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Praneet Soi presents a new body of work at Experimenter in Kolkata

Exhibitions /

Mashrabiya brings together an expansive body of work spanning a decade which showcases Soi’s immersion with the craftspeople of Srinagar, Guangzhou and Amsterdam. September 2025: Experimenter opened Mashrabiya, Praneet Soi’s third solo at the gallery, in Kolkata. Soi’s first exhibition in India after 4 years includes artworks from 2014 to the present that include painting, […]

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Chromatic Currents: Kumari Nahappan’s Landmark India Debut at Pristine Contemporary

Exhibitions /

Gallery Pristine Contemporary in New Delhi opens its doors this September to Chromatic Currents, the first-ever solo exhibition in India by internationally celebrated Singaporean artist Kumari Nahappan. Curated by independent curator John Tung, the exhibition runs from 12 September to 30 October 2025, presenting an immersive journey through Nahappan’s three-decade practice where histories, mythologies, and cosmologies converge through

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Celebrating Sol Le Witt on His 97th Birthday

On This Day /

Today marks what would have been the 97th birthday of Solomon “Sol” LeWitt, the revolutionary American artist who fundamentally changed how we think about art creation and authorship. Born on September 9, 1928, LeWitt passed away in 2007, leaving behind a profound legacy that continues to influence contemporary art. LeWitt’s path to artistic prominence was

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AstaGuru’s Upcoming Auction Offers Rare Decorative Arts From Across the Globe

Featured /

AstaGuru (AG), India’s premium online auction house, presents its upcoming ’Imperial Treasures’ auction on September 10-11, 2025. Celebrating a melange of global craftsmanship with a fine selection of Asian ceramics, Anglo-Indian furniture, crystal chandeliers, fine silver, vintage clocks, and many other collectibles, the catalogue has been finely curated to bring together an exquisite assortment of

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Chamar Studio: Empowering Dalit Artisans Through Sustainable Fashion

News /

When India’s 2015 beef ban devastated traditional leather workers from Dalit communities, Sudheer Rajbhar saw an opportunity rather than defeat. He founded Chamar Studio in Mumbai, creating a sustainable fashion brand that transforms recycled rubber into leather-like accessories while empowering marginalized artisans. Working with artisans in Dharavi, Mumbai’s largest slum, Rajbhar developed a signature material—canvas

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Soulmate: A Personal Odyssey Through Indian Art

Exhibitions /

“Soulmate” features over 20 artists, bringing together masterpieces by legendary Indian modernists, works by celebrated contemporary figures, and fresh expressions from emerging talents. Each artwork in this showcase has been handpicked by Renu Khera over her extensive career, reflecting her unwavering passion for nurturing and celebrating creativity. Among the luminaries featured are M.F. Husain, S.H.

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Contemporary Artists from Assam Navigate Tradition and Modernity

Artists of the Week /

Mrinal Das is from Guwahati, Assam. He recently completed his BFA in Painting from the Government College of Art and Crafts, Guwahati, Assam. He is currently based in Delhi, where he is pursuing an M.A. in Visual Art at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University. Though he now lives in Delhi, his artistic practice remains deeply

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