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Krispin Joseph PX How do we choose hairstyles for us? From where we took the reference for that? Bollywood stars and other celebrities from sports may influence us to prefer hairstyles. Do you think about ancient hairstyles and how the ancient people manage their hair and the hairstyle? How can we understand the ancient hairstyle? […]
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Iftikar Ahmed In a groundbreaking development, the Ruzivo School of Design and Innovation is introducing an AI-Integrated Interior Design course, marking the first of its kind in India. Located in the technologically advanced city of Kozhikode, this course aims to propel the field of interior design into the future. Led by visionary architects, interior designers,
Smriti Malhotra In the interconnected universe of art, Suneet Chopra’s approach to curation was one of meticulous editing, according to artist Saba Hasan. Chopra would begin every discussion on selecting works for exhibition with the mantra of “edit, edit, edit.” He believed that artists themselves were the best curators, emphasising the importance of stepping back
Iftikar Ahmed A British couple has found themselves trapped in a “living nightmare” since enigmatic street artist Banksy adorned the side of their Suffolk residence with a massive seagull mural in 2021, according to reports in the Sun. Garry and Gokean Coutts, the homeowners, have been plagued by vandals and faced with a costly dilemma:
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Iftikar Ahmed Two climate activists who vandalised a famous Degas sculpture at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. have been indicted by a federal grand jury. The charges include “conspiracy to commit an offence against the United States” and injury to an exhibit or property at the museum, as stated by the US
Tsuktiben Jamir mOTHERTONGUE Born in West Bengal in 1971, Mithu Sen is a conceptual artist. With a focus on the “myths” of sexuality, language, market, and marginalisation, Mithu Sen creates conceptual and interactive multi-format expressions through drawings, performances, poetry, moving images, sculptures, installations, sound, and more, to explore and subvert hierarchical codes and rules. Mithu
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Tsuktiben Jamir Art Dubai is the largest international art fair in the Middle East. It is held in March in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, every year. In the past 17 years, Art Dubai has solidified its position as a major catalyst for local, regional, and global discussions on art from the Middle East and surrounding
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Iftikar Ahmed Christie’s and Sotheby’s recently held mid-season Old Masters sales in New York, which collectively generated $12.9 million in sales. While this figure is modest compared to auctions featuring higher-value lots, specialists at both auction houses are dismissing concerns about the health of the Old Masters market. In recent years, the dominance of Old
Vaishnavi Srivastava Looking to learn more about Indian art and handicrafts during this long weekend? Well, you happen to stumble across the right article. We at Abir Pothi have compiled a list of five documentaries on Indian Handicrafts that one must watch in order to explore more of the Indian art scene from an artisan’s
5 Short Films On Indian Handicraft You Need To Watch This Weekend! Read More »
Smriti Malhotra Channapatna toy making is making headlines lately due to the newly unveiled Dancing girl at the International Museum Expo 2023 that was held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Let’s dive into the curious case of Channapatna toy-making. These delightful lacquer covered wooden toys are made with soft ivory or hale mara by the
Crafting Channapatna Toys: Tale of Great Indian Artistry Read More »