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Artist Eduardo Kac to Send a Hologram Into Space. What does it mean to us?

Featured, News / July 31, 2023

Eduardo Kac’s Decades-Long Vision Takes Shape Renowned artist Eduardo Kac is about to accomplish a lifelong dream with his artwork Ágora (1986-2023), a piece specifically designed for deep space. After three decades of waiting for the perfect opportunity, Ágora is set to embark on a journey beyond Earth’s atmosphere. But this space voyage is not […]

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Why Andy Warhol Painted Ten Jews of the Twentieth Century?

Do You Know? / July 29, 2023

Andy Warhol is one of the late twentieth century’s great artists and the God of Pop Art. Andy Warhol’s Artwork is often stated as a significant intervention in the Capitalist concept of Art. Andy Warhol’s work, The Ten Portraits of Jews of the Twentieth Century, is valuable and arguably considered the most critical piece in

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Capturing Life: Malick Sidibé’s Black and White Reflections of Mali

Columns / July 29, 2023

In the photographs of Malick Sidibé, one finds the essence of life spilling over, transcending the space between the viewer and the subjects within the photograph. There is movement, spirit, and community- all gathered during a pivotal time in Malian history, immediately after its independence from French colonial rule. Sidibé’s work is renowned today for

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Marianne North: Botanical Artists and A Perfect World of Wonders

Artist Profile, Columns, Featured / July 29, 2023

Who is an Artist in modern terms? One who produces Artwork to fulfil the prevalent desire of the people or the market? Otherwise, the artist who makes works for the taste of the Gallery and the people ready to purchase the Artwork? When discussing Art in a market-oriented economy, Art is more than an investment,

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Unraveling the Tragic Tale: Vincent Van Gogh’s Death and His Enduring Artistic Legacy

On This Day / July 29, 2023

29th July 2023. ON THIS DAY. Vincent Van Gogh, one of the most celebrated artists in history died on 29 July 1890, leaving an indelible mark on the world of art. His captivating paintings, such as “Starry Night” and “Sunflowers,” are admired globally. However, his life was fraught with challenges, including mental illness and personal

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Antiquities Trafficking: Debunking the Myth of the “Third Largest Illicit Trade”

News / July 29, 2023

The claim that the illicit antiquities trade is the “third largest illicit trade in the world” has been widely circulated for over five decades. However, new research by archaeologists Donna Yates and Neil Brodie sheds light on the origins of this factoid and exposes its lack of verifiable evidence. The study, published in the peer-reviewed

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Christie’s Fails to Sell $400,000 ‘Lost Robbie’ NFT Weeks After a Similar One Sold on SuperRare

art market news, News / July 29, 2023

The digital art market has been experiencing both highs and lows, with occasional impressive sales amid an overall bear market. Recently, the Canadian company Lighthouse Immersive Inc., renowned for its immersive art exhibitions, filed for bankruptcy in the US. Similarly, Christie’s faced its share of challenges in the digital art space when one of artist

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Canadian Company Behind Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition Files for Bankruptcy

News / July 29, 2023

The Canadian company Lighthouse Immersive Inc., known for its popular immersive art exhibitions featuring the works of renowned artists like Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Gustav Klimt, and Claude Monet, has recently filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy in the United States. With its headquarters in Toronto, Lighthouse Immersive’s legal filing in Delaware aims to protect

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The Legacy of Barbie: 11 Times the Girl In Plastic Got Too Controversial.

#longread, Columns, Do You Know?, Featured / July 28, 2023

Sure, The theme of Barbie is to make every girl believe they can be anything they want…as long as they’re tall, blonde, white, skinny and their head is larger than their waist! The role of Barbie in the minds of young girls has always been brought into question. Is she a feminist icon, a flagbearer

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Once a Safety Spot Now a Terrorist Hub: The Underground City of Turkey

Columns, Room For More Art / July 28, 2023

The Turkish province of Central Anatolia’s Cappadocia contains the deepest unearthed underground city, known as Derinkuyu. Cappadocia is a stunning natural marvel, home to magnificent fairy chimneys and eroded tunnels, and it is a breathtaking geological show. Additionally, it is laced with deep underground chambers and tunnels that have served as hiding places for numerous

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