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Ai Weiwei’s Debut Solo in India: ”Playing with Materials, and Tributing Masters”

Exhibitions /

The first solo exhibition in India of the renowned Chinese conceptual artist Ai Weiwei at the Nature Morte gallery in Delhi presents a limited number of works that explore the diverse saturations and introspection of the artist’s three-decade-long art practice. Ai Weiwei, as we know, is the most celebrated and eminent for his giant installations, […]

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10 Reasons Why Every Indian artist should have an Online Presence?

Room For More Art /

Introduction One of those is the internet; which have become a much-needed resource for artists, enabling them to share their work, reach audiences, and create careers that can sustain them. For Indian artists, an online presence is not an option; it’s a necessity to survive, and thrive in a competitive art world. Here are 10 reasons why an

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Beyond the Algorithm: AI, Design, and the Enduring Value of  Craft 

craft & Handmade, Visual Culture & Ai /

Vishal Bhand Ph.D.  The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed the landscape of design,  from generative visuals and predictive trend analysis to automated prototyping and mass  customization. As algorithms become increasingly capable of simulating creativity, an inevitable  question arises: What happens to human-led design, craft practices, and traditional knowledge  systems in the age

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Jodhaiya Bai Baiga: Bloom at Dusk Exhibition Set to Open in New Delhi

Exhibitions /

Ojas Art in New Delhi presents Bloom at Dusk, a solo retrospective exhibition of works by Jodhaiya Bai Baiga (1937–2024), a contemporary indigenous artist from the Baiga community. Curated by Minhazz Majumdar, the show opens on January 23, 2026, and runs through March 11, 2026. It is closed on Mondays. The exhibition features more than 50

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At the Edge of Magic: Santa Claus Village in Lapland Blends Myth, Culture, and Arctic Heritage

Culture & Heritage /

Nestled in the snowy expanse of Rovaniemi, just above the Arctic Circle, the Santa Claus Village (Joulupukin Pajakylä) is one of Finland’s most enchanting cultural landmarks. Marketed as the official home of Santa Claus, this northern settlement is where folklore becomes a living tradition. Far from being a mere holiday tourist attraction, Santa Claus Village embodies Finland’s unique

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In Going Far, You Experience Nearness: Junjaali by Sudip Roy

Review /

By Iftikar Ahmed At Bikaner House, New Delhi, Sudip Roy’s ongoing exhibition Junjaali, on view until 20 December 2025, unfolds as a quiet yet deeply affecting return. The exhibition is not framed as a retrospective, nor does it attempt to compress decades of practice into a summarising gesture. Instead, it brings together works created over

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Mumbai’s Architectural Calendar Culminates with FOAID 2025: What to Expect as the Festival Opens Today

Design /

As the year draws to a close, the Indian architecture and design fraternity turns its gaze to Mumbai for one of its most anticipated annual gatherings. The Festival of Architecture and Interior Designing (FOAID) Mumbai edition kicks off today, December 19, and runs through December 20, 2025, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). For seasoned professionals

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Whitney Biennial 2026 Unveils 56 Artists Exploring Strangeness and Kinship

Biennales /

The Whitney Museum of American Art has announced the 56 artists, duos, and collectives for its 82nd Biennial, opening March 8, 2026, in New York. Curators Marcela Guerrero and Drew Sawyer selected participants after over 300 studio visits, focusing on “strangeness” amid global instability. Free admission for those 25 and under underscores accessibility in this

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Fearless Foundation Paints Cochin’s Largest Mural Celebrating Coastal Communities

News /

Fearless Foundation for the Arts has begun work on Cochin’s largest mural, a 200-metre community art wall at the Indian Coast Guard Office in Fort Kochi. The initiative honors those who safeguard India’s coastal ecosystems, including the Indian Coast Guard, mangrove plantation workers, and local fishing communities. The project brings together an intergenerational team of

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