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TAF Emerging Artist Award South Asia 2023: Celebrating Creativity and Talent

Introduction The Arts Family (TAF) has once again shone a spotlight on the burgeoning artistic talent of South Asia by announcing the winners of the Second Edition of the TAF Emerging Artist Award for the year 2023. This prestigious award seeks to recognise and promote emerging artists who have demonstrated exceptional creativity and promise in […]

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Urvashi Kanwar – Embracing Simplicity and Philosophical Depth in Abstract Art

Urvashi Kanwar stands as an artist whose work breathes life into the canvas, where abstract elements meld seamlessly with a profound philosophical touch. In her captivating creations, the undeniable presence of thought serves as the cornerstone, much like the essence of mind in the world. Just as the world would lack meaning without evidence of

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Weaving Warmth: The Evolution and Artistry of Kullu Shawls

INTRODUCTION The origin of the name ‘Kullu’ can be traced to ‘kulant peeth’, signifying ‘the terminus of the inhabited world’. This picturesque valley settlement finds its snug abode nestled between the mighty lower and greater Himalayan ranges, harmoniously tracing the path of the Beas River. While a handful of hotels and resorts have emerged, life

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And the Art Thieves’ Award for Most Appealing Work Goes to ‘Ghent Altarpiece’

We know how treasures are robbed during wartime. War gives the winning team the ultimate freedom to do anything against the lost. Usually, most winners (mis)use this freedom at most and commit as many crimes against the lost, including looting precious materials, gold and other valuable things and setting fire to their heritage and history.

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Vizag Artist Creates Stunning Portraits of Celebrities Using Millets, Promoting Sustainability and Awareness

Vizag-based artist Moka Vijay Kumar has made a significant impact with his unique artistic approach by creating over 60 portraits of national and international celebrities, politicians, and business figures using only millets. This unconventional medium has garnered attention not only for its aesthetic appeal but also for the message it conveys. With the United Nations

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Stolen Warhol and Pollock Artworks from Pennsylvania Museum May Not Have Been Destroyed, Offering Hope for Recovery

In a surprising turn of events, missing artworks by renowned artists Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock, which were part of a 20-year crime ring involving multiple museums, may still be intact, contrary to previous assumptions that many of the stolen items had been destroyed. The recent update follows the announcement by the US Attorney’s office

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Through Art, Some Healing and Closure to the Wounds of Vietnam War!

Smriti Malhotra Tuan Andrew Nguyen, an artist whose work uncovers haunting artefacts and stories from the Vietnam War, is set to showcase his videos and sculptures at the New Museum in Manhattan. In his upcoming exhibition titled “Tuan Andrew Nguyen: Radiant Remembrance,” Nguyen delves into questions of memory and identity with a personal and ambitious

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Simple, Geometric and Celebratory- The Dancing Forms of Warli Art

The Dancing Forms of Warli Art

Smriti Malhotra  India’s rich cultural tapestry is interwoven with a myriad of vernacular artforms that beautifully capture the essence of diverse communities. Among these, the Warli idiom stands out as a poignant reflection of tribal life, offering a profound glimpse into the world of the Warli community. With its simplistic yet evocative imagery, the Warli

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Basquiat x Warhol: Painting Four Hands: An homage to two great American artists

Tsuktiben Jamir The concept of what art may be and what art can look like are frequently confused. Andy Warhol (1928-1987) extended the viewers’ awareness of how they may approach experiencing art, which goes beyond simply creating visuals that made art appear to be something entirely new. He made excellent use of colour, form, and

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American artist Mary Obering dies at 85, Chennai show exhibits 45 stalwarts, and an exhibition that portrays Ukraine’s resistance against the war

Mary Obering, a painter who made geometric abstractions, dies at 85 New York’s Bortolami gallery, which added Mary Obering to its roster in 2019, said that she died in New York of natural causes on July 29. ARTnews reports how Obering’s paintings merged the pared-down aesthetics of newer movements like Minimalism with techniques and styles

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