UK: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik awarded “The Fred Darrington” for his contributions to art form

Weymouth [UK], April 5 (ANI): Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has been awarded “The Fred Darrington” in the United Kingdom for his contributions to the art form. The first British Sand Master Award was presented during the Sandworld 2025 International Sand Art Festival held in Weymouth . To mark the …

15-year-old Nigerian boy sets GWR with largest art canvas

As Nigeria marked World Autism Day 2025 on Wednesday, 15-year-old Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, an autistic artist, achieved a historic milestone by setting a new Guinness World Record. His artwork, spanning an impressive 12,303.87 square metres (132,437 square feet and 116.85 square inches), was unveiled at Eagle Square in Abuja. Tagbo-Okeke, a …

Kolkata Pays Tribute to Ramkinkar Baij with a Grand Art Exhibition and Book Launch

VMPL Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 31: Kolkata the city of joy came alive with creativity and nostalgia as it hosted an extraordinary art exhibition and book launch dedicated to the legendary sculptor and painter, Ramkinkar Baij . Held at Nazrul Tirtha, New Town, the event showcased Baij’s original paintings …

From Hand-Painted Frames to AI Art: How Studio Ghibli’s Art Became a Global Trend

The Origins of Ghibli Art Ghibli art originates from Studio Ghibli, a legendary Japanese animation studio co-founded by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki in 1985. The studio is known for its visually stunning, hand-drawn animation, rich storytelling, and deep emotional impact. Some of its most celebrated films include …

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel graces World Theatre Day celebrations at Vishalla restaurant

Ahmedabad ( Gujarat ) [India], March 28 (ANI): On the 48th anniversary of Vishalla in Ahmedabad , coinciding with World Theatre Day , Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel lauded its remarkable efforts in preserving Gujarat ‘s rich art, culture, and craftsmanship over the past five decades. “He further emphasized that …

Publicly funded gallery ‘turning its back on art’

A publicly funded gallery designed to showcase the work of one of the finest British painters of the 20th Century has been accused of turning its back on art. Oriel y Parc landscape gallery in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, cost £3.5m and was opened in 2008 by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park …