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From a makeshift studio in a poor neighborhood in Lagos, Waris Kareem produces incredibly life-like works of art. Waris began drawing at the age six and turned professional at the age of eight, becoming the youngest professional artist in Nigeria. He describes his art genre as “hyper-realism.” His drawings pay ... Read More »

Cheng’s first miniature model, created over three years ago, was based on a restaurant he used to visit while studying in Japan. He has since tried to push his boundaries in intricacy by creating smaller and smaller models. “Some people use words to note down their memories, but the possibilities ... Read More »

But scholars and the painter’s descendants lament she has been reduced to a set of distinctive physical features that often overshadows her actual work. The debate heated up this spring when toymaker Mattel released a Barbie in Kahlo’s image, over protests from her family. The Barbie and other merchandise do ... Read More »

  Museum of the Moon lands in Udaipur Udaipur : Hundreds of residents and tourists were enthralled not only to see the ‘Moon’ so close but also to feel its magnificence. They posed in various positions, some danced,some pretended to hold it on palm and carry on shoulders, some kissed under ... Read More »