– 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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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
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.
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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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
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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Sotheby’s Set to Auction the Portrait of Alan Turing Human robots, once an idea are a reality now. Not only can these AI models do menial and cerebral tasks, but they are also a source of creativity. Ai-Da, one of them can even paint. Is she good? Ask Sotheby’s who are putting up her artwork
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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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