Public art struggles to find its space in India (Feature with images)
June 23rd, 2012 - 12:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Art is making a serious effort to reach the masses in India with expositions in vantage public places despite official hurdles and poor awareness about ... Read more...
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Physics may explain crop-circles mystery
August 1st, 2011 - 2:41 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) Crop-circles which appear on farmers' fields, with their gigantic yet intricate patterns, have intrigued scientists and UFO buffs for decades, but with none emerging any wiser.However, ... Read more...
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Modern art in Kashmir reflects contemporary realities
January 8th, 2011 - 6:19 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The modern art movement in Jammu and Kashmir is once again on the move after a period of stagnation during the years of insurgency. ... Read more...
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Chris Brown to launch graffiti art movement
November 3rd, 2010 - 2:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 3 (IANS) R&B singer Chris Brown is adding graffiti to his list of accomplishments - he is reportedly planning to launch a new urban art movement.He has recently posted pictures ... Read more...
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Picasso masterpiece auctioned in Britain
June 24th, 2010 - 8:58 am ICT by IANS
London, June 24 (DPA) A masterpiece from Picasso's "blue period" sold for 34.7 million pounds ($51.8 million) at a major auction of Impressionist and Modern Art at Christie's in London Wednesday.
The 1903 ... Read more...
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Portrait of Tagore as a progressive artist
May 8th, 2010 - 4:18 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Art for Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore was the final extension of his literature, beginning at a point when he wanted to express himself in a ... Read more...
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Nude Jackie Kennedy pic found among Andy Warhol’s possessions
August 21st, 2009 - 4:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, August 21 (ANI): A nude picture of former US First Lady Jackie Kennedy Onassis has been discovered in the pile of King of Pop Art Andy Warhol's possessions.The snap, which apparently ... Read more...
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PM mourns painter Tyeb Mehta’s death
July 2nd, 2009 - 11:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday expressed grief over the "sad demise" of noted painter Tyeb Mehta and said his death is a major loss to the ... Read more...
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Souza’s ‘Red Road’ highlight Of Sotheby’s May sale
April 14th, 2008 - 9:44 pm ICT by admin
London, April 14 (IANS) Francis Newton Souza's "The Red Road", estimated at 250,000-350,000 pounds (approx. $495,000-$695,000), is one of the key highlights of Sotheby's Indian sale to be held May 2 here. ... Read more...
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