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Museum honouring Hryhorii Skovoroda destroyed by Russian forces in Ukraine; know more about the revered poet
"The occupiers can destroy the museum where Hryhoriy Skovoroda worked for the last years of his life and where he was buried. But they will not destroy our memory and our values!" Oleh Synyehubov, governor of Kharkiv, said in a Telegram post
Andy Warhol’s ‘Marilyn’ auction nabs $195M; most for US artist
The Warhol sale unseated the previous record holder and another modern master, Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose 1982 painting “Untitled” of a skull-like face sold for a record $110.5 million at Sotheby’s in 2017.
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Sharing the unseen facets of the musician, Ina Puri, his biographer, said, "He had so much scholarly knowledge but he wore it lightly. He was a wonderful company and had a great sense of humour."
‘Our cultural world is poorer’: PM Narendra Modi mourns the demise of Pandit Shivkumar Sharma
"His departure impoverishes our cultural world. My deepest condolences," Mamata Banerjee wrote
Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma, who placed santoor on the centre stage of classical music, passes away
He had been suffering from kidney-related issues for the last six months and was on dialysis. He passed away due to cardiac arrest.
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Architect-artist Ankon Mitra celebrates the quotidian in his latest solo while using origami techniques to fold aluminium sheets, leather, ceramics and even glass, resulting in an absolute spectacle
‘By working with leather, I’m telling stories of my community’: Artist Madhukar Mucharla
Hyderabad-based artist, Madhukar Mucharla, who showed his works at the India Art Fair last week, on facing discrimination for being a Dalit, exploring the stories of the community and depicting their suffering by stitching together pieces of leather, traditionally associated with lower castes
An exhibition in the memory of cartoonist Anirban Bora
Bengaluru’s prestigious Indian Institute of Cartoonists to exhibit caricatures and cartoons of Anirban Bora, who passed away from COVID last year
Saffronart to hold an auction of antiquarian books from India
More than a century old rare books on India will feature in this books auction. Among them is one that features an ‘Oomraojaan Dancing girl of Joogna’
With interactive, utilitarian art and ‘easy access’, creators aim to ease anxieties around NFTs at India Art Fair
Viewers are no longer just spectators admiring the painting from a distance, they find ways to engage with the exhibits intimately
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The India Art Fair has artists questioning gender stereotypes and celebrating femininity
Art reflects society but also attempts at bringing a change. Among its numerous other highlights, the India Art Fair (IAF) 2022 also has several artists questioning gender stereotypes. Here is a look at some of the works intended at that.
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India Art Fair returns to capital after Covid hiatus
Art is a reflection of society and artists often urge viewers to ask questions. Right at the entrance is a Madhukar Mucharla portrait of Babasaheb Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution who fought against caste discrimination.
‘It’s a political act to decide to be a performing artiste’: Anita Ratnam
In Delhi to mark 30 years of Narthaki – an online platform she created to connect the dance community – dancer, writer and arts entrepreneur Anita Ratnam talks about issues surrounding dance in India, the impact of the pandemic and challenges faced by performing artistes
At India Art Fair, sights and sounds attract, compelling artworks make a mark: A roundup
After a gap year due to the pandemic, the 13th edition of the India Art Fair brings together masters and contemporaries, and covers a huge gamut -- from indigenous art to NFT works
INTACH Delhi Chapter honours its warriors with Heritage Awards 2022
Writer Sohail Hashmi, Talent Group, and Friends of Heritage Society were recipients of the awards
Works of MF Husain, FN Souza to go under hammer for first time at AstaGuru auctions
The 'Masters Legacy' modern Indian art auction is a 1957 masterpiece by artist FN Souza, 'Girl in a Yellow Sweater'. Appearing in an auction for the first time, the painting was originally in the collection of Harold Kovner, a very important and extremely supportive patron to the artist.
With art in focus, the India Art Fair has several discussions and workshops planned around it
Beyond mere viewing of art, the four-day event will also include other programmes to engage the audience. Here is what one can explore outside the gallery booths.
Artist Sahej Rahal’s ongoing exhibition in Mumbai looks at history and ancestors through aliens, future worlds, and archeological dig sites
Days of future past: Ancestors, on view till May 8, is laid out like a post-human crypt
‘The India Art Fair is a perfect place to reflect on and shape the current art world trends’: Jaya Asokan
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