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The Disturbing Beauty of Midsommar: Art and Foreshadowing.

Vaishnavi Srivastava Warning: movie spoilers, gore and nude imagery. Over the years post its release back in 2019, Midsommar -the beautifully grotesque horror by the Hereditary-famed director Ari Aster has certainly made its rounds in conversations amongst the “cinephile” circles for the movie’s out-of the-ordinary imagery and visuals which might be a little too, well, […]

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How to Be an Artist? Find Out What Renowned Art Critic Jerry Saltz Has to Say

Iftikar Ahmed Being an artist is a journey filled with creativity, challenges, and personal growth. Jerry Saltz offers valuable insights on how to navigate this path to artistic fulfilment. This essay explores Saltz’s perspective, highlighting key points for aspiring artists. From embracing experimentation and practising regularly to seeking inspiration and embracing failure, we delve into

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Celebration of Jewellery: AstaGuru’s upcoming Auction

Tsuktiben Jamir AstaGuru is India’s Premium Auction House for Art, Antiques and Luxury items. Established in 2008, AstaGuru deals in modern and contemporary Indian art, jewellery, fine silver, watches, celebrity memorabilia, textiles, numismatics, rare books, philately, as well as vintage cars. ‘Jewellery, Silver & Timepieces’ is another one of AstaGuru’s upcoming auctions that is scheduled

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Famous Art Critic Jerry Saltz’s Ideas of Art You Should Know About

Krispin Joseph PX Most entries here (in ‘Art is Life’, a book by Jerry Saltz) are hosannas for established luminaries and tributes to late, great legends. Saltz sings the praises of Kara Walker and Robert Gober; he mourns the losses of Chris Burden and Louise Bourgeois; he celebrates the lives of Dorothea Tanning and Beauford

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Celebrating Museum Day through a Monumental Expo 

Krispin Joseph px The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, inaugurated the International Museum Expo 2023 at Pragati Maidan. Ministry of Culture is organising the three-day event to commemorate the 47th International Museum Day, celebrated May 18th internationally. On the 18th morning at 10.30 PM, Narendra Modi started the ceremony celebrating Museum culture, historical objects,

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Museums, Sustainability and Wellbeing: International Museum Day 2023.

Vaishnavi Srivastava Be it art, a source of historicity, or a place of leisure, museums sure have a way to cater to every audience, regardless of their age in order to showcase a world of cultures in the most insightful possible way. They tell stories of past and present events and display a horizon of

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