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Introduction Banksy, the elusive graffiti artist known for his thought-provoking and subversive art, may be facing unmasking in an upcoming defamation case. The lawsuit is connected to his use of Instagram to call out shoplifters and invite them to a Guess store that had used his imagery without permission. While the case has generated intrigue, […]
There is No Person called Banksy But a Group of People! Read More »
The purpose of giving power is to be able to give it away It is uncommon for people to willingly relinquish their status. It is extremely rare for people in positions of power to do the same. However, one name that defies this rigid practice is Bhawanrao Shriniwasrao Pant Pratinidhi. The ruler of the
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Studio Abhinay Architect & Designer An Interior design and architectural extension project where we have reimagined three generations living together in an ancestral home. Our design approach is to respond to the context with utmost responsibility and sensitivity towards cultural heritage and existing architecture and make it suitable and functional for today’s time and family’s
Sofia Taboas is a Mexican artist who resides and works in Mexico City. She specialises in spatial elements and their perception. In 1990, she founded ‘Temístocles 44’ along with her contemporaries in Mexico City. She has been the subject of over 55 exhibitions, inclusive of group and solo shows. She frequently presents her artworks and
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Introduction A recent ruling by U.S. District Judge William Orrick in a California federal court has significant implications for a closely-watched copyright case involving a group of artists and the developers of AI text-to-image generator tools. The judge’s decision lowers the stakes of the case, dismissing several claims while allowing the artists to file an
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Introduction A remarkable fundraising campaign has recently been initiated to safeguard the historic Atelier 11 studio in the Cité Falguière, Paris. This 150-year-old studio holds profound art historical significance, having been the creative sanctuary for renowned artists such as Amedeo Modigliani, Chaïm Soutine, Constantin Brancusi, and Paul Gauguin. Additionally, it played a pivotal role in
Explore the highs and lows of queer experiences with Vichitra Desh – Queer Nation. The program was engendered in association with the University of California Feminist Studies Department, The Orfalea Center and The American Center, and supported by the US Embassy in New Delhi. It is a sumptuous tapestry of interdisciplinary art and fantasy, theory and
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On October 29th of 2023, Daakroom concludes another run of their Letter Writing Carnival with a successful turnout. This one-day event gathered more than 8,000 participants at the Gandhi Darshan near Rajghat in the Indian Capital of Delhi. The aim of the event and organisation is to bring back the dying art of letter writing
The fantasized works by Sakti Burman take one into another realm that is beyond the illusion of imagination. His works delve deeper into the realms of mythology, delving into the very essence of reality and seeking to unravel its hidden truths. His skilful integration of European artistic qualities with Indian mythology and narratives from ancient
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The Dhoomimal Gallery has just launched a captivating exhibition entitled “Can You See a Taste?” Curated by Rahul Kumar, the exhibition focuses on the possibility of tasting or hearing a picture. Dhanashri has masterfully crafted these pieces, inviting you to explore them with boundless creativity and approach their different mediums from a comprehensive perspective. The
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