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Aditya Sisodia In recent days, there has been a buzz surrounding Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious project, the epic Ramayana. Speculations about the star-studded cast have been making rounds, with names like Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Hrithik Roshan, and Yash being linked to the magnum opus. However, it has now come to light that an equally acclaimed […]
Aditya Sisodia Design Forum International (DFI) has joined forces with the Government of Odisha to create a groundbreaking architectural marvel – the Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC), India’s first AI-powered energy-efficient building. Situated along the Chennai-Kolkata highway, this state-owned public sector company sought to establish a corporate headquarters that would accommodate its staff while maximising the
Aditya Sisodia As Pride Month unfolds with vibrant colours and unwavering pride, the Alt+Art Festival takes centre stage, dedicated to promoting alternative art forms that exist outside the boundaries of the mainstream. With a profound focus on providing a platform for artists across diverse fields, Alt+Art has joined forces with Thinnai Talkies and the renowned
Pratiksha Shome It is almost difficult to forget that this year is the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso’s passing thanks to the museum world. There are the fifty or so shows put on by the governments of Spain and France, and then there are unconventional events like “It’s Pablo-matic,” the divisive exhibition co-curated by stand-up
Picasso Wave at Art Basel, Featuring Masterpieces and Criticism Read More »
Pratiksha Shome Judy Baca and David Fincher will be honoured at the 2023 Art+Film Gala, according to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). “David Fincher crafts engaging stories and illuminates human psychology in his critically acclaimed movies. His singular vision draws viewers further into his cinematic universe, according to a statement from LACMA
Judy Baca, a Chicana Muralist, to be Honoured at the LACMA 2023 Art+Film Gala. Read More »
Pratiksha Shome Sometimes, all an institution needs to flourish is a strong permanent collection display; no special exhibitions are required. One example is the Albright-Knox Gallery, which has since reopened as the Buffalo AKG Art Museum after having been closed for four years. The museum is relying on its treasure-filled assets to draw tourists rather
Buffalo’s A Haven for Modern Art Reopens with Double the Ambition Read More »
Aditya Sisodia The advent of AI-backed art tools has revolutionised the creative landscape for digital artists, offering them a vast universe of possibilities to explore. One common trend in AI art experiments involves using celebrities as subjects, allowing artists to reimagine and transform their appearances in various ways. Recently, digital creator Shahid, also known as
Aditya Sisodia Four influential artists from Goa—Francis Newton Souza, Laxman Pai, Lancelot Ribeiro, and Vasudeo Gaitonde—are preparing to make their mark in the upcoming Collectors’ Choice Modern Art Auction. These remarkable artworks, expected to fetch substantial prices, serve as a testament to the significant contributions these artists have made to the field. The name Francis
The grand old man of Goan art, Laxman Pai, is not with us anymore. Physically. However, the body of work that he has left behind makes us a richer culture. He passed away on Sunday night. The Padma Bhushan awardee was not just an artists but he also influenced and shaped many people as a
Laxman Pai: Artist and Teacher who Taught us How to See, Learn and Enjoy Read More »
Pratiksha Shome 300 artefacts were given by four Crimean museums to the Allard Pierson Museum in Amsterdam in 2013 for the exhibition “Crimea — Gold and Secrets of the Black Sea.” In 2014, as the exhibition was on tour in Germany, Russia invaded Crimea and eventually annexed it from Ukraine. The Dutch museum debated whether
After a Decade of Legal Disputes, Crimean Treasures Transferred to Ukraine. Read More »