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Introduction The global art market is seeing a shift towards favorable buying conditions, according to a new report by Bank of America. Titled “Art Market Update Fall 2024: Opportunity Knocks?”, the report suggests that collectors can expect improved opportunities thanks to factors such as reduced auction estimates, gallery discounts, and interest rate cuts. Upcoming events, […]
Kolkata-based artist Arjun Das, from Giridih in Jharkhand, has led an extraordinary journey from very humble beginnings to presenting his work at a global platform and even reaching global acclaim in the art world. When Arjun was 10 years old, he left for Kolkata, where he did part-time work at restaurants to support himself through
The Lonely City by Olivia Laing is an exploration of loneliness in the modern city, and the connection between solitude and creativity through the lens of iconic artists like Edward Hopper, Andy Warhol, David Wojnarowicz (and Nan Goldin), Henry Darger, Vivian Maier, Klaus Nomi, Josh Harris and Zoe Leonard. She explores Edward Hopper in the
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Anant Art’s Presence at Art Mumbai 2024 Anant Art is set to unveil a lineup of contemporary works by talented artists at the second edition of Art Mumbai, scheduled between 14-17 November 2024. The artists at the forefront include Abhishek Narayan Verma, Alexander Gorlizki, Dhara Mehrotra, Digbijayee Khatua, Ghulam Mohammad, Harsh Nambiar, Jatinder Singh Durhailay,
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Sotheby’s Hong Kong recently held a Modern and Contemporary Evening Auction, starting of the art auction season after the U.S. national election — November 11 at its new Landmark Chater location. The event performed unevenly, but brought in HKD 409.5 million ($52.6 million), well within the pre-sale expectations of between HKD 377.8 million–HKD 509 million
Preview and Award Ceremony: November 8, at 5 PMWalkthrough with artists on November 8, at 6:30 PMExhibition Dates: November 8 2024 – January 11, 2025Venue: Emami Art: Gallery 1, Ground Floor Participating Artists: Avijit Dutta (First), Poojan Gupta (Second), Sayanee Sarkar (Third), Bhaskar Jyoti BordoloiSudip Jana, Gayathri AP, Poorvi Sultania, Ritwika Ganguly, and Bhanu Shrivastav
The India Art Festival (IAF) is set to return to the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi, from November 14th to 17th, 2024 promising art enthusiasts and collectors an immersive journey through India’s contemporary art scene. This annual festival brings together a rich array of artistic talent, featuring both celebrated and emerging voices from across the country.
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– Anoushka Kumar I have never been much of a reader of comics. My experience of that world was limited to its Indian varieties – Tinkle, Amar Chitra Katha and the like, my sole accompaniments on long train journeys over the holidays to Lucknow and Agra, the native places of both of my parents. My
When pretty much every thing in the world today seemed possible with AI, internet, and cameras ever cheaper, one may wonder the point of creating images by hand; particularly hyperrealistic paintings. Why paint what you can photograph with someone quickly? These questions quickly faded when I found the work of Parag Sonarghare and suddenly, it
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Introduction The fortunes of the globe’s most powerful billionaires have swelled since Donald Trump was reelected, monopolising markets outside their mainstay industries—from business to art. While the ultra-wealthy continue their quest for a bigger slice of culture with the growing wealth, high-profile collectors including LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault and Oracle founder Larry Ellison are using
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