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Manhattan District Attorney Returns Egon Schiele Artworks to Holocaust Victim’s Heirs

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Introduction The Manhattan District Attorney’s office has orchestrated the return of seven valuable Egon Schiele artworks to the heirs of Fritz Grünbaum, a Jewish art collector who perished in a concentration camp in 1941. This historic restitution, which took place at the New York Supreme Civil Court on September 20, marks a significant moment for […]

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Johannes Vermeer: Charming Beauties and Other Dutch Stories

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Johannes Vermeer may be the artist praised as a master with few paintings. A few domestic interior paintings of middle-class people made him renowned and legendary, and count him as one of the Dutch Golden Age’s greatest painters with Rembrandt. Vermeer was an art dealer when he was recognised as a painter, which made his

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Magnificent Masks of Chhau: Tradition, Technique and Transformations

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Chhau in Purulia and the Mask-Making Purulia, the westernmost district of West Bengal, boasts a stunning natural landscape with rivers winding through lush hills and dramatic rocky outcrops framing thunderous waterfalls. Amidst this natural beauty lies a rich historical tapestry, with countless ancient temples scattered across the district. Moreover, Purulia is renowned for its intangible

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Announcing the 6th Edition of the Art Writers’ Award 2023: A Unique Opportunity for Indian Writers

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TAKE on Art, in partnership with the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia, is excited to reveal the much-anticipated 6th Edition of the Art Writers’ Award 2023. This prestigious award offers a remarkable opportunity for writers and researchers in India who are passionate about critical writing in the visual arts arena. Application Deadline: 31st October 2023

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Announcing the Arthshila X Khoj Artist Residency 2023: A Unique Opportunity for Creative Practitioners

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Open Call for Applications: Deadline – Sunday, 15th October 2023 Residency Dates: 18th February – 23rd March 2024 In a collaborative endeavor, Khoj and Arthshila are thrilled to invite applications from creative practitioners for a fully-funded, on-site artist residency at Parivartan in Siwan, Bihar. Parivartan stands as an integrated rural community development initiative, championed by

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Blue is a Metaphor for Everything that Exists

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A new exhibition began at Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, Noida, focusing on everything that could be defined in Prussian Blue. Prussian Blue could be connected to different things, including divinity, cosmology, science, mathematics, etc. The exhibition features pieces by 19 artists dedicated to exploring the colour blue in unique and captivating ways. Each artwork

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Emotions and Navarasas: A Colorful Journey through Ganesh Chaturthi Festivities

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Introduction  While the life around me is breathing the festivities of Vinayak Chaturthi, a range of emotions align together like a rainbow that beautifully sets the backdrop of a stage for welcoming Lord Shri Ganesha! The colours in celebrations and festivities are thus set by the tone of emotions or Rasas – named ‘Navrasas’. These

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Ganesha’s Iconography: A Multifaceted Journey from Mythology to Modernity (Part 1)

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Introduction Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, stands as an iconic and beloved figure in Hinduism and beyond. His distinctive form, replete with intricate symbolism, tells a story of mythology, spirituality, and cultural significance. In the tradition of Hindu deities, Ganesha holds a unique place, celebrated not only as the Remover of Obstacles but also as the

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