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Conceived as a result of many bazaars that were curated at Baro with crafts and hand-made design from all over India, Chatterjee says the success of those led to a decision to set up a permanent Baro Market with small brands, craftsmen and artists pan India that they specially chose. "This was launched on March 1 2020, with just over 60 brands/artists. On our launch weekend, we exceeded our monthly target.

It is also the second-most expensive work of Indian art sold globally after V S Gaitonde's Untitled, 1961 which sold for Rs 39.98 crore in March this year, said the auction house in a statement. Sher-Gil (1913-1941) was a Hungarian-Indian painter and has been called one of the greatest avant-garde women artists of the early 20th century. The National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi also houses a large collection of her works of art.

We come from nature like a flower but our dreams and the attempt to 'beautify' life become a manufactured pursuit, reads a note on the exhibition. It adds: "In this series, the artist takes a once-living thing, a flower -- often while it still looks alive and uses a combination of natural and fabricated elements to process its innate beauty into something surreal.

The exhibition invites viewers to recognize themselves in the artwork and fall in love with aspects of their existence. In these uncertain times, this exhibition would be an attempt to revive hope and convey positive human sentiments among the audiences, and perhaps, may even assist them in understanding their inner complexities. The exhibition displays 26 artworks by the artist that are from two different eras.

While Dhaka-born Sen (1918-2008) was a founder member of the Calcutta Group, an art movement established in 1942 that did much to introduce modernism into Indian art, Hari Ambadas Gade (1917-2001) is remembered as one of independent India's pioneering abstract expressionist painters.

First settled in the 17th century, the islands have held much intrigue throughout the years. Today, beyond its crystal-clear waters and pearly white beaches, the pristine islands' authentic charms are sure to enchant its visitors. With roots sprouting from three continents, the Seychellois creole culture still reflects its origins.

Changes and advancement have occurred from trade developments. The Indian carpets are a fruit of this rich heritage. They are known over the world for their dazzling plans, unpretentious class, appealing tones and workmanship. Historically, carpet weaving flourished under the Mughal reign. Mughals utilized the Persian method of carpet weaving, and at the same time were impacted by traditional designs and motifs from Persia.

Curated by Danielle Olsen, International Cultural Producer at the Wellcome Trust, and Jahnavi Phalkey, Founding Director, Science Gallery Bengaluru, 'Contagion' features 16 interactive exhibits and more than 40 live programmes that seek to reduce the distance between human and natural sciences, arts and technology, breaking down barriers between research and the public.

The online sale is produced in collaboration with LA's art and luxury fashion retailer, Church Boutique, and the eco-fashion house Ministry of Tomorrow (MOT) powered by Christie's charity auction partner Charitybuzz. The online auction runs from June 1-16 with an in-person preview at Christie's New York from June 4-9.

The estimated value of the 18 lots ranges from 8,000 to 90,000 pound. The collection was initiated by Grand Duke Mikhail Mikhailovich and his wife Sophia Mehrenberg, Countess de Torby. Peter Carl Faberge (1846-1920) is best known for the Easter eggs he began making in 1884 for the Tsar and Tsarina of Russia.