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1st century A.D. colossal statue of Greek God Apollo unearthed in Turkey
Washington, September 9 (ANI): Italian archaeologists have unearthed a 1st century A.D. colossal statue of Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, light, music and poetry, from white calcified cliffs in southwestern Turkey.
Colossal statues were very popular in antiquity, as evidenced by the lost [...]
Sand sculpture of Ganesha spreads awareness on global warming in Puri
Puri, Aug.23 (ANI): On the occasion of Ganesha Chaturthi and the 10-day festivities ahead, noted sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik has made an image at the Puri beach to evolve devotion and spread public awareness on global warming.
Patnaik has sculpted a 40 feet-long Ganesha and a tree on His palm alongside a message ‘Reduce Global [...]
Big Ben ice sculpture being created in London
London, August 20 (ANI): Sculptors are creating Big Ben on ice as part of a reconstruction of the London skyline.
The sculpture, measuring 10m in length and 3m in height, is being crafted by some of the world’s top ice sculptors amongst five landmarks.
“This is the first time we have been asked to design and produce [...]
2000-year-old statue of Greek athlete sheds light on metal corrosion
Washington, July 9 (ANI): The restoration of a 2,000-year-old bronze sculpture of the famed ancient Greek athlete Apoxyomenos may help modern scientists understand how to prevent metal corrosion, discover the safest ways to permanently store nuclear waste, and understand other perplexing problems.
That’s the conclusion of a new study on the so-called “biomineralization” of Apoxyomenos.
Best known [...]
Exhibition of wooden sculptures in Bhopal
Bhopal, July 8 (ANI): A unique exhibition depicting art in wood attracted hundreds of visitors in Bhopal.
O P Kushwaha, a renowned wood and rock sculptor had crafted these beautiful artifacts. For his artistry, he has been honoured with numerous awards and commendations.
There were sculptures depicting Hindu Gods, Jesus Christ holding a cross and walking, people [...]
Andy Murray immortalised in life-sized sculpture made from pizza dough
London, July 3 (ANI): Tennis star Andy Murray has been sculpted in dough by his favourite Pizza Express restaurant, where he recently persuaded staff to serve him a Margherita despite the kitchens being shut.
The life-sized sculpture of the 22-year-old sports star stands in the foyer of the restaurant.
It was with the help of a [...]
Michelangelo’s self-portrait found hidden in his final painting
London, July 2 (ANI): A self-portrait by renowned Italian Renaissance mastermind Michelangelo has been found hidden in his final painting, the Crucifixion of Saint Peter, believe experts.
According to Maurizio De Luca, the Vatican’s head of paintings restoration, the artist’s fresco painted at the Pauline Chapel in the Vatican City, holds the self-portrait of the genius [...]
Mia Farrow posts photos of flower tributes to dead brother online
Washington, Jun 22 (ANI): American actress Mia Farrow has posted pictures of flower tributes and messages, which had been left on a sculpture her dead brother had created for his local town square, on the Internet.
Farrow’s artist brother Patrick had committed suicide at his home in Rutland, Vermont on June 15.
Fans and friends have been [...]
Wooden figure of Christ not Michelangelo’s work: Art historians
Rome, May 26 (ANI): A wooden statue bought by the Italian government for 2.5 million pounds and attributed to Michelangelo is a fake, art historians have claimed. he 41cm long figure, named Cristo Ritrovato (Christ Refound) was bought late last year from a private collection and [...]
Manmohan Singh gets unique greetings from artists
Allahabad/Ludhiana, May 22 (ANI): As Dr. Manmohan Singh gets ready for his second term as Prime Minister, artists have greeted him in their own unique way.
A youth from Allahabad city has built a sand sculpture of Dr. Singh at Sangam on the banks of the river Ganga.
“On [...]
Jesus has ‘risen’ in Sussex – and he’s wearing baggy jeans!
London, May 14 (ANI): It’s 21st century after all so why Jesus Christ should be left behind. A church in East Sussex has unveiled a new seven foot high statue of a modern day Jesus wearing jeans and a shirt.
Father David Buckley unveiled the 35,000-pound Marcus Cornish statue dubbed “Jesus in jeans” at the Our [...]
35000-year-old ‘erotic’ female sculpture rewrites mankind’s artistic history
London, May 14 (ANI): A 35,000-year-old prehistoric sculpture of a sexually suggestive female form has been unearthed in Germany – a finding which is believed to be mankind’s earliest artistic attempt to represent itself.
The ivory figure, carved out of a mammoth tusk, has prominent breasts and buttocks.
The Hohle Fels Venus was discovered in southwestern Germany.
Nicholas [...]
Picasso’s painting, Giacometti sculpture fail to sell at auction
London, May 7 (ANI): An auction in New York witnessed a sheer lack of buyers for a painting by Picasso and a Giacometti sculpture, despite the fact that they had been expected to fetch up to 16million pounds each.
The two items that failed to sell at auction were Picasso’s The Daughter Of The Artist [...]
Sand sculptures in Puri to motivate people for voting
Puri, Apr 22 (ANI): Renowned sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik created a ‘Political Theatre’ on the scenic Puri beach in Orissa to motivate people to cast their votes and elect the right candidate.
“Elections are taking place in the country. Everywhere there is some publicity material, which can be seen around. But this sculpture is not for [...]
Laurel and Hardy immortalised into bronze statues
London, Apr 20 (ANI): Legendary comedy duo Laurel and Hardy have been immortalised into bronze statues in Cumbrian town where Stan Laurel was born.
The fundraisers spent 10 years raising 60,000 pounds for the sculpture, which will be placed outside the Coronation Hall theatre in Ulverston.
The statues, designed and created by Graham Ibbeson, were [...]
No Oz buyers for Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin’s bronze statue
Melbourne, Apr 9 (ANI): Late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin’s bronze statue has failed to interest any buyers in Australia, and it now seems fated to be sold off overseas.
The statue, made by controversial sculptor Mitch Mitchell, will now be offered to Oprah Winfrey and the Discovery Channel to see whether they are interested in buying [...]
Melbourne citizens express anger over display of `Naked Woman on Cross’ sculpture before Easter
Melbourne, Apr.8 (ANI): Sculptor Neil Mitchell’s move to display his work “Naked Woman on Cross” in Melbourne ahead of Easter has sparked anger and accusations of mixed messages, reports the Herald Sun.
The 40,000 dollar artwork is being displayed at a Melbourne gallery at the holiest time of the year for Christians, and Mitchell said it [...]
It’s not uncommon, but under-reported
CHENNAI: Friday’s brutal murder of his wife by Subhash, a 30-year-old man, who later had sex with the body sent shock waves among the police and
the public but psychiatrists say necrophilia sexual attraction to a corpse is not uncommon.
“It’s a mental illness rather under-diagnosed and under-reported,” says Dr S Nambi, senior psychiatrist, Institute of [...]
CT imaging used to examine hidden face in Nefertiti bust
Washington, April 1 (ANI): Researchers, using CT imaging to study a priceless bust of Nefertiti, have uncovered a delicately carved face in the limestone inner core and gained new insights into methods used to create the ancient masterpiece and information pertinent to its conservation.
“We acquired a lot of information on how the bust was manufactured [...]
Victorian ‘ghost’ caught on Google Street ViewVictorian ‘ghost’ caught on Google Street View
London, Mar 26 (ANI): Google Street View cameras have captured something that could send shivers down your spine – a ‘ghostly’ figure dressed in Victorian clothes.
The ghoul has been filmed at a former Victorian docklands, which has a dark and sinister past.
The footage appears to show a woman dressed in [...]
