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11 Things You cannot Miss about The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch

The Garden of Earthly Delights, an iconic triptych painting created by the enigmatic Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch, is a masterpiece that has enthralled and perplexed audiences for centuries. Completed around the year 1500, this intricate and surreal artwork is shrouded in mystery, inviting viewers to delve into its depths and unravel its hidden meanings. The

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Pioneer of Deconstructivist Architecture Helmut Swiczinsky Dies at 81

Vienna – Helmut Swiczinsky, co-founder of the influential Vienna-based architecture firm Coop Himmelb(l)au and a pioneering figure in deconstructivist architecture, died July 29, 2025, at age 81. Born in Poznań, Poland, in 1944, Swiczinsky studied architecture at Vienna University of Technology and the Architectural Association in London. He co-founded Coop Himmelb(l)au in 1968 with Wolf

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Seven Artists Win Life-Changing London Studio Spaces as Creative Crisis Deepens

Loewe Foundation and Studio Voltaire award £5,000 grants and workspace to emerging talent amid city’s affordability crunch Seven emerging artists will receive studio space and financial support through the third annual Loewe Foundation and Studio Voltaire award, addressing London’s severe shortage of affordable creative workspace. The recipients—selected from over 500 applicants—are painter and drag performer

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Kimsooja Receives French Order of Arts and Letters Award

South Korean conceptual artist Kimsooja was promoted to Officer of the French Order of Arts and Letters, receiving the honor at the French ambassador’s residence in Seoul. The promotion to Officer represents the second-highest rank in France’s three-tier cultural honor system. The Order of Arts and Letters, established in 1957 by the French Ministry of

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9 Historic Domes That Define India’s Architectural Legacy

In Indian architectural history, domes have played a significant role, appearing in Buddhist stupas, Jain temples, and the opulence of Mughal buildings. These constructions were not just technical achievements but also symbolic representations of the sacred, whether they were the bulbous, elaborately decorated domes of Islamic architecture or the early domical forms found in stupas.

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Piprahwa Gems Linked to Buddha Return to India After 127 Years

A collection of over 300 ancient jewels, known as the Piprahwa Gems of the Historical Buddha, has returned to India after 127 years. These jewels, which include amethysts, topaz, and pearls, date back to the Mauryan Empire, Ashokan era, around 240–200 BCE. English estate manager William Claxton Peppé discovered the jewels in 1898 at an

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