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Caged in Fear or Facing the Moment of Truth? The Art World Responds to Trump’s Election Victory

Donald Trump has officially won the recent elections and is set to become the next President of America — leaving many sectors in their wake including that of art. His presidency has been hotly debated for the past four years by artists, collectors and critics — his return seems set to reignite those often fiery […]

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Sotheby’s Secures $1 Billion Investment to Strengthen Market Position and Expand Presence

Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund ADQ announced yesterday that it has made approximately a $1 billion investment into Sotheby’s as the auction house continues to work toward improved financial structure and the expansion of potential markets. The deal, which closed in late October, also incorporates further financing from Patrick Drahi, who is Sotheby’s majority owner.

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14 Major Art Festivals in India to Know About

India – An Artistic Vision Art festivals in India celebrate our country’s rich cultural heritage, showcasing a diverse range of traditional and contemporary artistic expressions. These festivals bring together renowned artists, performers, and art lovers from across the globe, offering a platform for creative exchange and innovation. Even though there might be tons of local,

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Mumbai Gallery Mirchandani + Steinruecke Expands to New Delhi, Opening Second Location This Month

Ranjana Steinruecke is the Co-Founder of Mirchandani + Steinruecke

Winding paths lead Mirchandani + Steinruecke, the high-profile Mumbai-based art gallery, home to a roster of 23 artists, including conceptual art pioneer Anita Dube and 2023 Prix Pictet winner Gauri Gill, to open a second location in New Delhi this month. The first in the capital for such a Mumbai-headquartered gallery, the new space takes

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‘Trans-Formative Vision’ Blurs Form, Identity, and Reality at Gallery Threshold

Gallery Threshold’s Newest Group Exhibition Gallery Threshold is all set to present ‘Trans-formative Vision’, a group exhibition exploring the timeless tradition of figurative art, reimagined by contemporary artists to express both external realities and their inner worlds. Curated by Yashodhara Dalmia, this expansive exhibition features works by Anindita Bhattacharya, Benitha Perciyal, Jogen Chowdhury, Manjunath Kamath,

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Who Would Pay $1.5 Million for a Banana and a Duct Tape? Sotheby’s Remains Hopeful

Sotheby’s Upcoming Auction; Eyes on Maurizio Cattelan’s ‘Comedian’ Sotheby’s is set to auction Maurizio Cattelan’s ‘Comedian’ on 20 November 2024 at its Now and Contemporary Evening Auction in New York. The sculpture is essentially a banana attached to a wall with duct tape. With an estimated sale price of $1 million to $1.5 million (up

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Entrapping the Past, Present and the Future

Gallery Espace’s 35th Anniversary Gallery Espace celebrates its 35th anniversary this October. Since its inception, the gallery has become one of India’s leading art spaces, known for its innovative exhibitions and support of emerging talent, the exhibition highlights its history and harkens to the future.   Gallery Espace’s New Exhibition – The Ancestral Futures With a

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Vadehra Art Gallery Revives BV Doshi’s Artistry in their Newest Solo Show

Bringing BV Doshi’s Art to the Public Vadehra Art Gallery is currently presenting a solo exhibition of drawings by Balkrishna Doshi, India’s only architect to be awarded the prestigious Pritzker Prize, the profession’s highest possible accolade, and an eminent artist in his own right. The exhibition ‘Blueprints of Illusion: Drawings by Balkrishna Doshi,’ opened on

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CIMA Art Gallery Is on Its Way to Becoming a Premier Art Destination

Everything About CIMA Art Gallery Kolkata! Centre of International Modern Art, or CIMA Gallery Pvt Ltd., is an art repository, situated in the Ballygunge neighbourhood. It was inaugurated in 1993 under the sponsorship of the Indian media conglomerate, ABP Ltd. The arcade was designed based on the prominent museums and art galleries in New York,

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