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Artist-Designer Viraj Khanna Customizes Exclusive Bomber Jacket for Puma India

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Artist-designer Viraj Khanna has blended his creative ingenuity with imagination to design an exclusive bomber jacket for PUMA that re-imagines the sportswear brand’s iconic cat with different textile cut-outs in an experimental colour story.  The jacket has been designed exclusively for PUMA Gen Z Brand Ambassador, Shanaya Kapoor, for her first-ever Knicks Basketball Game at […]

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Günter Brus, Pioneer of Viennese Actionism, Dies at 85

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Günter Brus, one of the last surviving artists associated with the Viennese Actionism movement, passed away on Sunday at the age of 85. His death was confirmed by Kunsthaus Bregenz, a contemporary art institution in Austria, just days before the opening of a major retrospective showcasing Brus’s work. A Visionary Provocateur: The Life and Art

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Anna Marie Tendler’s ‘rooms in the first house’ Will Haunt You!

Artist Profile /

If you had spent even 10 seconds on TikTok, you might know of the Anna Marie Tendler Taylor Swift drama. While Taylor Swift is undoubtedly the voice of our generation, Anna Marie Tendler is no less. A multimedia artist, Tendler is known for her extensive repertoire – hairstyling, makeup, textile, interior design, photography, she does

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Distorted Realities and Expressive Canvases: Everyday Life through Akash Jatav’s Art

Artists of the Week /

Akash Jatav is a master of capturing the pulse of everyday life through a unique and distorted lens. Jatav’s figurative pieces, particularly those depicting people on the street, their lives, and the belongings that define them, create a profound narrative that requires a patient and attentive gaze. The figures in Jatav’s canvases, though recognisable in

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2023 Rewind in 10 Art Stories: From Stolen Treasures to AI Dreams and Banana-Gate Drama

2023 Recap, Featured /

Within the ever-changing field of art, 2023 was a year of successes, conflicts, and paradigm changes. The art world saw a rainbow of events that sparked strong feelings, heated discussions, and broke barriers. Here are the ten major art news stories that defined  2023. 1. Gaza’s Cultural Heritage in Crisis: Over 100 Landmarks Damaged or

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Gandhi Darshan at Rajghat Set for Transformation: New Statue to Illuminate Mahatma Gandhi’s Legacy

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Unveiling a Symbolic Tribute Gandhi Darshan, the historical site located at Rajghat, New Delhi, which serves as a homage to Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring legacy, is on the cusp of a transformational makeover. This revitalization effort includes the installation of a new statue, poised to be unveiled on September 4. The statue will take its place

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The Transformative Effect of Iranian Revolution: The 1979 Iranian Uprising Through Art and Ideology

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Introduction  The Iranian Revolution of 1979, also known as the Islamic Revolution or Enqelāb-e Eslāmī in Persian, was a significant event in Iran’s political landscape, disorienting Reza Shah Pahlavi’s seemingly stable governance. The revolution was fuelled by large-scale protests and widespread mobilisation. Shah’s concession and repression schemes led to the dictatorship’s downfall on February 11,

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‘Tree & Serpent’: New Book Traces the Emergence of Buddhist Art in Southern India

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A groundbreaking new art book titled “Tree & Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India” is set to be released, providing a pioneering study on the emergence of Buddhist art in southern India. The book, published by Mapin in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) in New York, sheds light on the vibrant and

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Samvaad with Sidharth: The Visual Story Teller of Many Journeys (Part 2 of 5)

Samvaad /

Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From

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Rewriting Gender Through The Lens: Indian Photographers Challenging the Norm.

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Part -1 A gender not acknowledged: The Hijras and their struggle for representation The major works by Indian photographers Anita Khemka, Dayanita Singh, and Tejal Shah are discussed in this section while addressing transgender identity in order to comprehend the various perspectives behind their research on transgender lives. Though the subject matter seemed to be

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