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The Return of India’s Biggest International Contemporary Art Exhibition The much-anticipated sixth edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale is set to open its doors in Kochi, Kerala, on December 12, 2025, and will run until March 31, 2026. Over the course of 110 days, the historic port city will once again transform into a vibrant hub […]
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A remarkable oil painting of Mahatma Gandhi has sold for £152,800 at a Bonhams auction, significantly exceeding expectations and highlighting the enduring appeal of works connected to the Indian independence leader. The portrait, created by British artist Clare Leighton in 1931, commanded more than three times its estimated value of £50,000-£70,000 when it went under
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AstaGuru’s recently concluded ‘Collectors’ Choice’ auction witnessed remarkable results for two rare and historically significant offerings by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, reaffirming his enduring legacy and cultural resonance. Lot no 5, an extraordinary archival lot of 35 handwritten letters with 14 envelopes that Tagore penned to sociologist Dhurjati Prasad Mukerji, sold for ₹5,90,00,000. Written between
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AstaGuru’s ‘Collectors Choice’ online auction, taking place on June 26–27, 2025, brings together an eclectic and historically significant selection of works by India’s foremost modern artists. Spanning rare archives, myth-infused canvases, and evocative figuration, the lots reflect a spectrum of styles and sensibilities that defined Indian modernism in the 20th century. These six standout entries
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An oil portrait believed to be the only painting for which Mahatma Gandhi ever sat is set to go under the hammer at Bonhams this July, with an estimated value between £50,000 and £70,000 (approximately ₹58 lakh to ₹81 lakh). This will be the first time the historic artwork appears at auction. It remained in
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Twenty-five rare paintings by legendary Indian artist Maqbool Fida Husain are set to go under the hammer on June 12, following approval from the Bombay High Court. The artworks, part of Husain’s ambitious but incomplete ‘Our Planet Called Earth’ (OPCE) series, have been locked away in bank vaults for years due to a complex financial
Rare M.F. Husain Paintings are back at Auction After Court Nod Read More »
Art Basel Qatar 2026: Why the World’s Biggest Art Fair Is Heading to Doha Art Basel, the world’s largest organiser of art fairs, has announced the launch of its fifth flagship event, Art Basel Qatar, set to debut in Doha in February 2026. This groundbreaking move into the Gulf marks a new chapter not only
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From M.F Husain’s (Gram Yatra) to J. Swaminathan’s (Triptych), The Indian Art Market is Booming into an Industry of Crores for Art Collectors Given the buzz all around on the bull run of India’s art market currently, it may appear that a giant has just stirred up from a long slumber and is breaking records
The Art Market in India is Buzzing from a Bee to a Bull 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
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Art Basel Hong Kong Sales Report 2025 The much-awaited and delightfully disruptive Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 has finally wrapped up. While the event was indeed spectacular, it gave us a clearer understanding of the entire event, especially with its humungous sales records. Numerous galleries, museums, and collection houses have reported seven-figure sales according to
Here’s What Sold at Art Basel Hong Kong 2025—and for How Much Read More »