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Man Who Appropriated Legends: Richard Pettibone

Artist Richard Pettibone Biography Richard Pettibone is synonymous with the innovative and influential art movement known as appropriation art. As an artist, Pettibone has garnered critical acclaim for his meticulous works that often replicate, reinterpret, and reframe iconic works of art from the likes of Andy Warhol, Frank Stella, and other masters of Pop Art.

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Royal Enfield Social Mission presents ‘Journeying Across The Himalayas’ 

Royal Enfield Social Mission Brings a Multidisciplinary Festival Royal Enfield Social Mission has announced the inaugural edition of its multidisciplinary festival, ‘Journeying Across the Himalayas.’ It will take place from December 5th to 15th, 2024, at Travancore Palace, New Delhi. This festival showcases the power of collective action for change in Royal Enfield’s spiritual home,

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Great Expectations: Christopher Benninger’s Final Testament to Architecture

Five individuals, Barjor Mehta, Karan S. Gandhi, Ram Prasad Akkisetti, Tridip Suhrud, and Bimal Patel, standing side by side, each holding a copy of Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect by Christopher Benninger, during the book launch event at CEPT University. The backdrop is minimal with greenery visible on the side.

Introduction Christopher Benninger regarded as a legendary figure of Indian and international architecture, had built a great legacy which will keep inspiring generations. Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect, his most recent and final book, published posthumously in October 2024, is a sequel of sorts to his bestselling 2011 title, Letters to a Young Architect,

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Duct-Taped Banana by Maurizio Cattelan Sells for $6.2 Million at Sotheby’s Auction

Banana Ductape

Introduction A banana taped to a wall is again shaking up the art world, fetching a staggering $6.2 million at a New York Sotheby’s auction. Named Comedian, the tongue-in-cheek piece by the Italian conceptual artist Maurizio Cattelan is a touchstone of the insanity, and genius, of modern art. Debuting at Art Basel Miami Beach in

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Adani’s Energy Revolution Gallery at Science Museum, London Faces Scrutiny Amid Bribery Allegations

In March 2024, the Science Museum in London opened “Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery,” a permanent exhibition about the global shift to renewable energy. Sponsored by Adani Green Energy, the gallery showcases developments in sustainable technologies and emphasises the company’s commitment to green initiatives. But a recent development has tarnished this link. On

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Here’s Why We Love Federal Architecture Style!

Everything You Must Know About Federal Architecture Style After the American Revolution, a new style of architecture was born in 1780-1830. It was at its peak in 1785-1815. Federal style architecture is also called Adamesque architecture, alluding to English architect, Robert Adam. It was Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Latrobe, and their contemporaries who modified Palladian architecture

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Schelling Architecture Foundation Revokes Prize from James Bridle Over Support for Boycott of Israeli Institutions

James Bridle, a British artist and writer, seated in a minimalist workspace with books and artwork in the background, looking contemplative.

The Schelling Architecture Foundation, a leading German institution awarding contributions to architectural theory, has rescinded its biennial award from British artist and writer James Bridle. Bridle, a prominent supporter of a cultural boycott of Israeli institutions, characterized the decision announced just two days prior to the award ceremony as punitive. In June 2024, Bridle of

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7 Architects Based Out of Calicut You Should Know About

Introduction Calicut (Kozhikode), a top city of Kerala greets each visitor with its enthralling beauty, rich histories and traditions as well as blending antiquity with modern architecture. A place of pilgrimage for architects, it is producing some great companies with their global partners reimagining our spaces and driving sustainable & place responsive architecture. So here

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