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The annual Met Gala saw numerous celebrities showcasing a wide array of unique and often controversial fashion choices on the red carpet. Attendees' outfits, including Beyoncé's return and other notable looks, sparked widespread discussion and media coverage.
An oil painting by celebrated Indian artist Raja Ravi Varma, titled 'Yashoda and Krishna,' has sold for a record-breaking ₹167.2 crore (approximately $20 million USD) at auction to industrialist Cyrus S Poonawalla. Poonawalla has since revealed plans to display the painting in either his Mumbai or Pune residence.
The article explores the enduring legacy of Raja Ravi Varma on his 178th anniversary, highlighting how his art uniquely combined Indian themes with European artistic sensibilities.
A painting titled "Yashda et Krushna" by Raja Ravi Varma sold for nearly $18 million, establishing a new record for an Indian artist. The artwork was acquired by the founder of a global vaccine leader, who has made it accessible to the public.