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Krispin Joseph Px Google Art and Culture present a mesmerising African art collection from Italian Automible Brand Simca CEO Jean Pigozzi. Pigozzi has many layers of interest in the Art industry and became one of the leading African art collections in the 20th century. In 1989, Pigozzi visited a show titled, Magiciens de la Terre […]
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Pratiksha Shome Rembrandt van Rijn’s 1642 painting, The Night Watch, depicts the Militia Company of District II under the Command of Captain Frans Banninck Cocq, also known as The Shooting Company of Frans Banninck Cocq and Willem van Ruytenburch. Although it is the most well-known painting in the Rijksmuseum’s collection, it is actually in the
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Aditya Sisodia In the ever-evolving realm of art, where creativity knows no bounds, a peculiar addition has emerged—an enigmatic robotic terrier named AICCA, the Artificially Intelligent Critical Canine. Created by artist Mario Klingemann, this fluffy-haired marvel combines the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the charm of a four-legged companion to offer unique art critiques.
Aditya Sisodia Museums had long served as custodians of history and repositories of cultural treasures, dating back to ancient times when Ennigaldi-Nanna’s museum in Mesopotamia pioneered the concept of curated collections. Today, museums have proliferated exponentially, holding artefacts and nations’ collective cultural wealth. However, can museums transcend their role as mere storehouses of historical relics?
Aditya Sisodia Saffron Art, a renowned platform for art enthusiasts and collectors, is delighted to announce the return of its annual Summer Online Auction. The event promises an extraordinary catalogue of works by leading modern and contemporary South Asian artists, offering a captivating glimpse into the region’s vibrant art scene. One of the standout pieces
Pratiksha Shome Following complaints of influence from white studio workers, the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) has formally postponed a significant exhibition of Aboriginal artwork that is currently being reviewed. The official postponement of the exhibition Ngura Pulka – Epic Country was announced in a statement from the museum on June 7. The exhibition, which
Pratiksha Shome Rita Asfour was different from most other artists. How many artists would depart Southern California for Las Vegas, only to emerge from retirement to paint showgirls? Rita Asfour was an exception, but most artists are not. The late painter, sculpture, and gallery owner destroyed the barriers dividing high culture from low culture before
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Pratiksha Shome The National Portrait Gallery in London has become the latest battleground for Prince William and Prince Harry’s sibling rivalry, not a biography or an American TV programme. The two princes’ joint image won’t be on show when the museum reopens to visitors later this month after a multimillion-dollar refurbishment. The project was completed
Tsuktiben Jamir Located in Mumbai, AstaGuru is “India’s premium online auction house for art, antiques, and luxury.” AstaGuru will be organising a ‘Collector’s Choice’ Modern Indian Art auction on the 20th and 21st of June, 2023. According to the auction house, the upcoming auction will present “a remarkable opportunity for bidders to acquire exquisite masterpieces
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Aditya Sisodia In recent days, a series of AI-generated photos featuring Hollywood actor and former professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson, widely known as “The Rock,” dressed as a priest and engaged in Hindu prayer rituals have been circulating online. However, it is essential to clarify that these images are not real, and the claims suggesting that
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