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Olo: The Newest Discovery Researchers have discovered a new colour which only 5 people have seen thus far. Named ‘olo‘, the “remarkable” findings were released in Science Advances. The colour is reminiscent of peacock blue or teal, with its saturation levels deemed “off-the-charts.” Prof Ren Ng, one of the study’s co-authors from the University of […]
A Color Beyond Reality: Only Five Humans Have Ever Seen ‘Olo’ Read More »
Who was Artist Henry Lerolle? Born on October 3, 1848, in Paris, artist Henry Lerolle was the second son of Adele-Edme Delaroche and Pierre Lerolle, a bronze manufacturer, engraver and landscape painter. Henry began studying the violin at a very young age with Edouard Colón. He was a music prodigy. At the age of sixteen,
He Painted With the Renoir and Debussy—So Why Don’t We Know His Name? Read More »
Deepening Cultural Dialogue Across France, India, and South Asia, The French embassy in India announces programmes for various residencies The French Institute in India and the French Embassy in India announced the launch of the third edition of the Villa Swagatam cross-residency programme on 16th April 2025. The collaborative programme brings together around thirty partners
Villa Swagatam Launches Cross Residency Programmes in India Read More »
Aamir Aziz v/s Anita Dube: A Case of Copyright Aamir Aziz, a 35-year-old poet from Delhi, has accused internationally renowned artist Anita Dube of utilising his well-known protest poem ‘Sab Yaad Rakha Jayega‘ without his permission, proper attribution, or payment. An alumnus of Jamia Millia Islamia, he referred to the act as “cultural extraction and
Vadehra Art Gallery Responds to Anita Dube’s Appropriation of Aamir Aziz’s Work Read More »
” Ludovico Carracci was an artist of extraordinary stature. A faulted genius who opened ways for the future of Baroque Style.” -Sydney J. Freedberg Who was Ludovico Carracci? The name Ludovico Carracci echoes throughout the galleries of art history. Italian painter Ludovico Carracci was born on this day in 1555 in Bologna, and he is
Artist Ludovico Carracci’s Baroque Portrayal of Human Emotions Read More »
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Lays Off Staff The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York has cut 20 positions due to financial difficulties. As the New York Times reported, the museum is grappling with increased expenses and reduced visitor numbers due to COVID-19. To curb it, the museum had raised ticket prices (from $25 to
Protests Erupt After Guggenheim’s Decision to Lay Off Staff Read More »
Renowned Colombian artist Fernando Botero is well-known for his unusual figurative painting technique, defined by oversized forms and proportions. Born in Medellín, Colombia, on April 19, 1932, Botero became famous worldwide for his drawings, paintings, and sculptures. A style known as “Boterismo,” which emphasises volume and form, is frequently used in Botero’s artwork to show topics
Fernando Botero’s Art Guide to Colombian History and Culture Read More »
An Ancient Chinese Scroll Was the Star of Sotheby’s Hong Kong’s Recent Auction The recent Sotheby’s Hong Kong will go down in history! Why, you ask? It is because a rare, 700-year-old scroll by famous calligrapher Rao Jie sold for over $32 million following a 95-minute heated bidding war. The presale estimates suggested that the
Sotheby’s Hong Kong Just Sold a 700-Year-Old Handscroll for $32 Million Read More »
The energy at Madinat Jumeirah feels both elevated and vast as the preview days of Art Dubai 2025, which will formally open from April 18 to 20, begin. The preview days of Art Dubai 2025 are in full swing, and the atmosphere at Madinat Jumeirah is electric. Officially open from April 18–20, the 18th edition
Art Dubai 2025 Kicks Off with Energy, Innovation, and Urgency Read More »
World Press Photo of the Year Goes to Samar Abu Elouf Palestinian journalist Samar Abu Elouf was awarded the World Press Photo of the Year for her photograph of nine-year-old Palestinian boy, Mahmoud Ajjour, who lost both arms in an Israeli airstrike. She was chosen from 59,320 images from photographers across 141 countries. Samar Abu
Portrait of a Gazan Kid Amputee Wins the World Press Photo of the Year Read More »