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Fashion World Mourns as Iris Apfel, Icon of Individuality, Passes Away at 102

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An iconic character in American fashion, Iris Apfel, had an immense effect on design, self-expression, and enterprise. Her destiny was to make a name for herself in the fashion and interior design industries. Throughout her astonishing life, which spanned more than a century, Apfel charmed followers worldwide with her extravagant style, distinctive large eyeglasses, and […]

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Why Does Modern Architecture Require Modern Building Materials

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In the realm of contemporary architecture, the quest for sustainability has become paramount. Architects and designers are increasingly turning to innovative materials to create structures that not only stand as marvels of engineering and design but also contribute positively to the environment. From bamboo to nanomaterials, the palette of options for building materials has expanded,

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Is Minimalism Merely A Glorified Urban Farce Or Does It Actually Hold Substance?

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They say “More is More”, but to what extent does the resurgence of multiple narratives, multiple forms, and multiple identities help progress art? At one point, we are bound to be baffled by this rampant plurality. But how does one curb it? The simple answer – minimalism. Seldom, do people confuse minimalism with postmodernism. However,

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KS Radhakrishnan’s ‘figuring in figuring out’ Magnifies Human Ennui

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Archer Art Gallery, Ahmedabad opens its door to renowned figurative sculptor KS Radhakrishnan. The new exhibition, titled ‘figuring in, figuring out’ reflects his sculptural explorations in bronze, foregrounding his intimate understanding and re-imagining of the figurative, and his deep empathy with the human experience. These works investigate the nature of our experience: liminal, ambiguous, fluid.

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‘Sheher, Prakriti, Devi’; Gauri Gill’s first Extensive Curation in Dubai

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Ishara Art Foundation presents Sheher, Prakriti, and Devi, an exhibition that marks artist and photographer Gauri Gill’s first extensive curation. Ruminating on the interwoven relationship between dynamic cities, the natural environment and the inseparable sacred, the show presents twelve artists and collectives working across diverse contexts of urban, rural, domestic, communitarian, public and non-material spaces.

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Italian Culture Minister Sparks Controversy Defending Israeli Pavilion at Venice Biennale

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Italian Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano has sparked controversy with his recent statement defending the Israeli Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. Despite an open letter signed by past and current Biennale participants, Turner Prize winners, and other acclaimed artists urging reconsideration, Sangiuliano asserted that the Israeli Pavilion would proceed as planned. In a strongly worded statement,

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100 Feet Below Sea Level: Campina de Cima Salt Mine Reveals New Exhibition Space

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In the depths beneath the historic city of Loulé in Portugal lies a hidden gem: Campina de Cima, the rock salt mine, which has long served as a vital source of salt for animal feed and road de-icing. However, in recent years, this subterranean labyrinth has emerged as more than just an industrial site. With

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Francesca Amalia Grimaldi Loses Herself In The Blue Atmosphere of ‘Metamorphosis’

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The Living Traditions Centre, Bikaner House welcomes Italian painter, Francesca Amalia Grimaldi’s most recent mixed-media works in the form of a five-day exhibition, aptly titled ‘Metamorphosis.’ The show will be on display for public view till 27th February 2024. The show was curated by scholar-author Uma Nair and inaugurated by Italian Ambassador to India Vincenzo

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Bengal’s 10 Bhadralok Icons: From Literature to Cinema, a Cultural Exploration

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Now that you may know what a Bhadralok is, we move on to seeing different caricatures of the same. These intellectual gentlemen who brought about a Bengal Renaissance were cultural icons in more ways than one. These Babu’s and Bibi’s soon were seen in Bengali cinema, and literature and they still exist many centuries later

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