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11 Facts about Faith Ringgold that you never knew

Say it with us, “Black Rights ARE Human Rights”. “Women’s Rights ARE Human Rights”. An artist extraordinaire, Faith Ringgold has dedicated her life to realizing these slogans and ensuring mainstream acknowledgement of Black women artists. Born on October 8, 1930, she is a Jane of all trades. She dabbles in paintings, quilting, performance art, and

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Kalamandalam Bindhulekha: Bridging Tradition and Innovation in Mural Art

Within the realm of art, there exist individuals whose artistic creations surpass traditional limits and serve as evidence of a lasting influence. One such artist is Kalamandalam Bindhulekha, whose mural painting journey skillfully weaves her own interpretations within the rich tapestry of history. Her canvases are nothing short of captivating as they take viewers to

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KG Subramanyan: A Man of Many Dispositions

Kalpathi Ganpathi ‘KG’ Subramanyan was an Indian painter, professor, author, illustrator, muralist, and freedom fighter. KG Subramanyan was a true artist. He had tried his hand at every medium possible – drawings, watercolours, oil paintings, canvas, acrylics, and more. He has also employed several forms including but not limited to sculptures, murals, set design, glass

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The Evolution of Art Collecting: From Acquisition to Curation

Historically, building an art collection has been a gradual process, taking years, if not decades, to amass a significant array of artworks. Collectors often found themselves in a situation where their acquisitions exceeded the available wall space in their primary and secondary residences, leading to a growing need for storage. ARTnews Top 200 Collectors List:

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Vanguarding History: Preserving and Promoting Indian Cultural Heritage

What is Cultural Heritage? Cultural Heritage is an expression of the ways of living developed by a community and passed on from generation to generation, including customs, practices, places, objects, artistic expressions and values. Cultural Heritage is often expressed as Intangible and Tangible Cultural Heritage (ICOMOS, 2002). Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage According to the

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