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Bengal Beyond Boundaries: An Exhibition by Aakriti Art Gallery at Bikaner House

Tsuktiben Jamir Aakriti Art Gallery in Kolkata is bringing an art exhibition titled ‘Bengal Beyond Boundaries’ to the Bikaner House in New. The exhibition, which will be hosted from the 7th– 16th July 2023 will be curated by writer and art critic Uma Nair, and conceptualised by artist Jogen Chowdhury. The exhibition aims to position […]

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Wild ‘goose’ chase of $ 6.2 millions

Smriti Malhotra  During Sotheby’s “Grails” sale, the second part of an auction featuring works owned by Three Arrows Capital (3AC), a crypto firm, collectors flocked to bid on digital artworks. The sale raised nearly $11 million, exceeding the high estimate of $4.8 million. The highlight of the auction was Dmitri Cherniak’s artwork titled “Ringers #879

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‘The Standard Bearer’ by Rembrandt Makes Its Premiere at the Rijksmuseum

Pratiksha Shome The Standard Bearer (1636) by Rembrandt was unveiled at the Rijksmuseum on Thursday after a national tour. On Saturday, there will be no admission charge to the museum to commemorate the occasion. One of the artist’s earliest works after relocating to Amsterdam in the 17th century is The Standard Bearer. It is said

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Monkeys, Flowers, Zodiac: The Very Long Creative Journey of Huang Yongyu

Pratiksha Shome Chinese artist Huang Yongyu, who was well-known for his jovial ink drawings of animals and flowers, passed away at the age of 98. According to his last desires, no memorial or funeral services were planned when he passed away on June 13 from an undisclosed illness, according to his family. The self-taught artist

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Transforming the Path of Devotion: Iconic Chita Art Beautifies Puri’s Grand Road for Rath Yatra

Aditya Sisodia As the auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra approaches, the Grand Road facing the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is undergoing a magnificent transformation. Spanning a sprawling 4,000 square meters in front of the temple’s lion gate, a group of 25 skilled artists have come together to create giant chita patterns, adorning the path

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Pollock and Warhol were Stolen 20 years Back. Suspects Charged Now

Pratiksha Shome Nine persons have been charged federally with stealing works of art and sports memorabilia valued at millions of dollars, including an Andy Warhol silkscreen and a Jackson Pollock painting, according to the announcement made on Thursday by U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania Gerard M. Karam. Over two decades, the theft

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Uncovering the Cultural Tapestry of Calcutta: ‘The Babu and the Bazaar’ Exhibition

Tsuktiben Jamir Presented by the DAG (formerly Delhi Art Gallery), ‘The Babu and the Bazaar’ exhibition offers a captivating journey into a bygone era, where Calcutta thrived as a melting pot of contrasting cultures, ideologies, and artistic expressions. From May 8th to July 1st, visitors can immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of this vibrant

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Wolverine and Mary Jane Watson Co-Creator John Romita Sr. Passed Away at the Age of 93.

Pratiksha Shome John Romita Sr. was a significant comic book creator who collaborated in the creation of many well-known Marvel characters, including Mary Jane Watson and Wolverine. He was 93. His son, John Romita Jr., who followed in his father’s footsteps and is now a well-known Marvel comic artist, shared the news of his passing

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Deal struck by Boston MFA with Jewish Heirs Whose Artwork Was Sold to Hitler

Pratiksha Shome Customers Conversing in a Tavern (1671) by Adriaen van Ostade, which was acquired by Hitler during World War II, has been agreed to by the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, two benefactors, and the heirs of Jewish art dealers Paul Graupe and Arthur Goldschmidt. Customers Conversing in a Tavern was one of the

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How Andrés Jaque’s Installation Foretold the Doomsday Orange Smog in New York

Pratiksha Shome Last week, as Canadian wildfire smoke dyed the air orange in New York City, architect Andrés Jaque saw an unsettling resemblance between the hazy sky and an installation he had just unveiled at the most recent Venice Design Biennale. The artwork displays a cityscape engulfed in a post-apocalyptic orange glow and is titled

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