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Breaking Boundaries Through Art: The Resilience of Women Artists in Iran.

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Persian or Iranian art is one of the world’s greatest art heritages, dating back more than 2,500 years. Despite Iran’s complicated political background, spanning decades of political turbulence and societal upheaval, has not hindered artistic progress in this Middle Eastern country. The impact of these socio-political transformations in Iran is not only seen in its […]

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Security Lapse at Christie’s Exposes Artwork Locations: German Experts Uncover Vulnerability

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Introduction: Experts Reveal Glaring Cybersecurity Gap Allowing Precise Artwork Location Data to be Published A significant cybersecurity vulnerability has been uncovered by German information security experts within the renowned auction house Christie’s safeguards. This flaw allowed the precise location data of artworks belonging to numerous consigners to be inadvertently disclosed on the auction house’s website.

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The History and the Process of Preparing Assam School of Manuscripts for Painting

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Introduction  The Indian miniature painting tradition boasts the opulent Mughal and Rajasthani ateliers adorned with gold; a practice rooted in Emperor Humayun’s importation of this revered Persian tradition. Following the Mughal and Rajasthani decline, skilled artisans dispersed across India, fostering thriving schools like Kangra and Basholi miniatures. Amidst these, the Assam School of manuscripts, now

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The Coloured Threads of Craftivism: Narratives of Power and Protest

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The history of art had always designated a separate spot for craft- knitting, crocheting, embroidering, and others were simply not considered a part of the fine arts like painting or sculpture. Extremely handy and closely associated with generations of women’s household labour, these forms of creation have been disregarded as secondary forms of art- never

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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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Artists Explore the Complexities and Legacy of the Indian Partition in Diverse Art Forms

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Introduction The legacy of the Indian Partition, a momentous event that marked the end of British rule in India, continues to reverberate through the artistic expressions of contemporary creators. As India and Pakistan commemorated their 76th year of independence, artists are using their creative prowess to delve into the intricate layers of the Partition’s impact,

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Indian-American Curator Files Lawsuit Against Worcester Art Museum Alleging Discrimination

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 Rachel Parikh’s Lawsuit Highlights Mockery, Hostility, and Offensive Work Environment Rachel Parikh, an Indian-American curator, has filed a lawsuit against the Worcester Art Museum, alleging racial discrimination and a hostile work environment. The 64-page lawsuit, filed in Worcester County Superior Court, outlines Parikh’s experiences of being “mocked and ridiculed” due to her skin color and

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Geometry Transformed: Exploring the Artistic Evolution of Radhika Choudhary

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Radhika Choudhary, an alumnus of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Delhi, started her artistic journey as a fashion design graduate. Drawing upon her original formal design training, Choudhary has harnessed her unique design language, a transformation that now finds its eloquent expression in her artwork. Choudhary’s art serves as a direct conduit

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Artistic Narratives: The Remarkable Journey of Self-Taught Artist Kunwar Aamir Hameed Wani

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Kunwar Aamir Hameed Wani, a self-taught artist hailing from the enchanting region of Kashmir, began his artistic journey at a remarkably young age. Initiating his creative exploration with watercolours, he gradually ventured into diverse mediums including acrylics, oils, inks, and tempera. Infusing his distinctive touch, he even crafts his own handmade colors from locally available

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The Relationship Between One of History’s Greatest Portrait Artists and His Sitters

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Introduction The interplay between an artist’s creative vision and the sitters’ personal preferences is a dynamic that has long fascinated art enthusiasts and scholars. In the catalogue’s preface to the exhibition “Fashioned by Sargent,” Erica E. Hirshler and James Finch delve into this intriguing dynamic. The exhibition, organized in collaboration between Tate Britain and the

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