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Finding Art in the Mundane: 11 Artists that have altered Everyday Objects into Artworks

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Smriti Malhotra Throughout art history, artists have continually pushed the boundaries of creativity and challenged conventional notions of what can be considered art. One fascinating avenue they have explored is the transformation of everyday objects into works of art. By altering and recontextualising these objects, artists have managed to provoke thought, question established norms, and […]

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She was the most beautiful girl I’d seen, and above all, she was as passionate as I was about movies and art: Atul Dodiya

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Saptarshi Ghosh Anju Dodiya and Atul Dodiya Anju Dodiya is a renowned contemporary artist known for her expressive watercolour paintings layered with symbolism. The self is a recurring theme in Anju’s works. Her practice is informed by a wide range of influences – from Indian and Persian miniature paintings, 17th and 18th century Japanese Ukiyo-e

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Artworks that Changed the Dynamics of Artworld

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Abhishek Kumar There have been many artworks throughout history that have challenged the traditional norms of the art world and changed the way we think about art. Marcel Duchamp’s “Fountain”, Maurizio Cattelan’s “Comedian”, “Shredded Girl” by Banksy and Joseph Kosuth’s “One and Three Chairs” are some of the examples which changed the dynamics of the

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U.S. authorities return dozens of looted artifacts to Italy; Insights from art world

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A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends

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Mimosa Echard wins France\’s top art award: Know what else is happening in the art world

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A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends

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Sculpting a precarious balance into a lasting legacy: Alexander Calder was born today

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July 22, On This Day A groundbreaking American sculptor known for his innovative ‘mobiles’ (kinetic sculptures powered by motors or air currents), his static ‘stabiles’, and his monumental public sculptures, Alexander Calder was born on July 22, 1898 in Pennsylvania, USA. (Interestingly, his birthdate is a bit of a source of confusion, as his mother

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Documenta Head Resigns amid Scandal; and Two More Art Stories from Around the World

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A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends

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