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On Good Friday, the story of da Vinci’s Last Supper & its Indian interpretations
April 18, 2025 12:04 pm
One of the most important episodes in the Bible, Christ’s last meal with his twelve apostles has long been a popular subject among artists
Top 10 most expensive paintings in the world—no, it's not Mona Lisa
March 17, 2025 10:32 am
10 Most Expensive Paintings in the World: The world's most expensive painting ever sold is by the renowned artist Leonardo Da Vinci, and no it's not the Mona Lisa.
Express News Quiz: Da Vinci, Pegasus & Dr Ambedkar
April 14, 2024 8:16 pm
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There is a toxic secret behind da Vinci's Mona Lisa and Last Supper
October 19, 2023 12:04 pm
A new study finds that Leonardo da Vinci conducted some "toxic" experiments with his paintings, including the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper.
Behind the Art: ‘Salvator Mundi’: The mystery of Da Vinci’s controversial painting worth $450.3 million
November 12, 2022 7:22 pm
Worth $450.3 million, Salvator Mundi is not only famous for its jaw-dropping price but also for the controversy that surrounds it. The battle between art historians over whether Da Vinci painted this piece is still underway. But what is the painting about and where is it? And did Da Vinci not paint it?
Behind the Art: Why is Lady with an Ermine by Leonardo Da Vinci (1489–1491) so iconic?
November 05, 2022 8:18 pm
One of few surviving portraits made by Leonardo Da Vinci, Lady with an Ermine was insured for 300 million Euros in 2011, during a trip around Europe. Why is it so iconic and what are some of the interesting facts about this masterpiece?
Behind the Art: What hidden messages does Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper hold?
September 03, 2022 4:41 pm
Why is Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper so important? What are the hidden messages in the artwork that still shock viewers?
UK climate activists glue themselves to masterpieces
July 06, 2022 10:52 am
Museums in the UK are on high alert as protesters from the group Just Stop Oil target famous paintings, including a 500-year-old copy of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" and John Constable's "The Hay Wain."
Man disguised as old woman smears cake on Mona Lisa portrait at Louvre
May 30, 2022 2:55 pm
Soon after the incident, the museum's security staff rushed to eject the man from the room even as the crowd continued to photograph the situation
Behind the Art: Why is Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa so famous?
May 23, 2022 10:50 am
Why is the Mona Lisa so famous and what led it to having the most expensive insurance policy in history? Why was Picasso arrested in suspicion of stealing the painting?
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Humanoid robot dances to ‘Fa9la’ at IIT Bombay Techfest 2025
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Techfest 2025 at IIT Bombay witnessed an unexpected star turn when a humanoid robot took centre stage and delivered a live dance performance to the hit track ‘Fa9la’. What began as a typical tech showcase quickly turned into a spectacle as the robot matched the Arabic song’s beats with fluid, confident movements.
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