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Jean Dubuffet and the Art World’s Beautiful Rejection

Everything to Know About Jean Dubuffet Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet, a trailblazing French artist, is celebrated for his unconventional and rebellious approach to art. Renowned for founding Art Brut (raw art), a movement that rejected traditional artistic standards, artist Jean Dubuffet’s artworks have profoundly impacted contemporary art. His innovative use of materials and distinctive style […]

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Vicky Roy’s Bachpan: A Tribute to Childhood At Vadehra Art Gallery

Exhibition at Vadehra Art Gallery Brings Vicky Roy’s Photographs on Bachpan to the art lovers in Delhi Vadehra Art Gallery presents a solo exhibition of photographs titled Bachpan by Delhi-based photographer Vicky Roy. The exhibition opens at the gallery’s D-53 Defence Colony space on Friday, 2 May 2025, and remains on view until 30 May

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Nandha Ravichandran’s Nature Led Design Dream

Nandha Ravichandran, Agam Design Studio When he started to design furniture three years ago, he began to dabble with metal. He then gradually shifted to wood and theme based furniture inspired from Nature is his USP. A graduate in architecture, Nandha Ravichandran studied furniture design from National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. He wanted to study

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Forging a New Legacy: Nitya Patel’s Dhalaee and the Future of Functional Art

Nitya Patel, Dhalaee In the crowded landscape of Indian design, Nitya Patel’s furniture and lighting studio, Dhalaee, stands apart through its powerful fusion of generational craftsmanship and modern sensibilities. As the third-generation heir to a metal casting business, Nitya has transformed industrial heritage into artistic expression, creating pieces that blur the boundary between functional furniture

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Marlene Dumas’ Miss January Poised to Break Auction Record for a Living Female Artist

Christie’s to Feature Monumental Painting from Rubell Collection in May 2025 Marquee Week Sale Renowned contemporary artist Marlene Dumas is expected to make art history this May as her 1997 painting Miss January heads to auction at Christie’s New York. The emotionally charged work, estimated between $12 million and $18 million, is backed by a

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Preserving Heritage through Design: Nipun Prabhakar and Dhammada Collective’s Vision.

Nipun Prabhakar, Dhammada Collective Nipun Prabhakar, architect and founder of Dhammda Collective, offers a compelling vision for sustainable alternatives that challenge conventional development paradigms. Established in 2021 in Bhopal, Dhammada Collective is an interdisciplinary design and research group dedicated to designing spaces that serves as both functional areas and cultural testimony. The name “Dhammada,” derived

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National Endowment for the Arts Cancels Grants Amid Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate Federal Arts Funding

National Endowment For The Arts Courtesy - The Guardian

National Endowment for the Arts Cancels Grants Amid Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate Federal Arts Funding The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has made headlines after it canceled or withdrew numerous grant offers to arts organizations across the United States. This decision follows a significant budget proposal by President Donald Trump that seeks to eliminate

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Buried for 4,000 Years: Prehistoric Rock Art in Ramalingalagudem Astounds Experts

Neolithic Rock Art Found in Nalgonda’s Ramalingalagudem In a groundbreaking archaeological discovery, rock art dating back to the Neolithic period (6000–4000 BCE) has been uncovered in the Nalgonda district of Telangana. Archaeologist Dr. E Sivanagi Reddy and his team identified the engravings during an exploration of a hillock on the outskirts of Ramalingalagudem village in

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Meet the 2025 Turner Prize Nominees: Contemporary Art’s Boldest Voices

Turner Prize 2025 Courtesy - Aita Ighodaro Art via Facebook

Tate’s Turner Prize 2025 Nominees The Turner Prize 2025 shortlist has just been announced, and the lineup is nothing short of extraordinary. Four exceptional artists—Mohammed Sami, Rene Matić, Nnena Kalu, and Zadie Xa—have been nominated for the prestigious award. Their work spans a variety of media, from painting and sculpture to photography and immersive installations,

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