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Paintings of Monkeys Disclose the Indo-Greek Connections in Indus Valley Periods

Krispin Joseph PX We may have yet to learn about the prehistoric connections between two distant land. How they are connected and what kind of dealings happened in antiquity are fascinating. Indo-Greek relationships are ancient, and many links between these two greatest civilisations are disclosed in different scholarships. In the ancient Greek text, India is […]

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Famous Chinese Artist Yue Minjun is Accused by Internet Netizens of Defaming the Nation with His Iconic “Laughing Man”.

With his famous “laughing man” paintings, well-known Chinese artist Yue Minjun has been the newest target of nationalistic online influencers and netizens in China, who claim he has insulted the nation and tarnished the image of the army. Tweets and comments condemning the 61-year-old Beijing-based artist, one of China’s most prominent contemporary painters, began to

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Aesthetics of Curation: The Art of Display and Argument

Krispin Joseph PX What is Curation? Is there any definition for Curation? Every event is curated by someone who is an artist or an expert, called a curator. Curation considers an art practice, curating things, spaces, narratives, works of art, experience, music, performances and anything under a thematic idea with an aesthetical- political- historical perspective.

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3,586 Artefacts Recovered by Italian Police in a Protracted Operation from Looters

Italian police claim that after a protracted investigation involving hundreds of officers, they have found more than 3,500 artefacts. According to CNN, the operation led to the detention of 21 people. At a news conference held in Puglia earlier this week, the announcement was made. Numerous searches against people suspected of theft, illegal excavations, and

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Artist Shellyne Rodriguez is Accused of Menacing and Harassing a Reporter 

After the New York Post published a video of an artist named Shellyne Rodriguez holding what appeared to be a machete up to a reporter, she was detained on Thursday. On Thursday morning, Rodriguez was detained at the Bronx’s 43rd Precinct but was later released. The incident happened on Tuesday, and according to the New

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Amidst Public Demand, the ‘Swadesh’ Exhibition at Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre Extended

Tsuktiben Jamir The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai is a pioneering multidisciplinary cultural facility in the field of the arts. It was founded by Nita Ambani with a vision to use a variety of art forms to conserve and promote India’s rich art, culture, and legacy. The NMACC brings together individuals from

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Taihang Xinyu Art Museum’s Architecture Designed by Wang Chong Studio Blend into the Natural Landscape

Tsuktiben Jamir The Taihang Xinyu Art Museum in China’s Henan Province employed China-based Wang Chong Studio, which employed a sloping roof and rustic stone walls to make it blend in with its mountainous surroundings. The museum is built around a former warehouse that has a view of Taihang Mountain and sits close to the Cangxi

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How Sustainable is Indian Craft?

Smriti Malhotra Indian crafts as we know are a repository of century-old traditions that continue to pass down through generations. These crafts aren’t simply serving a utilitarian purpose but have beautiful stories and narratives to tell of our great culture. Encompassing a wide range of techniques such as weaving, pottery, embroidery, metalwork, wood-carving, woodwork, and

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