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Fusion of forms, amalgamation of crafts and diversity of expressions — Serendipity Arts Festival 2023 concludes by celebrating multitude of creative voices The 6th physical edition of the Festival took place across multiple venues in Goa’s capital city Panjim from December 15 to December 23 Panjim, December: Goa’s capital city of Panjim transformed into a […]
Introduction Several prominent museums in the United States, including the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Rubin Museum of Art, and the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, faced disruptions this week following a cyber-attack on Gallery Systems, a third-party tech company providing assistance with internal and customer-facing management systems for museums. Gallery Systems
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Even if you have an eidetic memory, you cannot resist the appeal of photos. Photos are a reminder of our yesteryears. Not only do we capture special people and places, but we also look at our old photos and recall how far we’ve come. Thanks to technology, we can just whip out our smartphones and
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The magnificent fabric of human civilisation is woven through architectural threads, an art that transcends mere architecture and becomes a living proof of our collective humanity and aspirations. From soaring medieval cathedrals to modern skyscrapers, architecture not only protects our physical existence but also defines the very essence of our being They are. The philosophy
Born in Toronto, Ontario, on February 28, 1929, Frank Gehry is an American architect and designer of Canadian descent who is well-known for his unique and avant-garde architectural style. His structures, which include his own home in Santa Monica, California, are highly regarded globally, establishing him as a significant figure in modern architecture. Gehry was
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American artist Dread Scott is renowned for his politically charged and thought-provoking works of art. He was born Scott Tyler in Chicago in 1965, but he adopted the name Dread Scott in honour of the well-known slave of the same name who successfully petitioned the Supreme Court for freedom in the 19th-century Dred Scott v.
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There are more than 2 million Hindu temples in India, showcasing a vast variety of architectural styles that are highly influenced by the region they belong to. The notion of space and time has been envisioned beautifully in Indian architecture. The art and architecture that we see in Hindu temples all hail from one scripture
Sacred Peaks: Exploring the Nagara Style of Temple Architecture in India Read More »
The Brooklyn Museum is presenting a stunning show named “Spike Lee: Creative Sources” in honour of the many inspirations that have shaped the filmmaker. Curated by Kimberli Gant and Indira A. Abiskaroon, the show offers a close-up view of Lee’s vast collection and a unique window into the various and linked sources that have driven
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African American photographer Ernest Withers (1922–2007) is renowned for his significant and enduring photos that captured the American Civil Rights Movement. On August 7, 1922, Withers was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He began his career as a freelance photographer, documenting events in and around Memphis. Withers gained national recognition for his work in the 1950s
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Born in Montreal on October 7, 1923, Jean-Paul Riopelle was an acknowledged figure in the art world. His artistic path demonstrated a remarkable transformation that coincided with the shifting cultural scene of the mid-20th century, moving from academic limitations to avant-garde emancipation. Riopelle’s artistic roots trace back to his early years at the école Polytechnique,
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