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Introduction In a momentous ceremony held at the Residence of France, the fashion and art world witnessed a remarkable accolade being bestowed upon one of India’s most renowned fashion designers, Rahul Mishra. The French government honored him with the prestigious Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, a distinction that acknowledges his extraordinary contributions […]

Introduction In a surprising turn of events, a stolen Vincent van Gogh painting, “The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring,” has been recovered after three and a half years. The masterpiece, which was stolen in a daring heist during the Covid-19 pandemic, resurfaced in an unexpected manner – inside a bright blue Ikea bag. This

Introduction In a significant move, the Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid has recently lifted a decades-old ban on taking photographs of Pablo Picasso’s iconic anti-war masterpiece, Guernica. The decision, made under the leadership of the museum’s new director, Manuel Segade, marks a departure from the long-standing image restrictions that have been in place for over

Introduction In the world of art, the intersection of artificial intelligence and attribution has ignited a fiery debate surrounding the authenticity of a painting attributed to Raphael. Initially celebrated as a triumph of AI, this attribution has now been cast into doubt by experts who question the accuracy of the technology. This article delves into

Introduction In the heart of Maharashtra’s Konkan region, a remarkable transformation has taken place, one that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the state and preserves a centuries-old art form. Parshuram Gangavane, a renowned folk artist, and recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri award in 2021, has converted a simple cowshed into a museum dedicated

Introduction The Royal Academy is set to host a highly anticipated Marina Abramovic retrospective spanning five decades of her groundbreaking work, making it the autumn’s blockbuster show (September 23, 2023, to January 1, 2024). This exhibition carries a historic significance as it marks the first solo show by a woman in the RA’s Main Galleries,

Introduction A monumental canvas by acclaimed American artist Robert Colescott recently took centre stage at Bonhams in New York, where it fetched an impressive hammer price of $2.8 million ($3.5 million with fees). Although the final price fell slightly below the auction house’s estimate of $3 million to $5 million, this sale marked one of