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Indian art boom inspires bigger canvas for galleries

Indian art boom inspires bigger canvas for galleries

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

The recent India Art Fair in New Delhi generated greater interest than before in local contemporary artists among a growing cohort of Indian collectors, including millennials. But growth in Indian art is not restricted to that alone. This year saw 91 exhibitors, a much higher number than 63 in the previous edition - indicating a flourishing market. While live auction sales were largely suspended during Q2 of 2020 due to Covid-19 precautions, global fine art auctioneer Christie's says online-only sales were up 262 per cent in 2020 to $311 million), marking a record total for the channel.

BJP-LJP will form new government in Bihar: Chirag

BJP-LJP will form new government in Bihar: Chirag

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

"Every person who wants development in Bihar, wants unemployment and corruption to end in the state and wants migration to stop is voting for the candidates of BJP and LJP. "This time the people have voted for change and development. The feedback I am getting from my party candidates and workers clearly indicates that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar won't be able to retain his position after November 10. "BJP-LJP will form a new government in Bihar," Paswan said.

Sotheby's India debut gets lukewarm response

Sotheby's India debut gets lukewarm response

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The auction was watched closely as it comes at a time when other major names like Christie's have pulled out of India.

Kolkata cops say no to 'demon Chappell'

Kolkata cops say no to 'demon Chappell'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

Greg Chappell survived the dubious distinction of being symbolised as a demon, as the Kolkata police on Thursday got the clay model of 'Mahisasura', resembling the Indian cricket coach, destroyed.

Most expensive Indian artists

Most expensive Indian artists

Rediff.com29 Dec 2007

No one has been able to touch Tyeb Mehta - not even Mehta himself - after his Mahisasura fetched a record $1,584,000 crore at an auction last year.

Veerappan on Puri beach

Veerappan on Puri beach

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

Sotheby's India auction sees tepid response as slowdown hits art world

Sotheby's India auction sees tepid response as slowdown hits art world

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

The sale lot of 61 pieces of art, which was spread across a variety of categories such as modern and contemporary South Asian art, prints, and photographs, realised an estimated sale price of Rs 23.8 crore. Pre-auction estimates had expected the sale to range between Rs 37 crore and Rs 52 crore. Around 11 pieces of art remained unsold on Day One, reports Pavan Lall.

A unique Navratri and Dussehra in a Tamil Nadu temple

A unique Navratri and Dussehra in a Tamil Nadu temple

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Celebrations in Mutharamman Temple in Kulasekharapattinam, a coastal town in Tamil Nadu, have devotees visit the temple in an avatar of their choice. They could be dressed as kings or beggars, monkeys or demons, but the more popular is different forms of the Devi.

Four money lessons from Dussehra

Four money lessons from Dussehra

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

As you spruce up for Dussehra puja this year, we have a suggestion for you! How about looking at your finances in a whole new way?