Introduction In a heartwarming display of global solidarity and support for underprivileged children in India, the second Art be a Part auction held in Dubai raised a substantial sum of Dh600,000. The auction featured a diverse range of artworks from around the world and included standout pieces like ‘Give,’ a sculpture created by Italian artist […]
Introduction In a significant move reflecting the changing landscape of cultural repatriation, the world-renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced its decision to return two precious artefacts to Nepal. These artefacts, a 13th-century wooden temple strut and an 11th-century stone sculpture of Vishnu flanked by Lakshmi and Garuda, have been in the museum’s collection for
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4th October 2023. ON THIS DAY. On this day, we celebrate the birth of Mary Richardson Kennedy, a gifted architect and designer whose career and advocacy work had an enduring impact. Mary Richardson Kennedy, who was born on October 4th, 1959, lived a life characterised by creativity, commitment to environmental sustainability, and a desire to
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Introduction This weekend, a charity auction in Atlantic City hosted an exciting showdown between football legend Tom Brady and reality TV star Kim Kardashian. The event, organised for the Reform Alliance, featured spirited bidding on an artwork by George Condo and raised millions of dollars for a noble cause. A Star-Studded Auction The charity auction
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On October 3, 2023, New Delhi’s ‘Drawing Life,’ a mesmerising exhibition that honours the ongoing allure of Warli Art, is being presented by Ojas Art, a well-known name in the art world. An extraordinary collection of about 20 works of art is on display in this exceptional exhibition, highlighting the flawless fusion of native heritage
An exhibition at DAG and a new book give us a ringside view of the historic Delhi Durbars. Curated by noted historians Rana Safvi and Swapna Liddle, DAG also launched a book, Delhi Durbar: Empire, Display and the Possession of History, co-authored by the duo In an important contribution to a facet of Delhi’s rich history, DAG
Introduction The Wolfgang Hahn Prize, renowned as one of the most significant accolades in the art world, has been awarded to Anna Boghiguian for her outstanding contributions to contemporary art. Born in Egypt and of Armenian descent, Boghiguian’s work delves into historical events, infusing them with political significance, and will now be celebrated with a
Introduction Bangladesh’s rise as an independent nation has had a tremendous impact on the country’s art, which reflects the region’s social and political transformations. The nation is divided into two parts: Bangladesh and West Bengal, and the majority religion is Islam. Identity politics developed through the selection and invention of tradition, have played an important
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Closure Looming In a startling development, the iconic National Museum of India on Janpath may soon shut its doors to researchers by the end of this year. The historic building, which has been a custodian of India’s cultural heritage for decades, is reportedly slated for demolition in March 2024. Yug Yugeen Bharat: The Future Museum
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There’s an extraordinary exhibition called “Of Thoughts and Memories” at the India Habitat Centre. The main focus of this exhibition was to represent the fascinating geometrical nature of our world through various works of art. Without a doubt, the entire world is filled with an abundance of geometric compositions, found in both the physical structures