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A vibrant and culturally resonant installation by British-Indian artist Chila Kumari Burman has captured attention as it vies for a spot on Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth. Inspired by her father’s migration from India to the UK, Burman’s artwork titled ‘The Smile You Send Returns To You’ stands out among the seven proposals shortlisted for public […]

The Design Educates Awards (DEAwards) have been launched to acknowledge and promote architectural and design projects that significantly influence society. These awards spotlight creativity and innovation, focusing on projects completed or conceived within the past five years that embody added value beyond mere aesthetics. Criteria for Recognition DEAwards seeks projects that not only exhibit exceptional

The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, finds himself embroiled in controversy as critics accuse him of prioritising a controversial art installation over a memorial for Queen Elizabeth II in Trafalgar Square. Critics have lambasted Mayor Khan for allegedly favouring an art installation depicting transgender sex workers over a memorial for the late Queen Elizabeth II.

A spectacular journey into the world of South Asian art awaits visitors at the Speed Art Museum with the opening of “India: South Asian Painting from the San Diego Museum of Art.” This groundbreaking exhibition, curated as a pair of thematic showcases, unveils one of the most extensive collections of South Asian paintings globally, marking

Christie’s upcoming 20th and 21st-century art sales in London are set to feature two captivating landscapes, each holding a unique historical significance and artistic allure. Leading the auction lineup are a vibrant Francis Bacon piece and a nostalgic Monet masterpiece, both making their highly anticipated return to the auction block after years of absence. Francis

Yuga Labs, the prominent web3 and lifestyle company behind the widely acclaimed Bored Ape Yacht Club, has made waves yet again in the non-fungible token (NFT) space with its recent acquisition of rival creator Proof. This strategic move marks a significant expansion of Yuga Labs’ already formidable presence in the burgeoning world of blockchain-based art

In the dynamic world of contemporary art, emerging talents are making their mark on the global stage, garnering recognition for their innovative work and creative contributions. Recent developments highlight the vibrancy and diversity of artistic expression, with artists securing grants, participating in prestigious exhibitions, and earning accolades for their noteworthy endeavours. One such showcase of

After a series of delays, Jeff Koons’s highly anticipated 125 sculptures, aptly named “Moons,” embarked on their journey to the moon from Cape Canaveral at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This monumental initiative, known as “The Moon Phases Project,” marks a significant intersection of art and space exploration. Origins of the Project and Collaboration

South India’s ancient city of Hampi has long enthralled Sangita Jindal, a well-known art collector and philanthropist. She has been captivated by the rich history of Hampi since the early 1980s, characterising it as a “dynamic hub where art, architecture, and literature flourished from the 14th to 16th centuries.” Jindal is now achieving her goal