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

Awards, News /

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

Awards, News /

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

Architecture, Editor's Pick /

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

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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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Byzantine Architecture: Origin and Story of an Imperial Art

Architecture /

Byzantine architecture is a witness to the luxury and spiritual yearning of the Eastern Roman Empire in the annals of architectural history. Byzantine architecture developed as a singular fusion of Roman, Greek, and Oriental influences over a millennium, from the 4th to the 15th century CE. Its grand domes, elaborate mosaics, and imposing structures that

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11 Things You Need To Know About Giorgio Vasari, the Renaissance Chronicler and Artist

Do You Know?, On This Day /

30th July, On This Day Giorgio Vasari (30 July 1511 – 27 June 1574) – painter, architect, writer, and the man who literally wrote the book on Renaissance art. While he may not have the household name recognition of Leonardo or Michelangelo, Vasari’s contributions to art history are immeasurable. He preserved the stories of an entire

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UNESCO Adds 26 New Sites to World Heritage List, Highlights Africa’s Culture and Natural Riches

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During its annual World Heritage Committee meeting in Paris earlier this month, UNESCO announced the addition of 26 new sites to its prestigious World Heritage list. Of these, 21 are cultural sites, four are natural, and one is both cultural and natural. Notably, four of the new sites are located in Africa, and nearly a

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