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India Art Fair 2025: A Watershed Moment for South Asian Art

India Art Fair Grounds 2023

The Biggest Exhibition of Contemporary Art in India The art world’s attention turns to New Delhi as the India Art Fair (IAF) 2025 prepares to unveil its most ambitious edition yet, transforming the capital into South Asia’s premier art destination. With unprecedented scale and vision, this year’s fair promises to redefine Contemporary Art in India […]

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The Four Galleries Debuting at India Art Fair 2025

The logo of four art galleries set along the backdrop of Delhi

New Galleries at IAF Showcasing Contemporary Art in India The India Art Fair (IAF) 2025, one of the biggest contemporary art exhibitions has already promised to be a captivating celebration of international and Indian art. Known to host emerging contemporary artists, this year’s edition welcomes four exciting new galleries. These galleries — Ashvita’s from Chennai,

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Latika Katt: A Pioneer in Indian Sculpture Passes Away at 76.

The Prolific Sculptor Passes On, Leaving Behind A Legacy of Courage and Experimental Methods Born in 1948, Latika Katt was among the few women sculptors who gained international recognition for their work. Along with her bronze piece ‘Makarsankranti Nahan at Dashaswamedh Ghat’ which earned her the Beijing Art Biennale Award in 2010, Latika Katt is

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Delhi Court Orders Seizure of Two Allegedly Offensive MF Husain Paintings

MF Husain Under Fire Again As mandated by a court decision, MF Husain’s paintings depicting Hindu deities, Ganesha and Hanuman will be seized. The ‘offensive’ artworks were displayed in DAG, Delhi. The ruling came after a complaint was filed by Amita Sachdeva, a Delhi High Court lawyer, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice

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Niket Dalal Wins the Inaugural Christopher Benninger Award for Academic Excellence in Planning

Niket Dalal poses with the Gold Medal

Christopher Benninger Award for Academic Excellence The CEPT University Convocation 2025 marked the inaugural presentation of the Christopher Benninger Award for Academic Excellence in Planning, awarded to Dalal Niket Dharmeshkumar. This award was established by Mr Ramprasad Akkisetti to honour the legacy of the late Prof. Benninger, recognizing his profound impact on urban planning and

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National Gallery’s van Gogh Show to Remain Open Overnight for Its Final Weekend

van Gogh's Sunflowers with the word Van Gogh Poets & Lovers

National Gallery to Open for 24 Hours London’s National Gallery’s show, “Poets and Lovers,” is ending next week. The museum offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the experience to meet the demand, thanks to the unexpected announcement of extended nighttime hours next weekend. The exhibition has already been viewed by over 280,000 visitors,

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Sally Mann’s Alleged “Child Porn” Photographs Confiscated

Sally Mann’s Photographs Seized Texan authorities have confiscated multiple works by photographer Sally Mann from the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, following allegations that her images featuring nude children might be considered pornographic. The photographs in question include The Perfect Tomato, Popsicle Drips, The Wet Bed, Another Cracker, and Cereus. What Were the Photographs

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LA Fire Impacts Artists and Galleries Amidst Evacuation Orders and Closures

Fire Claims LA The LA fires have scored acres of the city continuing at the Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst. This has led to widespread evacuation orders, closures, and damage to residences, businesses, and historical sites. Many artists and arts professionals have personally felt the impact of the fires, with multiple footage of the smoky flames

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Vatican’s Jubilee Year Cartoon Mascot, Luce Is Already a Polarizing Figure

Vatican Unveils Jubilee Mascot Luce

Who is Luce? Luce is the official mascot for the Catholic Church’s Jubilee in 2025. Created by Simone Legno, tokidoki’s founder, she embodies a Catholic pilgrim. She is accompanied by her pet dog Santino, and three companions named Fe, Xin, and Sky. She has blue hair and dons a yellow rain jacket; a symbol of

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