi-Linked Exhibition

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According to a report on Tuesday by the Swiss Public Radio SRF, the art group KKKK broke into the website of a contentious show at the Kunsthaus Zurich in Switzerland. To replace the four QR codes with its own biography of the collector Emil Georg Bührle, whose collections are the focus of the exhibition, the

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Off the Edge: Mequitta Ahuja’s iconic painting

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Contemporary figurative painter Mequitta Ahuja is of African American and Indian American descent. She aims to reframe self-portraiture as a creative endeavour rather than a test of identity. She refers to her previous writing as automythography, a synthesis of mythology from many cultures and personal mythology. Ahuja’s work undermines the genre’s prevailing conventions by fusing

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A Weave as Old as Time: Story of Himroo Fabrics

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Himroo, a word derived from Persia, holds a regal past. Once, it was intricately woven with threads of pure gold and silver, crafted exclusively for the noble families. The tale begins when a group of skilled weavers migrated from Delhi to Daulatabad in the 14th century, near Aurangabad, prompted by King Mohammad Bin Tughlaq’s decision

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Long-Lost Arshile Gorky Portrait of Artist Anna Walinska Turns Up in Rhode Island

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A long-lost portrait by renowned artist Arshile Gorky, depicting fellow artist Anna Walinska, has resurfaced in Rhode Island after decades of obscurity. The discovery of this significant artwork, which had eluded art experts and enthusiasts for years, is a testament to the power of digital catalogue raisonné and the determination of those involved in preserving

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Woven Narratives: Showcasing India’s Handloom Heritage at “Woven Narratives” Exhibition in Hampi

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The JSW Foundation, the social development wing of JSW Group, recently organised a remarkable exhibition called “Woven Narratives” at Hampi in the Vijayanagar district. Curated by renowned textile designer, writer, and curator Mayank Mansingh Kaul, the exhibition highlights the rich tapestry of Indian handlooms. Held in honour of the G20 Sherpa Delegation, G20 Culture Working

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Rare Opportunity to Witness Masterpieces by Picasso, Dali, Chagall, Matisse, Renoir, and More at Auction in India

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In a remarkable event for art enthusiasts in India, AstaGuru is set to host an extraordinary auction featuring renowned masterpieces by some of the world’s greatest artists. From Pablo Picasso to Salvador Dali, Joan Miro to Henri Matisse, and Andy Warhol to Bernard Buffet, this auction offers a unique opportunity to experience the works of

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