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The Language of Textiles: Inside Kosh Furnishing Studio’s Design Philosophy

D-Talks, D-Talks, Interview / May 4, 2026

In a design landscape increasingly driven by speed and spectacle, Nidhi and Ketan Gupta of Kosh Furnishing Studio offer a quieter, more deliberate alternative—one rooted in material sensitivity, craftsmanship, and an evolving understanding of space. Drawing from an early immersion in the textile industry, Nidhi’s practice is shaped by an intimate knowledge of fabrics, processes, […]

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Mohsen Keiany: ”Bearing Witness Beyond the Battlefield”

Interview / May 4, 2026

In the context of ongoing wars, there is a need to explore how artists in war-affected areas perceive and represent war. Iranian artist and academic Mohsen Keiany has been living abroad in European countries for the past one and a half decades, having left his home country, Iran. Mohsen Keiany, on the other hand, faces

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Hello Miss, you look like a million dollars at 100!

Uncategorized / May 2, 2026

Mario Miranda’s world is a 100 years old, and everyone is still as fresh as a daisy Written by Santanu Borah Miss Nimbupani is 100 years old. And she hasn’t aged a day. She is as glam as she was, and she still gives the side-eye when ignored. Obviously, you cannot ignore her. She can

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Crafting Timeless Furniture: Swetha Vegesana’s Journey with Intent Made

D-Talks, D-Talks, Interview / May 2, 2026

In today’s design world, furniture is no longer just for sitting or storing things. It is about feeling, memory, and how people live with objects day after day. This idea sits at the heart of Intent Made, a studio founded by Swetha Vegesana. Intent Made comes from an architectural way of thinking. Every object connects

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Mohammed Joha on Fragments That Refuse to Disappear

Interview, Venice Biennale 2026 / May 2, 2026

This year, the Venice Biennale welcomes a diverse array of artists, among them Mohammed Joha from Gaza. His presence carries special weight in light of the ongoing violence in Palestine. Having weathered the storms of war and the ache of displacement, Joha has become one of Palestine’s most acclaimed artists. Through his art, he embarks

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Sammy Baloji at the Venice Biennale: Ghosts of Katanga and Imaging the ‘Other’

Venice Biennale 2026 / May 1, 2026

Photographer, visual artist, and filmmaker Sammy Baloji (1978), from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is participating in this year’s Venice Biennale with his artworks, which will amplify ongoing colonial-postcolonial dialogues and the artistic practice at different levels. With a focus on the cultural, architectural, and industrial legacy of the disputed and resource-rich Katanga region,

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Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Days Before the Opening

Venice Biennale 2026 / May 1, 2026

The all‑female international jury of 61st Venice Biennale steps down days before opening, citing ethical concerns over artists from states whose leaders face ICC charges; awards are postponed and replaced by a public‑voted prize. In a move that has thrown the 61st Venice Biennale into uncharted territory, the exhibition’s appointed international jury has collectively resigned

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StoneX Brings ‘Mastery’ Immersive Film Festival to Mumbai on May 9

Art Festivals, Festival / May 1, 2026

StoneX Global will present the Mumbai preview of its cultural film series Mastery through an immersive film festival at Ice Factory Ballard Estate (IFBE) on 9 May 2026. Scheduled from 11 AM to 5 PM, the event marks the second showcase in a multi-city preview programme ahead of the series’ release on OTT platforms, following its debut

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Exploration of Evocative Silence in Art: In Conversation with Lorraine THIRIA

Artist Profile, Interview / May 1, 2026

PART 2 of Interview with Lorraine THIRIA. Read the first part Here: Bodies of Time: Lorraine THIRIA on Surfaces, Memory and the Imaginary Q: Your work is deeply sensory, but it also feels intimate. What emotional need does this practice fulfill for you? Lorraine THIRIA: My work is indeed deeply sensory and intimate. These impressions

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The Last Princesses of Punjab: New Exhibition in London

Exhibitions / April 30, 2026

Kensington Palace has opened a compelling new exhibition, The Last Princesses of Punjab, spotlighting the extraordinary life of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh—an exiled Punjabi royal who became a leading figure in Britain’s suffragette movement. Marking the 150th anniversary of her birth, the exhibition runs until November 2026 and reframes imperial history through the intertwined lives of

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