Local Artists in Glasgow Confess to Creating Faux Banksy Street Art as an Experiment

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Two local artists in Glasgow have come forward to claim responsibility for the recent appearance of a faux Banksy street art in the city. The artwork emerged shortly after Banksy’s “Cut & Run” exhibition opened at the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow, leading some to believe that the renowned street artist was adding urban […]

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Moroccan-Belgian Photographer & WhatsApp Unite to Capture Cross-Cultural Creativity

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Moroccan-Belgian photographer Mous Lamrabat has collaborated with WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging application, to capture the essence of diasporic connectivity and cross-cultural creativity. With over 2 billion users in more than 180 countries, WhatsApp is renowned for its ability to connect people globally, and this collaboration sought to explore the transformative power of the

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Redefining the Meaning of ‘Ornamentation’ in Architecture through the Indian Context

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“In a highly productive nation, the ornament is no longer a natural product of its culture, and therefore represents backwardness or even a degenerative tendency.” (Loos, 1970). These are the words of Adolf Loos, a modernist architect from Vienna. He wrote this piece called ‘The Ornament and Crime’ in 1910 when the Art Nouveau moment

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Art for Social Media: How Has the Algorithm Altered Art?

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#vangogh on Instagram pulls up around 3.9 million images and video results-that include everything from the popular immersive exhibition doing its rounds to even accessories, recreations and themed make-up looks. Van Gogh’s art with vivid blues and yellows was suddenly everywhere- in physical and online markets- because of high click-throughs and resharing, all managed entirely

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Street Art as a Political Tool in Indian Context

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This long-read-research article about Street Art- Graffiti in the Indian context brings multi-layer ideas about social life and street art as a context itself.  Kritika Verma This chapter focuses on one issue in the wide-ranging, contemporary debates on the relationship between art and politics: philosophy’s role in these debates and its contribution. In the background,

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Reassessing Panofsky’s Influence: Challenging Norms in Art History and Embracing Diversity in Visual Interpretation

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One way to gain insight into the current directions of art historical study is to view them as providing alternatives to the prevailing approach of early modern art historians. Figures like Wölfflin and Panofsky, who were highly influential in the field, primarily focused their attention and developed their modes of analysis about the art of

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Parviz Tanavoli: The Poet and the Beloved King of Iranian Pop Art

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Is Parviz Tanavoli a poet or a Prophet in contemporary Iranian Art? Parviz became a popular and pioneering figure in Iranian Art over the last six decades, and he used Persian traditions to modernise and reinterpret Iranian Art. After completing his studies in Art in Tehran in the 1950s, Parviz started to create Artwork that

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Samvaad with Sidharth: The Visual Story Teller of Many Journeys (Part 4 of 5)

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Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From

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Report Reveals Plight of Persecuted Artists and Urges Expanded Protections

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A new report published by Artists at Risk Connection (ARC), an initiative of the freedom of expression nonprofit PEN America, sheds light on the plight of persecuted artists and calls for expanded protections from human rights and arts organisations. Titled “Art Is Power: 20 Artists on How They Fight for Justice and Inspire Change,” the

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Indian Influence on European Fashion; Showcasing Iconic Dress and Textiles, Exhibiting Cultural Exchange

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The recently-concluded exhibition “India in Fashion: The Impact of Indian Dress and Textiles on the Fashionable Imagination” occurred at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai, India. Curated by fashion journalist and editor Hamish Bowles, the exhibition explored India’s influence on European fashion throughout history. The exhibition was divided into ten sections, each

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