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Today marks what would have been the 97th birthday of Solomon “Sol” LeWitt, the revolutionary American artist who fundamentally changed how we think about art creation and authorship. Born on September 9, 1928, LeWitt passed away in 2007, leaving behind a profound legacy that continues to influence contemporary art. LeWitt’s path to artistic prominence was […]
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The 8th edition of Delhi Contemporary Art Week (DCAW) has opened at Bikaner House, New Delhi, marking the return of one of India’s most significant contemporary art events. Running through September 4, 2025, this year’s edition brings together six prominent women-led galleries in a collaborative celebration of regional artistic excellence. A Platform for Contemporary Voices
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Anant Art will participate in The Armory Show 2025 with the exhibit “Holding Space as Radical Persistence” at Booth No. 204, Javits Center, New York, from September 5 to 7, with a VIP preview on September 4. The presentation features artists Bushra Waqas Khan, Probir Gupta, and Vikrant Bhise, whose works critically investigate physical, political,
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Santanu Debnath’s first on-site solo exhibition, “Morphology of Water: A Project by Santanu Debnath,” opened at Emami Art, Kolkata, on August 29, 2025 and is on view through October 18, 2025. The show is held in Gallery 2, Emami Art, and showcases Debnath’s hyper-realistic works focused on the decline of natural waterbodies in his native
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Renowned Belgian painter Walter Swennen, who drew on diverse ideas from language, philosophy, and psychology in his work, has passed away at the age of 79. He was known for his radical, experiential and associative approach to painting, which is perhaps best summarised as a belief in the total autonomy of the artwork. Belgian art dealer Xavier Hufkens announced
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Gogi Saroj Pal, the eminent Indian artist known for her impactful and evocative works, passed away on January 27, 2024, at 78. She was born in India on October 3, 1945, and has left a significant artistic legacy, especially in the area of gouache, oil painting, pottery, and weaving, all of which she used to
Gogi Saroj Pal’s Feminist Foray into Art! Read More »
The art form of Kerala – ‘God’s Own Country,’ offers a rich cultural tapestry that reflects the region’s history, spirituality, and diversity. Kerala’s art forms encompass a wide spectrum of expressions, ranging from classical dance forms like Kathakali and Mohiniattam to folk arts such as Theyyam and Thiruvathirakali. Each art form is a testament to
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Sidharth On the centenary of Tyeb Mehta’s birth, contemporary artist Sidharth reflects on a profound encounter with the master painter that revealed the deeper spiritual and philosophical dimensions underlying Mehta’s iconic diagonal compositions. In this deeply personal tribute, Sidharth—himself a multidisciplinary artist whose work bridges traditional Indian wisdom with contemporary expression—shares an intimate conversation that
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“The Bindu or cosmic egg is a symbol of primordial genesis from which, in Hindu mythology, all Creation is born” – S.H. Raza Syed Haider Raza was born on 22nd February 1922, in Kakkaiya (locale Mandla), present-day Madhya Pradesh, to a deputy forest officer Syed Mohammed Raza and Tahira begum. He began drawing at the
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22nd July, On this Day Surrounded by the rich symbols in the South-Indian town of Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, Badri Narayan was born on 22 July 1929. In his lengthy 45-year career, he has worked intensely as an artist, illustrator, teacher, and author. Hyderabad Art Society organised Narayan’s first public show held at the All India
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