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Tickling the Funny Bone: Exploring Humour in Indian Art

Vandana Shukla  Humour has been an essential element of art since the earliest times. From ancient cave paintings to contemporary installations, artists have used humour to engage, entertain, and enlighten their audiences. Once we take a closer glimpse into Indian art, we find out that it also hosts a rich history of humour that is

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Sculpture of Picasso’s corpse is the point of attraction at Madrid’s Top Contemporary Art Fair

A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends

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S. H. Raza back in the heart of Paris for his 100th birthday celebration

Manjeera G Indian painter S.H. Raza’s largest-ever exhibition is set to begin from 15th Februrary 2023 at Pompidou Centre, Paris to commemorate the late artist’s 100th birthday. With over a hundred pieces of art displayed, this retrospective will be the first monographic presentation of Raza’s work. The Pompidou Center, located in the heart of Paris,

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Khurana’s approach to performance art as a means of social and political transformation

Abhishek Kumar ‘Anyone to whom equality is integral is feminist’ — Sonia Khurana Sonia Khurana is a contemporary Indian artist who works across various mediums including video, photography, performance, and installation. Khurana is regarded as one of the leading contemporary artists in India and her work continues to push boundaries and challenge the status quo.

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$42K Jeff Koons ‘Balloon Dog’ accidentally broken by an art collector in Miami

A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends

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She was the most beautiful girl I’d seen, and above all, she was as passionate as I was about movies and art: Atul Dodiya

Saptarshi Ghosh Anju Dodiya and Atul Dodiya Anju Dodiya is a renowned contemporary artist known for her expressive watercolour paintings layered with symbolism. The self is a recurring theme in Anju’s works. Her practice is informed by a wide range of influences – from Indian and Persian miniature paintings, 17th and 18th century Japanese Ukiyo-e

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