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The Dreams of Leonardo Da Vinci: The Vulture Fantasy From a Memory of his Childhood

Smriti Malhotra Leonardo da Vinci had various dreams and aspirations throughout his life, many of which were related to his pursuits as an artist, scientist, and inventor. One of his  dreams was to uncover and understand the mysteries of the natural world. He was deeply fascinated by anatomy, optics, engineering, and the principles of flight. […]

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Is stealing art an art itself? Meet Mr. Breitwieser

Tsuktiben Jamir Are you prolific in any subject? When do we call someone prolific? One who continuously does artwork is considered a prolific artist. Painting or writing poetry and fiction and producing music is considered prolific creativity. Genius people are called prolific writers, painters, artists or musicians. They make the volume of something in their

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The Art of Banasari Weaving: Two Artists’ Unwavering Dedication Coupled with Nita Ambani’s Support

Tsuktiben Jamir Mrs Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, has always had a deep passion and admiration for Indian art and culture, and she has gone above and beyond to promote it on multiple platforms. Mrs Ambani has taken centre stage at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai, where she recently

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Berlin Based Artist and Filmmaker, Heiko-Thandeka Ncube Commits Suicide at the Age of 32

Pratiksha Shome Heiko-Thandeka Ncube, a filmmaker whose works on racial violence had begun to win praise in Berlin, passed away at the age of 32. Ncube was a board member of The Hub, a nonprofit organisation promoting art education in Berlin, and on June 9 he committed suicide, according to an Instagram post. “He was

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Picasso’s lover Françoise Gilot Shunned and Shamed in France

Pratiksha Shome Françoise Gilot famously stated, “I am painting as long as I am breathing. So it should come as no surprise that the artist, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 101, left behind a magnificent collection of work, including poetry, prose, ceramics, drawings, lithographs, paintings, and collages. Global tributes came

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Have You Seen the Drama in Peter Brueghel’s Painting ‘Fall of Icarus’?

Krispin Joseph PX Do you know what Western painter Peter Brueghel usually disguised in his paintings? Most of Brueghel’s paintings are more ambiguous than his contemporaries. Drama is the most essential element in Brueghel’s paintings. Drama makes his compositions more mysterious. Using these elements in his paintings, Peter Brueghel explores the intellectual up and down

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Untangling the Politics of Hair: STIR and FCB India Secure Gold at Cannes Lions 2023

Smriti Malhotra At the esteemed Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the campaign “Untangling the Politics of Hair” emerged triumphant, securing a prestigious Gold Lion in the Industry Craft Lions category. This remarkable achievement was announced during the 70th edition of the festival, which takes place from June 19 to 23, 2023. The award-winning campaign

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Vision 2030: All You Need to Know about Saudi Arab’s Burgeoning Art Scene

Smriti Malhotra The contemporary art scene in Saudi Arabia has experienced remarkable growth and transformation in recent years, positioning the country as a vibrant hub for artistic expression and cultural innovation. Fuelled by ambitious government initiatives, such as Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economy and promote cultural development, Saudi Arabia has witnessed a

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