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Introduction Banksy, the elusive graffiti artist known for his thought-provoking and subversive art, may be facing unmasking in an upcoming defamation case. The lawsuit is connected to his use of Instagram to call out shoplifters and invite them to a Guess store that had used his imagery without permission. While the case has generated intrigue, […]
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Introduction In a years-long legal tussle, an enigmatic man in his 80s, known in court documents as A.B., has emerged victorious in his battle against the French Ministry of Culture. The dispute revolved around A.B.’s desire to sell a rare drawing of Saint Sebastian by the renowned artist Leonardo da Vinci, an artwork he had
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Introduction As India prepared to face Sri Lanka in a crucial ICC ODI World Cup match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, an honour was bestowed upon cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. A special ceremony was held a day before the match to unveil a statue of the iconic batsman. The statue, depicting one of Tendulkar’s
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Introduction In a significant development in the world of art and antiquities, Serop Simonian, the alleged leader of a suspected Egyptian antiquities trafficking ring, was arrested in Germany and subsequently transferred to France. This arrest is linked to an investigation into the sale of potentially smuggled Egyptian antiquities, valued at a staggering €60 million ($64
Introduction In a significant recognition of their dedication to culture and creativity, the Indian cities of Gwalior and Kozhikode have joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). The UNESCO Director-General, Audrey Azoulay, designated 55 new cities on World Cities Day, praising their commitment to harnessing culture and innovation in their development strategies. Gwalior earned its
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Introduction A recent ruling by U.S. District Judge William Orrick in a California federal court has significant implications for a closely-watched copyright case involving a group of artists and the developers of AI text-to-image generator tools. The judge’s decision lowers the stakes of the case, dismissing several claims while allowing the artists to file an
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Introduction A remarkable fundraising campaign has recently been initiated to safeguard the historic Atelier 11 studio in the Cité Falguière, Paris. This 150-year-old studio holds profound art historical significance, having been the creative sanctuary for renowned artists such as Amedeo Modigliani, Chaïm Soutine, Constantin Brancusi, and Paul Gauguin. Additionally, it played a pivotal role in
On October 29th of 2023, Daakroom concludes another run of their Letter Writing Carnival with a successful turnout. This one-day event gathered more than 8,000 participants at the Gandhi Darshan near Rajghat in the Indian Capital of Delhi. The aim of the event and organisation is to bring back the dying art of letter writing
Introduction In an exciting development, a renowned international exhibition in South Korea has featured a selection of works by city-based artist Govinda Vishwa. Known for his incredible unconventional art, Vishwas was one of the few artists from India who participated in the exhibition titled ‘Recycling Story 2023’. Curated by artist-curator Soon Young Yang, the program
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Introduction The National Museum of Oman has become a global hub for art enthusiasts and tourists, thanks to its exclusive exhibition, ‘India on Canvas.’ This exhibition showcases a rich tapestry of modern Indian art and has been drawing visitors from around the world. Featuring iconic artists such as Raja Ravi Varma, Nandalal Bose, Jamini Roy,
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