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Alleged Leader of Egyptian Antiquities Trafficking Ring Arrested in Germany and Transferred to France

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

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Gwalior and Kozhikode Join UNESCO Creative Cities Network

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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California Judge Dismisses Some Claims in High-Profile AI Copyright Case

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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Fundraising Campaign Launched to Preserve Historic Atelier 11 Studio in Cité Falguière, Paris

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

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Daakroom’s Letter Writing Carnival Celebrated in New Delhi, Honored by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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

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Govind Vishwas Makes His Mark in International Showcase in South Korea Exhibition

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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India’s Rich Art Heritage on Display in Oman’s National Museum

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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Resignations Follow Artforum Editor’s Firing Over Gaza Ceasefire Letter

Four Artforum Staffers Resign Four Artforum employees have resigned as a result of the firing of the publication’s former editor, David Velasco. Their departure followed the controversial publication of an open letter on the Gaza conflict by Artforum. Resignations Announced Kate Sutton, Artforum’s assistant editor since 2018, officially resigned Friday. On Sunday, Artforum executive editors

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Venice Biennale Controversy: Israel Proceeds with Pavilion, While Palestinian Exhibition Faces Rejection

As conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, the world-famous Venice Biennial is embroiled in a geopolitical conflict. Israel has decided to go ahead with a planned pavilion for the 2024 biennial games, despite ongoing hostilities. In contrast, the organisers of an exhibition of Palestinian artists associated with the 2022 biennial faced obstacles, rejecting them for

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