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A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends […]
Years after planning, Human ant hill is finally opened to the public Read More »
Claude Rutault, a French artist whose paintings were made according to rigorous sets of rules, has died at 80, the ARTnews reports. Born in 1941 in Trois Moutiers, France, Rutault’s paintings had an intrinsic quality of departure from the traditional and were, he thought, often covert depictions of humour. Rutault’s paintings bridged the gap between
Claude Rutault, French Artist Who Rewrote the Rules of Painting, Dies at 80 Read More »
Jean-Luc Martinez, former director of the Louvre in Paris, was questioned by French authorities earlier this week to investigate an alleged trafficking ring of antiquities, The Art Newspaper reported. Jean-Luc Martinez had held the position from 2013 until last year amid varied kinds of accusations and misgivings by those at the helm of the museum.
Former Louvre Director Detained for Alleged Antiquities Trafficking Investigation Read More »
Beeple’s Twitter account was at the mercy of a hacker for almost five hours on Sunday, May 22. The hacker, who has not been identified yet, posted malicious links, possibly resulting in the loss of over $438,000 worth of cryptocurrencies and NFTs. He posted a teaser about a fake Louis Vuitton x Beeple collaboration, a
Hacker takes over Beeple’s Twitter; followers may face massive losses Read More »
Luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton announced on May 16 a collaboration with artist Yayoi Kusama on a series of leather goods for the brand’s 2023 cruiseline collection, according to a report by ARTnews. This is now the second time that the brand has joined hands with the versatile and bold artist, with a huge internet
Louis Vuitton Joins Hands with Artist Yayoi Kusama Again Read More »
Gilane Tawadros, the chief executive of Dacs (the Design and Artists Copyright Society), has been appointed the director of the Whitechapel Gallery in East London, The Art Newspaper reported. She will become one of the few women of colour to lead a big arts institution in the UK when she takes up the new post
Gilane Tawadros to join as director of the Whitechapel Gallery in London Read More »
The painter and designer Alfred Joseph Casson, youngest member of the Canadian group of artists ‘Group of Seven’ was born on this day May 17, 1898. His art mostly depicts Ontario’s farmland and forests with highly finished and carefully composed designs. He also painted small florals and still life. Hamilton Technical School was the place
Remembering the artist who brought Canadian art to the World Stage Read More »
By Avani Solanki Youdhisthir Maharjan is a Nepali artist with a background in creative writing and art history. His formal education includes a Bachelor of Arts from New England College, New Hampshire in the aforementioned fields, along with an M.F.A. from the University of Idaho. Maharjan’s intense affiliation with literature and the craft of literary
April 28, On This Day Irish-born British painter Francis Bacon, a giant of contemporary art with his unique raw style, unsettling portraits and triptychs, passed away 20 years ago today, on April 28, 1992. He often focused on a single motif for sustained periods, and his output can be broadly systematically broken up
Two decades ago, the world lost painter Francis Bacon on this day Read More »
Lalit Kala Akademi’s 62nd National Exhibition of Art is back with a repertoire of young and emerging showstoppers in the art world. True to its mission of being a platform to spot and showcase young talent, the akademi has this time around put the spotlight on 20 young Indian artists who have contributed their artworks
Three Abir Artists Feature in Lalit Kala Akademi’s 62nd National Exhibition Read More »