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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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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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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
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 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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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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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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Kansas City International Airport’s Artwork Destroyed An expensive and beautiful art installation by artist Nick Cave, titled, ‘The Air Up There,’ featuring nearly 3,000 metal wind spinners in the check-in hall of Kansas City International Airport is currently being evaluated for safety standards following the fall of a wind spinner. On October 6, 2024, the
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Turkish Farmer Discovers Roman Mosaic A Turkish farmer has recently stumbled upon a mosaic depicting an ancient hunting scene. Dating back to the late Roman era, the mosaic might represent the first of its kind discovered in Turkey. The discovery was made in September 2023 when while planting an orchard in eastern Turkey, Mehmet Emin
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Art galleries worldwide are ramping up security measures in response to a notable surge in art crime. High-profile incidents, such as the recent theft of a £270,000 Banksy print from Grove Square Gallery in London, have highlighted the vulnerability of even well-protected establishments. A Growing Threat to the Art World According to industry experts, the
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