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Introduction A 51-year-old freelance artist is currently under investigation by local police for an unusual “property damage” case. The artist drilled two holes into a museum wall to hang his painting, hoping it would lead to his artistic breakthrough. The incident, which took place at a museum in Germany, has sparked comparisons to Banksy’s infamous […]

Introduction Paris, renowned for its rich artistic heritage, holds within its confines a monumental steel sculpture by the late American artist Richard Serra that has long been shrouded in controversy and obscurity. Titled Clara-Clara, this towering installation has recently resurfaced in the discourse of Parisian officials, sparking discussions about its potential return to public view.

Recreating Van Gogh’s Legacy In the heart of the historic centre of Arles, a café meticulously crafted to resemble the bistro immortalised by Vincent Van Gogh in his iconic paintings has been at the centre of legal turmoil since July 2023. Drawing inspiration from Van Gogh’s renowned works such as “Café Terrace at Night” and

Introduction Aditya Ganguly’s visit to teamLab Planets in Toyosu, Tokyo, sparked an idea to recreate immersive art experiences for a wider audience. Inspired by the energy of the interactive space, he embarked on a journey to develop the Mahou app, aimed at bringing art exhibitions to life through mixed reality. From Inspiration to Creation Reflecting

Three hundred-plus students from MES College of Arts and Commerce, Vasco, and Kendriya Vidyalaya, Vasco, were taught about ceramics as an art form as part of dedicated workshops at the Museum of Goa (MOG), Pilerne, during the recently concluded ‘Unearthed’ exhibition held at the Museum of Goa, Pilerne. The 16-day immersive exhibition paid homage to

Art museums often project an air of exclusivity, operating in a manner akin to private corporations until the tenure of their directors and staff is securely settled. This observation becomes apparent when considering the candid account presented by Thomas Hoving, former director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, in his 2009 autobiography.

The Indian Institute of Science is set to host the innovative ‘Reasons to Celebrate’ festival, focusing on science and technology through the lens of folk arts. Organised by Bachelor of Science (Research) and BTech undergraduate students as part of their humanities course “Mapping India with the Folk Arts,” the festival will occur on Saturday from

Introduction The Donald Judd Foundation has taken legal action against Kim Kardashian for claims made in a promotional video where she attributes a set of tables to the late Minimalist artist Donald Judd. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the Central District of California, also targets the design firm Clements Design, alleging

Introduction Recent revelations by Ukraine’s Kherson Art Museum shed light on the alleged looting of artworks from its collection by Russian forces. The discovery was made possible through a “propaganda video” filmed in a Crimean museum, leading to the identification of 100 stolen works. This development further underscores the ongoing cultural ramifications of the conflict