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All You Need to Know About KATHKUNI – Himanchal’s Sustainable Architecture

        The culture and traditions of Himachal are as old as civilisation in the Himalayas themselves. The locals knew and understood the region well and developed their habitats in sync with the local resources. This synchronisation between man and nature has been in place for centuries. Himachal’s rich cultural heritage is a

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Exploring the Therapeutic Aspects of Art Education: Bridging the Gap between Art Therapy and Art Teaching

Art education holds a significant role in promoting creativity and emotional well-being among students, and art teachers play a crucial part in fostering these aspects. They possess a deep understanding of the therapeutic and creative processes that occur in the art classroom, recognising their inherent similarities. Both processes involve an initial encounter, a destructive stage,

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Disaster and Architecture: How Catastrophes Have Shaped Iconic Buildings

Throughout history, some of the world’s most famous buildings have endured various catastrophes, including fire, war, and natural disasters. Despite the challenges they faced, these architectural marvels have not only survived but also bear the scars that tell their compelling stories. This article looks into the remarkable resilience of iconic structures such as the Parthenon,

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Tragic Loss: Seminal Sculpture by Michelangelo Pistoletto Destroyed in Fire in Naples

In a devastating incident, a renowned sculpture by Michelangelo Pistoletto, one of Italy’s most celebrated living artists, was destroyed in a fire that broke out outside Naples City Hall. The artwork, titled “Venus in Rags,” depicted a neoclassical nude Venus amidst a pile of colourful rags, juxtaposing divine beauty with earthly destitution. This tragic event

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Angelina Jolie to Rent Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Former Studio for New Fashion Venture

 The iconic building at 57 Great Jones Street in New York City’s Greenwich Village has a rich history, having been home to renowned artists Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Now, Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie has signed an eight-year lease for the space, intending to transform it into the headquarters of her new fashion venture,

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Watery Paths of Jackson Pollock: Illusion, Fiction and Abstract

American artist Jackson Pollock, Robert Motherwell and William Baziotes are a trio of American Modern Art; Peggy Guggenheim, an American art collector, bohemian and socialite, called them her ‘War babies’. Art readers know the basic of Jackson Pollock, and we need to know about the single painting titled ‘Watery Paths. Jackson Pollock is the most

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Artist Shahidul Alam Withdraws from Noida Exhibition, Criticizing Kiran Nadar’s Involvement

Renowned Bangladeshi photographer and activist Shahidul Alam has withdrawn from his upcoming retrospective exhibition, “Singed but not Burnt,” at the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) in Noida, India. In a statement, Alam expressed his solidarity with artists who criticise the use of government-run cultural institutions as tools of state-sponsored propaganda instead of spaces for

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