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In a daring protest at the Louvre, two female demonstrators associated with the group Riposte Alimentaire (Food Counterattack) threw pumpkin soup at Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic Mona Lisa. The incident occurred around 10:00 local time (09:00 GMT) and led to the temporary evacuation of the Salle des Etats, where the masterpiece is displayed. The protesters, […]
Sculptor Carl Andre, who was one of the leading figures in the 1960s Minimalist art movement, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 88. Born in 1935 in Quincy, Massachusetts, Carl Andre emerged as a key figure in the Minimalist art movement of the 1960s. Raised in an environment that encouraged free exploration, Andre’s
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In a nod to four decades of iconic fashion, Marc Jacobs has unveiled its Spring/Summer 2024 campaign, featuring a stellar cast of friends and collaborators. German photographer Juergen Teller captured the essence of the campaign with a series of lo-fi shots, positioning each subject solo on the streets in front of Marc Jacobs’ headquarters in
The highly anticipated third edition of the Art of India exhibition is set to captivate art enthusiasts in the national capital, commencing on January 28 at the India Habitat Centre (IHC). Under the theme “Tradition, Transition, Modernity,” the eight-day exhibition, curated by esteemed art critic Alka Pande, promises to be a celebration of India’s diverse
Banksy’s renowned artwork, “Girl with Balloon,” which famously self-destructed during a live auction at Sotheby’s in 2018, has undergone a second renaming and received a new date. The piece, now titled “Girl Without Balloon,” has once again raised questions about the artist’s intentions and the evolving narrative surrounding this unconventional masterpiece. The Shredding Spectacle In
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A tragic incident unfolded in Abkhazia, a Russian-backed breakaway region of Georgia, as a fire ravaged the National Gallery of Abkhazia, reducing thousands of cherished artworks to ashes. The National Gallery, more storage space than a museum, suffered irreparable losses in a blaze that swept through its exhibition hall in the capital, Sukhumi, early on
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Darb 1718, a renowned contemporary arts centre in Cairo, fell victim to demolition on January 6, sparking outrage within the artistic community and beyond. The organisation announced the unexpected destruction through a post on Instagram, lamenting the loss of a historic landmark that had served as a sanctuary for artists and artisans for 16 years.
One might be forgiven for feeling a sense of saturation with Pablo Picasso’s ubiquitous presence in the art world. The 50th anniversary of the artist’s death saw a deluge of exhibitions and gallery shows worldwide, prompting critics to question the value of such extensive retrospectives. The Critique: Unraveling Picasso’s Appeal Critics, including The Guardian, painted
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In a significant breakthrough, Belgian authorities have successfully recovered two stolen masterpieces by Pablo Picasso and Marc Chagall, which were stolen 14 years ago. The paintings, Picasso’s “Tête” (1971) and Chagall’s “L’homme en prière” (1970), were discovered during a police search of a basement in Antwerp. The recovery marks the end of a lengthy investigation
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Carla Gutiérrez’s new documentary, “Frida,” showcased at the Sundance Film Festival, promised to provide fresh insights into the life of the iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. However, according to Artnews, as the film takes centre stage, it becomes apparent that it falls short of delivering a groundbreaking perspective, merely retelling the familiar narrative without offering