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The Inextricable Link Between Cave Art Tourism and Job Opportunities in India

Tsuktiben Jamir With its rich culture and art, India weaves a vibrant tapestry that has mesmerised people worldwide for centuries. From awe-inspiring ancient monuments and temples to lively festivals and diverse traditional crafts, India offers its locals and visitors a treasure trove of experiences. The country’s cultural heritage is a testament to its glorious past, […]

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Jyotsna Sonavane: Capturing the Essence of Nature through Abstract Expressions

Artist of the Week is a special category that recognises and highlights the works of talented artists.  Each week,  new artists are featured, showcasing their unique styles, techniques, and themes. From emerging artists to established veterans, the Artist of the Week category celebrates creativity and diversity in the art world and provides a platform for

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Vishnu Sonavane: Exploring the Depths of Artistic Wonder and Transformative Expression

Artist of the Week is a special category that recognises and highlights the works of talented artists.  Each week,  new artists are featured, showcasing their unique styles, techniques, and themes. From emerging artists to established veterans, the Artist of the Week category celebrates creativity and diversity in the art world and provides a platform for

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A Tapestry of Life: Why Depicting Animals and Birds in Ancient Indian Art?

Birds and animals play an important role in human life. They are essential to many facets of human life, including food, entertainment, and ecological harmony. Due of the numerous advantages they provide, humans have frequently equated them with deities and given them supernatural abilities. Human and animal existence have been intertwined since the stone era.

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‘Times We Live In’: When Migrant Labours Comes to Painting

It’s not surprising that the real-life experience is reflected in the artwork. We use painting or literature to understand the social settings of a time because they might be included in that ‘creative’ expressions. What is creative is not something that excludes all those social realities; some painters may use the facts to create an

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Samvaad with Sidharth: The Visual Story Teller of Many Journeys (Part 1 of 5)

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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Antiquities Dealer Douglas Latchford’s Estate Settles Trafficking Case for $12 Million

The estate of antiquities dealer Douglas Latchford has reached a settlement in a civil case, agreeing to pay $12 million and relinquish a 7th-century Vietnamese sculpture. The case alleged that Latchford profited millions of dollars from the sale of stolen artifacts. Julia Copleston, Latchford’s daughter, inherited over 125 statues and gold relics that were claimed

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Sa Ladakh: High-Altitude Land Art Exhibition Explores Climate, Culture, and Community in Ladakh

Sa Ladakh, South Asia’s highest contemporary land art group exhibition, is set to take place in Ladakh from August 1 to 23. Located at an altitude of 3600m, the exhibition will delve into the themes of climate, culture, and community in high-altitude environments. The exhibition will feature artworks by local Ladakhi artists, as well as

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Navigating the Ownership Conundrum: Generative AI and Copyright Law in the Digital Age

Generative AI, with its ability to create art and other forms of creative output, has raised crucial questions about ownership and authorship. As these AI tools, such as Midjourney and Stable Diffusion, gain prominence, concerns arise regarding the compensation of artists whose work is used to train AI models, ownership of AI-generated images, and the

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Rajasthan Introduces 100-Day Employment Scheme for Folk Artists: Mukhyamantri Lok Kalakar Protsahan Yojana-2023

Rajasthan’s Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has recently introduced a pioneering initiative called the “Mukhyamantri Lok Kalakar Protsahan Yojana-2023” to provide guaranteed employment opportunities to folk artists in the state. Taking inspiration from the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), this scheme aims to support and promote the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan by

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