Art History
Motherhood: sacred and profane
Apr 19, 2023
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9 minutes read
My impulse to write is purely dictated by the desire to show you two parallel realities of art, through which two visions of motherhood par excellence have now overlapped, in each case made explicit through the iconic image of a mother caught in the company of her tender child...
Art History
Sacred palms, profane palms
Nov 7, 2023
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8 minutes read
Reality can be interpreted simply as it appears, or it can be transformed into something more meaningful, through, for example, an encounter with religious ideology...
Art History
Sacred Scenes: Visualizing Maha Shivaratri Through Art
May 10, 2024
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10 minutes read
Art plays a crucial role in the celebration of Maha Shivaratri, serving both as a mode of worship and a medium for storytelling. Temples and homes are decorated with vibrant motifs and scenes from Lord Shiva's life...
Art News
Native American sacred cave auctioned for over $ 2 million
Sep 16, 2021
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4 minutes read
A private cave containing more than 1,000-year-old Native American artwork was auctioned off in Missouri. Auctioneer refused to reveal the identity of the winner. Osage Nation leaders had hoped to purchase the land to "protect and preserve our most sacred site".
Art History
Exploring the Sacred: A Journey Through Religious Art at Easter
Feb 26, 2024
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14 minutes read
Easter, a central holiday in Christianity, signifies the resurrection of Jesus Christ and holds profound global significance...
Art History
The Sacred and the Beautiful: Artworks Inspired by Rama Navami
May 14, 2024
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10 minutes read
Rama Navami is a major Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, a central figure in the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana. Visual arts such as painting and sculpture play a pivotal role in setting the thematic tone of a festival...
Art News
"Very Serious Allegations" About Artist Tom Sachs Make Nike "Deeply Concerned"
Mar 17, 2023
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2 minutes read
Nike has responded to claims that Tom Sachs' studio has an inappropriate work environment. Nike has worked with Sachs for a long time and is "deeply concerned" by the allegations.
Art News
The PAIN group again protests against the Sacklers in the Harvard art museums
Apr 24, 2023
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2 minutes read
Nan Goldin's anti-Sackler group, PAIN, held a second protest at the Harvard Art Museums on Thursday. This is one of the few art museums in the world that is still owned by the Sackler family.