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Meet the 2025 Turner Prize Nominees: Contemporary Art’s Boldest Voices

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Tate’s Turner Prize 2025 Nominees The Turner Prize 2025 shortlist has just been announced, and the lineup is nothing short of extraordinary. Four exceptional artists—Mohammed Sami, Rene Matić, Nnena Kalu, and Zadie Xa—have been nominated for the prestigious award. Their work spans a variety of media, from painting and sculpture to photography and immersive installations, […]

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‘CALL FOR INTEREST’ by The Raza Foundation for Art Writers

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The Raza Foundation Invites Young Art Historians and Writers to Colloquium on Modern Indian Art In an exciting initiative to bridge generations through critical engagement with art, the Raza Foundation has announced a two-day colloquium, also called a seminar, dedicated to the lives and legacies of seven towering figures of modern Indian art. The event

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Kanye West’s Unauthorised Use of KKK Wedding Image Sparks Backlash

Ye in Controversy! Controversy is no stranger to Kanye West, now legally known as Ye. But his latest album cover for Cuck has reignited debates around artistic freedom, ethics, and unauthorised use of sensitive imagery. The centrepiece of the controversy? A powerful and provocative photograph taken by renowned Magnum photojournalist Peter van Agtmael was used

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Frieze Sold to Ari Emanuel in $200 Million Deal Ahead of New York Art Week

A New Chapter for the World’s Leading Contemporary Art Fair In a major shake-up of the global art world, Frieze, the powerhouse behind some of the world’s most prestigious art fairs and its namesake magazine, has been sold to a new events and experiences company founded by Ari Emanuel, the Hollywood mogul and former CEO

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Archaeologists Discover Lost 9,000-Year-Old Aboriginal Rock Art Style in Australia’s Kimberley Region

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A Breakthrough in Understanding Australia’s Ancient Artistic Legacy Amid the ochre-stained cliffs and remote cave systems of northeastern Australia’s Kimberley region, archaeologists have made a discovery reshaping our understanding of Aboriginal art history. A previously unclassified style of rock art, now termed Linear Naturalistic Figures (LNF), has emerged as a distinct and culturally rich form

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King Charles III’s India-Inspired Art to Debut at Buckingham Palace

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King Charles III’s Travel Art From Jodhpur’s Lake Palace Will Be Showcased in the UK Bal Samand Lake Palace in Jodhpur is planning a special exhibition at Buckingham Palace. It will honour King Charles III’s international travels and will open in July. Entitled ‘The King’s Tour Artists,’ the exhibition will feature over 70 items from

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Anita Dube Finally Speaks Out. But Is It Too Little, Too Late?

Anita Dube Breaks Silence: Artist Responds to Copyright Allegations In the ongoing controversy surrounding the use of poet Aamir Aziz’s protest poem Sab Yaad Rakha Jayega in her latest art exhibition, acclaimed visual artist Anita Dube has finally issued a personal statement, offering her side of the story and calling for reflection over retribution. In

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A Color Beyond Reality: Only Five Humans Have Ever Seen ‘Olo’

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Olo: The Newest Discovery Researchers have discovered a new colour which only 5 people have seen thus far. Named ‘olo‘, the “remarkable” findings were released in Science Advances. The colour is reminiscent of peacock blue or teal, with its saturation levels deemed “off-the-charts.” Prof Ren Ng, one of the study’s co-authors from the University of

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Vadehra Art Gallery Responds to Anita Dube’s Appropriation of Aamir Aziz’s Work

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Aamir Aziz v/s Anita Dube: A Case of Copyright Aamir Aziz, a 35-year-old poet from Delhi, has accused internationally renowned artist Anita Dube of utilising his well-known protest poem ‘Sab Yaad Rakha Jayega‘ without his permission, proper attribution, or payment. An alumnus of Jamia Millia Islamia, he referred to the act as “cultural extraction and

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