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A previously unseen painting by Pablo Picasso, titled “Bust of a Woman in a Flowery Hat,” depicting his muse and lover Dora Maar, has resurfaced after 80 years and will be auctioned in Paris this October. Painted on July 11, 1943, amid the Nazi occupation of Paris, the oil painting measures 80 by 60 centimeters […]
After nearly six years hidden away in climate-controlled storage, one of Delhi’s most significant public artworks has finally returned to public attention. The monumental mural by celebrated modernist painter MF Husain, which adorned the World Health Organisation’s South-East Asia regional office, represents both a triumph of artistic vision and an unprecedented feat of conservation. Created
A recently erased Banksy mural outside London’s Royal Courts of Justice has rapidly become a viral symbol. It is interpreted as a critique of government crackdowns on protests and dissent worldwide. The powerful artwork depicted a judge in traditional garb striking a protester—who clutched a blood-spattered placard—with a gavel, directly referencing ongoing controversies around the
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The Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) in Bengaluru has announced the appointment of Dr. Arnika Ahldag as its new Director, effective January 2026. Ahldag currently serves as Director of Exhibitions & Curation at the institution. Dr. Ahldag holds a PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru University’s School of Arts and Aesthetics, where her research examined the
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Giorgio Armani, who created a $2 Billion empire of fashion, fragrances and accessories, passed away at the age of 91.
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When India’s 2015 beef ban devastated traditional leather workers from Dalit communities, Sudheer Rajbhar saw an opportunity rather than defeat. He founded Chamar Studio in Mumbai, creating a sustainable fashion brand that transforms recycled rubber into leather-like accessories while empowering marginalized artisans. Working with artisans in Dharavi, Mumbai’s largest slum, Rajbhar developed a signature material—canvas
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The Master Jury for the 16th Aga Khan Award for Architecture (2023–2025) has selected seven winning projects that will share a $1 million prize—one of architecture’s most prestigious honors. The winners were chosen after comprehensive site visits to projects that made the shortlist in June. The winning projects span seven countries: Iran (two projects), Bangladesh,
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Delhi-based textile artist becomes only second Indian ever shortlisted for international craft award Studio Sumakshi Singh has been awarded a special mention at the prestigious LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2025, making her only the second Indian artist ever to be shortlisted for the international award in its nine-year history. Singh’s winning work, “Monument,” is a
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has directed his attorneys to conduct a comprehensive review of Smithsonian museums, citing concerns that their exhibitions present an overly negative portrayal of American history. In a Truth Social post, Trump criticized the Smithsonian’s current approach to presenting American history, writing that the institution is “OUT OF CONTROL”
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Naomi Beckwith, the Guggenheim Museum’s deputy director and chief curator, has named her artistic team for her edition of Documenta, which will open in Kassel, Germany, in June 2027. “I am grateful to be working with this team on Documenta 16. I admire their independence of spirit and thought, characterized by a deep respect for
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