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In a notable departure from tradition, Russia will not be participating in the upcoming 2024 Venice Biennale, marking the second consecutive edition without a Russian pavilion. The decision comes amidst the country’s ongoing military involvement in Ukraine, a situation that has impacted its presence at the prestigious art event. Confirmation of Absence A spokesperson for […]

In a recent interview with Sky News, Ai Weiwei drew attention to what he perceives as pervasive censorship in Western institutions, ranging from universities to the political sector and media outlets. He cited the reported suspension of Professor Tomasz Skiba from New York University following his social media posts on the Israel-Hamas conflict as a

In a surprising turn of events, a painting created and signed by all four members of The Beatles recently took the spotlight at Christie’s auction house, shining a new light on the band’s artistic talents. Titled “Images of a Woman (1966),” this collaborative piece fetched an impressive $1.7 million, nearly tripling its high estimate of

Aban Raza, a contemporary artist based in New Delhi, was recently honoured with the prestigious Asia Arts Future (India) Award 2024. The accolade, presented at the Asia Society’s Award function held in New Delhi on February 2, celebrates Raza’s remarkable artistic contributions that poignantly articulate the lived experiences and cultural landscape of the region. Raza’s

On a momentous occasion, CEPT University in Ahmedabad conferred the prestigious Honorary Doctorate in Architecture upon the renowned architect and planner, Prof. Christopher Charles Benninger, during its convocation on the 20th of January, 2024. The distinguished architect, known for his transformative contributions to the field, was honoured with a Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) for

Queensland’s prestigious Brisbane Portrait Prize (BPP) is stirring controversy as it opens its doors to artworks created, in whole or in part, by generative artificial intelligence (AI). This marks a significant departure from the competition’s previous guidelines, raising questions about the role of AI in traditional art spaces. Art World Reacts: “A Slippery Slope” The

In a significant move, Finland’s largest art museum, the Athenaeum, has officially changed the nationality of renowned 19th-century Realist painter Ilya Repin from Russian to Ukrainian. This decision comes in response to a campaign led by Ukrainians advocating for the acknowledgment of Repin’s true heritage. Initial Cataloging and Controversy The controversy began when the Athenaeum