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A 2300-Year-Old Hecate Statue of Three- Headed Goddess Discovered in Turkeyeris

Discovering History in Kelenderis: Unearthing the Goddess In the sun-kissed city of Kelenderis, nestled within the southern Turkish province of Mersin, a remarkable archaeological revelation has come to light. A 2300-year-old statue of the three-headed goddess Hecate, alongside a treasure trove of Hellenistic period ceramics, has been unearthed, shedding new light on the ancient city’s […]

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How Photography Influenced, Changed and Modernised Art

What happens after the invention of Photography? In the age of smartphones, everybody is a shutterbug, and millions of images are produced and distributed daily on the web. Today the world celebrates Photography Day through photos captured in worlds the most valued cameras and smartphones. Historically, Photography is only affordable for some; now, anyone can

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A Group of 75 Gifted Artists is Set to Paint Lord Ram at the Heart of Ayodhya Temple

In a remarkable confluence of art, spirituality, and history, a group of 75 gifted artists is set to embark on an extraordinary endeavor at the heart of Ayodhya, India. Their mission: to create a vivid tapestry of works centered around Lord Ram, delving into both “the Man and the Idea.” This artistic venture will culminate

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Hurun India’s Successful Artists’ List: The Top Artist has Made 91 crore in 2023

The renowned Hurun Research Institute has unveiled the much-anticipated India Art List 2023, spotlighting the country’s top 50 most successful living artists. This comprehensive ranking sheds light on the artists’ achievements by evaluating the sales of their artworks through public auctions, spanning the year up to July 31, 2023. The list not only highlights the

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Cubism: Portraying (Un)Reality, Questioning the Form and Space

  Cubism as an Art school developed at the beginning of the 20th century, after the experimental art practice of artists Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque in the 1907-08 period. Cubism is considered a rebellious new technique for portraying (un)reality, bringing diverse stances of matters (usually entities or figurines) jointly in the same painting, resulting

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Samvaad: Conversations with Umang Hutheesing (Part VI of VI)

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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Contemporary Indian Painting: A Dynamic Fusion of Tradition and Innovation

Contemporary Indian Painting is the art that has been and continues to be created during our lifetimes. This is a form of art that originated around the 1960’s or 1970s and continues to exist to date. This art is emerging day by day. Both established and upcoming artists are coming up with innovative ideas. It

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René Magritte: Rebel in Surrealism, Prophet in Art, Mystic in Poetic Images

  “The painter’s art, as I see it, is about making poetic images visible.” René Magritte Who invent surrealistic Art is a challenging question in art history. Most artists have some layer of surrealism, and most artworks play ambiguous roles in human expressive history. Which elements can people easily understand, from clouds, pipes, bowler hats,

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