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India To Get Back 14 'Religious, Cultural Artefacts' From Australia
As many as 14 artworks, including six that have been allegedly stolen or illegally exported, will be returned to India by the National Gallery of Australia. These features sculptures, photographs, and a scroll that were either stolen, looted, or of unknown origin. The artworks are to be returned to India within months. Besides, they are “religious and cultural artefacts” worth about $2.2 million.
Tags: Australia, artwork collection, India, Canberra
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
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Sand Artist Sudarsan Creates Giant Awareness Artwork In Puri
Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik won hearts sharing image and videos of his 3D sand artwork of two Santa Clauses holding a large mask at Odisha’s Puri beach. In a record-attempt, Pattnaik has made World’s biggest 3D sand art, measuring 120ft long and 50ft wide. The netizens have lauded his awareness artwork - “Use Mask, Stay Safe”. A Twitterati commented, "What a great 'Man' you are sir".
Tags: artwork collection, sandart, Christmas, Sudarshan Pattnaik, Puri
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
