With a view to fostering awareness about issues related to diverse ecosystems unique to numerous rich folk art that India has always been known for, we are making sure that many of the brilliant artists from different regions belonging to long-established time-honoured art forms get their due.” Ms. Pragati Agarwal Rejoice, art lovers, for a […]
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What is Cultural Heritage? Cultural Heritage is an expression of the ways of living developed by a community and passed on from generation to generation, including customs, practices, places, objects, artistic expressions and values. Cultural Heritage is often expressed as Intangible and Tangible Cultural Heritage (ICOMOS, 2002). Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage According to the
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Introduction Steve Bell, a satirical cartoonist with a four-decade-long history at The Guardian newspaper, had his contract terminated following accusations of antisemitism. The controversy revolves around his unpublished cartoon featuring the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, in the context of the Israel-Hamas conflict. The decision to end Bell’s contract was made after internal complaints were
Artprice by Artmarket is releasing its 2023 Contemporary Art Market Report in time for London’s Frieze art fair and Paris+ by Art Basel in the French capital. The market has grown 2,200% since 2000, new records are constantly falling, and art remains a haven in times of crisis. In its 27th Annual Report, Artprice by
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We are familiar with the proverb, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”. And it certainly holds true. The word “play” may take a plethora of forms. And no artist knows it better than Touko Valio Laaksonen, better remembered by his pseudonym, ‘Tom of Finland’. Tom of Finland is both the artist
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Who is Sudarsan Pattnaik? Sudarsan Pattnaik is a self-taught sand artist based in Puri, Odisha. He was born on 15 April 1977. Since his early childhood, he was interested in the beaches and creating sand art, a skill he honed by himself. While building sand sculptures was fun to him, he was oblivious to the
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A Feline Masterpiece Stacey’s Auctioneers and Valuers is set to delight art enthusiasts and cat lovers alike with an exceptional piece of British Contemporary Art – a rare ceramic cat crafted by the renowned artist David Hockney during his art school years. According to a report by Artnet News, this unique sculpture is going under
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Introduction In a major development, UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) has taken a significant step forward in the creation of a virtual museum dedicated to stolen cultural objects. Partnering with Interpol and securing initial funding from Saudi Arabia, this museum aims to raise global awareness about the illicit trafficking of cultural
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What is Soft Power? In its fundamental essence, ‘power’ encapsulates the capacity to effect change and exert influence over others, persuading them to act in ways they might not have independently chosen. These insights are drawn from the scholarly work of Joseph Nye, a political activist in the 1980s, at Harvard University, who delved into
Introduction Pune, a city known for its rich cultural heritage and art appreciation, is set to host a unique and captivating art exhibition, celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Korea. The ‘Korean Special Art Exhibition’ promises to be a remarkable event, showcasing the works of 30 prominent Korean artists. Here’s a