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Archaeologists in Bulgaria have made a remarkable discovery in the village of Rupite, uncovering a nearly 7-foot-tall marble statue of the Greek god Hermes within an ancient Roman sewer. The statue, remarkably well-preserved despite its age, was found during excavations at the historical site of Heraclea Sintica. Founded by Philip II of Macedon between 356 […]

Introduction A groundbreaking discovery has been made on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, where Australian and Indonesian scientists have unearthed the oldest known example of figurative cave art. This remarkable painting, depicting a wild pig and three human-like figures, dates back at least 51,200 years, surpassing the previous oldest cave art by over 5,000 years.

Yesterday, at the India International Centre, the Dhoomimal Gallery honoured the legacy of Jagdish Swaminathan on what would have been his birthday, thirty years after his passing in 1994. The highlight of the event was the release of a new book titled “The Era Of Swaminathan,” edited by Prayag Shukla and Shruthi Lakhanpal Tandon. The

Jonathan Yao’s controversial portrait of King Charles III was vandalised by two animal rights activists at the Philip Mould Gallery in London. The protest, organised by the group Animal Rights, involved the activists using rollers to plaster a picture of Wallace, from the animated series Wallace and Gromit, over the monarch’s face. The incident was

India’s leading online learning platform for live art workshops and professionally curated art courses, Rooftop App, launches Artventures Art Books. This series features do-it-yourself (DIY) art books covering various Indian art forms, including Phad, Gond, Warli, Mata Ni Pachedi, and Pichwai. The series is divided into three categories, catering to beginners and experts. The Elementary level books are designed

Introduction When artist Mark Smith landed in Louisville, Kentucky, back in the early 2000s, he couldn’t have predicted the pivotal critique awaiting him. Unlike the usual highbrow art circles, Smith’s destination was the corporate offices of Taco Bell, the purveyor of fast-food delights like Crunchwrap Supremes and Baja Blasts. His mission? To persuade executives to