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gavel restitution schedule Jan 5, 2026 visibility 12 link 1 artist

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The Indian government has unveiled the Piprahwa relics, a collection of Buddha-linked artifacts repatriated after being slated for sale at Sotheby’s in 2024. The objects, some dating to the 6th century BCE, were excavated in 1898 and 1971–1975 and are now on view at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in Delhi in an exhibition titled “Light and the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One.” India’s government successfully blocked the Sotheby’s auction by arguing that the consignor, Chris Peppé, had no legal right to sell the stones and that the sale constituted “continued colonial exploitation.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the show, calling it a moment of great importance.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jun 20, 2025 visibility 13 link 9 artists

Amid geopolitical tensions, Pakistani and Indian art worlds unite in London exhibitions

Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan, multiple art exhibitions in London are fostering cross-border cultural exchange. The Barbican is showing Pakistani artist Huma Bhabha alongside Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, curated by Shanay Jhaveri. At SOAS, a South Asian group show organized by Pakistani artist Salima Hashmi and Indian curator Manmeet K. Walia features over 25 artists, including a collaborative textile work by Maheen Kazim and Purvai Rai. Two Indian galleries in central London have also exhibited Pakistani artists, though gallerists requested anonymity due to safety concerns in India.

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Women’s handmade folk art blooms in Pune

The Kalachaya Darpan Art Gallery in Pune is hosting a three-day exhibition titled "Strokes of Devotion," featuring handmade traditional Indian folk art created by 18 women from Studio Art for All. Founded by Shraddha Trivedi, the studio has trained over 10,000 students globally in indigenous art forms, ranging from Mata ni Pachedi to Varakari traditions. The showcase highlights freehand interpretations of spiritual themes, including the Dashavatara and Hanuman Chalisa, created by women balancing careers in medicine, law, and technology.

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