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Artistic Expression and Community Unity: Celebrating Artists at CowParade Boston

 When the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute sought a space to host 60 artists for this summer’s CowParade fundraiser, experiential agency VDA stepped up to the challenge. The CowParade event features 75 life-size cow sculptures, designed by local artists, which are being displayed at landmarks throughout the Boston area from June 24 to Sept. 4. This unique

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Artists Transcend E-Waste: Transforming Discarded Electronics into Inspiring Artworks

Have you ever wondered what happens to your old mobile phones and laptops once you discard them to make room for newer models? The United Nations estimates that the world produces over 50 million tonnes of electronic waste, or e-waste, every year, with a significant portion ending up in landfills. India, according to the latest

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Indian Academy of Fine Arts Centenary Celebration Concludes with Inspiring Art Camp and Thought-Provoking Play

The Indian Academy of Fine Arts (IAFA), Amritsar, recently celebrated its centenary by organising a series of activities aimed at promoting art and nurturing local talent. As part of the centenary celebrations, IAFA hosted a month-long summer art camp and festival at the Art Gallery, which came to a conclusion on Sunday evening. This festival

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Benodbihari Mukherjee: A Blind Artist and his Lost Scroll found after a Century

Born in 1904, Benodebehari Mukherjee had severe myopia in one eye and was completely blind in the other. At age 53, he completely lost his vision. Mukherjee, a painter of landscapes and frescoes, passed away in 1980 after producing ground-breaking works. In the 20th century, he came to define contemporary art in India as a

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Renowned Nature Photographer K. Jayaram Passes Away, Leaves Behind a Captivating Legacy

Renowned nature photographer K. Jayaram, a pioneer in macro photography in India, passed away at the age of 74 in Coimbatore. His demise is a great loss to the world of photography and nature enthusiasts alike. Jayaram, who dedicated his life to capturing the beauty of nature, leaves behind a legacy of exceptional work and

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Family of Artist Mario de Miranda Threatens Legal Action Over Copyright Infringement at G20 Meetings

The family of Mario de Miranda, a renowned cartoonist and painter, has issued a strong warning of potential legal action against the Chief Secretary of Goa and the organizers of the G20 meetings held in the state. Their claim is that the artist’s work was used without permission during the G20 events, thus constituting an

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Exploring the Impact of High Inflation, Spanish Elections, and a Recreated Artwork in the Art World

James Goodwin, an expert on the art market and its history, provides insights into the effects of high inflation and interest rates on the art market. Additionally, we explore the potential impact of the upcoming Spanish elections on the controversial Spanish laws of Historical Memory and Democratic Memory. Lastly, we highlight the intriguing artwork “Quantitative

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Serendipity Arts Reveals Artists for Annual Residency Programme in New Delhi

Serendipity Arts, a prominent arts organisation, has unveiled the lineup of artists for its flagship residency programme. The annual three-month programme, based in New Delhi, aims to provide a nurturing environment and resources for artists to develop their practice, work on new projects, and engage with the art community. The residency, set to begin on

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Local Artists in Glasgow Confess to Creating Faux Banksy Street Art as an Experiment

Two local artists in Glasgow have come forward to claim responsibility for the recent appearance of a faux Banksy street art in the city. The artwork emerged shortly after Banksy’s “Cut & Run” exhibition opened at the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow, leading some to believe that the renowned street artist was adding urban

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