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Who’s laughing now? Banana-as-art sells for $6.2 million at Sotheby’s

The banana is the star of a 2019 conceptual artwork, Comedian, by noted prankster Maurizio Cattelan, which is intended to be duct-taped onto the wall. It comes with a certificate of authenticity and installation instructions for owners to replace the banana — if they wish — whenever it rots.

Who’s laughing now? Banana-as-art sells for $6.2 million at Sotheby’s

Who’s laughing now? Banana-as-art sells for $6.2 million at Sotheby’s

Who’s laughing now? Banana-as-art sells for $6.2 million at Sotheby’s

The muddled origins of 'rescue'

In the literal sense, the word rescue means to help someone or something out of a dangerous, harmful, or unpleasant situation.

17 November 2024, 04:06 IST

The muddled origins of 'rescue'

The muddled origins of 'rescue'

The muddled origins of 'rescue'

17 November 2024, 04:06 IST

A beauty called Crimson Rose

In nature, most poisonous creatures don vibrant hues in a defence mechanism known as aposematism. The striking garb serves a weighty purpose — a portent to potential predators, of the dreadful fate that awaits them should they harbour thoughts of making a meal of them.

17 November 2024, 03:35 IST

A beauty called Crimson Rose

A beauty called Crimson Rose

A beauty called Crimson Rose

17 November 2024, 03:35 IST

Celebration of chaos

The prolific artist, who also painted self-portraits throughout his life, found meaning and symbolism in the forms and shapes of his chaotic surroundings.

17 November 2024, 03:32 IST

Celebration of chaos

Celebration of chaos

Celebration of chaos

17 November 2024, 03:32 IST

When origami and cartography come together...

The artworks, ranging from floral blooms to lenticular pieces, were both abstract and functional.

09 November 2024, 23:08 IST

When origami and cartography come together...

When origami and cartography come together...

When origami and cartography come together...

09 November 2024, 23:08 IST

Two artists across space and time...

The exhibition of two different generations of non-representational artists was curated by Threshold Art Gallery’s founder Tunty Chauhan.

09 November 2024, 23:05 IST

Two artists across space and time...

Two artists across space and time...

Two artists across space and time...

09 November 2024, 23:05 IST

Weaving magic with wild grass

Squatting on colourful plastic sheets, a group of women are busy handcrafting stunning objects from the needle-like leaves of Sabai grass, known locally as ‘bubai’ in eastern Odisha’s poverty-stricken Mayurbhanj district.

09 November 2024, 23:02 IST

Weaving magic with wild grass

Weaving magic with wild grass

Weaving magic with wild grass

09 November 2024, 23:02 IST

Obscenity in art: Whose definition is it anyway

Twenty-five years later in 1979, a handwritten manuscript and 62 drawings by F N Souza, Padamsee’s contemporary, sent via airmail from the US to a publisher in India were seized by the Delhi customs department on charges of “obscenity”.

29 October 2024, 09:44 IST

Obscenity in art: Whose definition is it anyway

Obscenity in art: Whose definition is it anyway

Obscenity in art: Whose definition is it anyway

29 October 2024, 09:44 IST

A jasmine by any other name is... confusing!

Anyone who spends time in nurseries would have noticed that the gardeners often mention scientific names when showing plants. This is their way of ensuring that you are getting the plant you want.

27 October 2024, 02:39 IST

A jasmine by any other name is... confusing!

A jasmine by any other name is... confusing!

A jasmine by any other name is... confusing!

27 October 2024, 02:39 IST

Calculating the real value of the art you own

Van Gogh’s impasto — his thick, textured application of paint — is echoed in the work of Frank Auerbach, who may be the world’s greatest living painter.

24 October 2024, 07:55 IST

Calculating the real value of the art you own

Calculating the real value of the art you own

Calculating the real value of the art you own

24 October 2024, 07:55 IST