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Princes William and Harry’s Portrait was Allegedly Removed after Pressure from Kate Middleton, According to London’s National Portrait Gallery.

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Pratiksha Shome The National Portrait Gallery in London has become the latest battleground for Prince William and Prince Harry’s sibling rivalry, not a biography or an American TV programme. The two princes’ joint image won’t be on show when the museum reopens to visitors later this month after a multimillion-dollar refurbishment. The project was completed […]

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Collector’s Choice Modern Indian Art Auction at AstaGuru

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Tsuktiben Jamir Located in Mumbai, AstaGuru is “India’s premium online auction house for art, antiques, and luxury.” AstaGuru will be organising a ‘Collector’s Choice’ Modern Indian Art auction on the 20th and 21st of June, 2023. According to the auction house, the upcoming auction will present “a remarkable opportunity for bidders to acquire exquisite masterpieces

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Resurrecting the Artistic Legacy: Rediscovering the Allure of Poonah Painting in Victorian England

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Tsuktiben Jamir Poonah painting was a technique that gained popularity in Victorian England during the 19th century. It revolved around images of flowers, birds, and other objects, imitating Oriental art by applying thick opaque colour on thin paper without adding a backdrop or shading. The art style was trendy among women and, for a long

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Mediating between the civilisations: Samvaad with the Founder of the Unnati Cultural Village from Nepal

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Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims  to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From

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Why is Dwayne Johnson Performing Hindu Rituals?

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Aditya Sisodia In recent days, a series of AI-generated photos featuring Hollywood actor and former professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson, widely known as “The Rock,” dressed as a priest and engaged in Hindu prayer rituals have been circulating online. However, it is essential to clarify that these images are not real, and the claims suggesting that

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Bangladeshi Art Unveiled: Galleri Kaya’s 19th-Anniversary Exhibition Showcases a Kaleidoscope of Creativity

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Aditya Sisodia Galleri Kaya’s 19th-anniversary exhibition offers a captivating glimpse into the world of art, showcasing a remarkable selection of artworks by 50 modern and contemporary Bangladeshi and Indian artists. Spanning from 1954 to 2023, this exhibition celebrates the diverse range of artistic styles, themes, techniques, and mediums that have shaped the art scenes of

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A Splendid Land: Exploring Udaipur’s Royal Landscape Paintings at the Cleveland Museum of Art

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Aditya Sisodia The Cleveland Museum of Art is set to transport visitors into the captivating realm of Udaipur with its upcoming exhibition, “A Splendid Land: Paintings from Royal Udaipur.” Organised by the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art, this remarkable showcase highlights the landscape paintings commissioned by the Mewar kings, who once ruled over the

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France’s 7,000-year-old Ancient Stones Demolished to Make Room for a New Chain of Hardware Stores.

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Pratiksha Shome   The removal of a historic stone field in Carnac, a village in northern France, to make room for a hardware shop chain was reported on Thursday by France 24. The area’s prehistoric wealth has been destroyed, according to archaeologist Christian Obeltz of Carnac, who spoke to Agence France Presse. The 39 stones

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Beloved Artist House Museum Flooded in Ukraine Due to Catastrophic Dam Collapse

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Pratiksha Shome According to reports, a disastrous dam failure in southern Ukraine has submerged the home museum of the late artist Polina Rayko, whose painting of a dove became a representation of Ukraine’s resistance to the Russian invasion. According to the Associated Press, the Kakhova dam on the Dnieper River broke on Tuesday, flooding dozens

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