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U.S. Department of Education Reclassifies Architecture and Other Professions, Eliminating “Professional Degree” Status

Architecture /

The U.S. Department of Education has announced a significant policy shift that will reclassify architecture, nursing, accounting, social work, occupational therapy, physical therapy, special education, and public health as non-professional degrees effective July 1, 2026. The change fundamentally alters federal student loan eligibility and borrowing limits for students pursuing these graduate-level degrees.​​ Financial Impact on […]

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South Asia’s Premier Contemporary Art Festival, Kochi-Muziris Biennale Opens Today at Kochi

Kochi Muziris Biennale /

The sixth edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale officially inaugurates today, transforming the historic port city of Kochi into a 110-day hub of artistic exchange, creative dialogue, and cultural resilience. The sixth edition, titled “For the Time Being,” opened with a flag-hoisting ceremony at Aspinwall House this morning and will see Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan formally inaugurate

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The Impressive Architecture and Collection at the Indian Museum Kolkata

Architecture, Do You Know? /

All About Indian Museum Kolkata West Bengal The Indian Museum Kolkata, also known as ‘Jadughar’ is located in Central Kolkata, West Bengal. It was formerly known as the Imperial Museum of Calcutta. The collection makes it the oldest and largest museum in Asia of its kind. It is the ninth oldest museum in the world.

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Gul’s Charbagh: Ritu and Surya Singh of Wolf on Reimagining Tradition Through Scrap and Poetry

D-Talks /

With Gul, artists Ritu and Surya Singh, the creative force behind the Jaipur-based studio Wolf, invite us into a reimagined charbagh (four-part garden), guided by the spectral voice of the 18th-century poet Mir Taqi Mir. This immersive exhibition transforms burnt copper wire, discarded X-rays, and scrap metal into a sanctuary that is as much a political statement as

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‘Resonance of the Soul: A Global Line-Up of 10 International Artists

Exhibitions /

Devin Gawarvala, gallerist, collector and founder of Bespoke Galleryproudly presents ‘Resonance of the Soul’, a remarkable line-up of 10 international artists whose works transcend geographies, traditions, and time. The show is on until 18th December 2025, marking a significant moment for the city’s evolving cultural landscape. Visitors can witness evocative creations by Gillie & Marc (Australia/UK), Bobur Ismoilov

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Ishara Art Foundation to present group exhibition Amphibian Aesthetics at the Ishara House

Exhibitions /

October 2025: Ishara Art Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of Amphibian Aesthetics, the inaugural exhibition of the Ishara House at Kashi Hallegua House in Kochi, Kerala on 13 December 2025. Amphibian Aesthetics emerges from the urgencies of precarity in the Anthropocene – climate collapse, displacement, extinction and hyper-capital – where questions of survival

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‘Modern Freskos’, the first solo exhibition in India by Berlin-based contemporary artist Paul Kuntze

Exhibitions /

Sanya Malik’s Black Cube Gallery is proud to present Modern Freskos, the first solo exhibition in India by Berlin-based contemporary artist Paul Kuntze. Born in 1995, Kuntze brings an extraordinary synthesis of history and modernity, reimagining the grandeur of Baroque frescoes through a distinctly contemporary lens. Rooted in deep admiration for the ceiling paintings of historic churches

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The ‘New England’ Way of Living: American Shingle Style Architecture

Architecture, Room For More Art /

Everything to Know About Shingle Style Architecture Following the Centennial celebration in 1876, there was a renewed interest in Colonial American architecture, which was combined with English sensibilities to create the Shingle style. Seldom, the modern Shingle style architecture is seen as a development of the Queen Anne style, which was influenced by the early

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Women Photographers 1900–1975: NGV International Celebrates a Century of Female Vision and Innovation

Exhibitions /

Landmark Exhibition Opens November 28, Showcasing Over 300 Photographs and Works by More Than 80 Pioneering Artists The National Gallery of Victoria International Melbourne (NGV International) is set to unveil one of the year’s most significant photographic exhibitions, Women Photographers 1900–1975: A Legacy of Light, opening on November 28, 2025, and running through May 3, 2026.

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Heritage First Festival to highlight Goa’s cultural and natural heritage

Festival /

The second edition of the Heritage First Festival will be held across Goa from November 14 to December 7, 2025. Organised by the not-for-profit Heritage First Goa (HFG), founded by heritage advocates Heta Pandit, Jack Ajit Sukhija, and Snigdha Manchanda, the festival aims to promote awareness and preservation of the state’s diverse cultural, ecological, and

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