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

Venice Biennale 2026 /
Sammy Baloji

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 /
venice biennale

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 /

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 /
Bodies of Time: Lorraine THIRIA on Surfaces, Memory and the Imaginary

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 /

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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NGMA Talk Addresses Controversy Around Raja Ravi Varma’s Ravana Painting

talk /

The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi, hosted a compelling talk titled “Raja Ravi Varma’s Ravana: Conflict and Controversy” on 29 April 2026 at Jaipur House. The event brought together art history, law, and cultural discourse to revisit one of India’s most discussed artists through a lesser-explored lens—his depiction of Ravana. Held under

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Chamba Rumal in a Contemporary Frame at Bridge Bharat

craft & Handmade, Exhibitions /
Bridge Bharat Exhibition view of Champa Rumal

Fields of Chamba, presented by Bridge Bharat, is an unfolding of land, labour, and the tactile intelligence of making. On view until May 2, the show repositions the Chamba Rumal as a living, thinking surface that holds memory, rhythm, and care. At its core, the exhibition draws from the ecological and cultural landscape of Chamba,

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Himalayan Encounters: Revisiting the Schlagintweit Drawings After 170 Years

Exhibitions /
Schlagintweit Drawings-Himalayan

The exhibition ‘Himalayan Encounters- Hidden Views from 170 Years Ago: The Schlagintweit Drawings in India’ at the Indian International Centre, Delhi, presents a collection of Himalayan paintings that were never intended as art and never exhibited in India. Rather, they served as tools—records made in the midst of long journeys, often under difficult conditions. Looking

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11 Iconic Experimenters and provocateurs of Indian Photography

Do You Know? /
Indian photography

There are many celebrated artists in the history of Indian photography. India’s vast visual heritage has been meticulously documented and imaginatively reimagined by diverse photographers across generations. From political history to social documentary and avant-garde art, these 11 figures stand out for their unmatched vision, technical mastery, and cultural impact. 1. Raghu Rai: Legend of

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11 Iconic Works of Raja Ravi Varma, the Father of Modern Indian Art

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Smriti Malhotra Raja Ravi Varma, was born on 29 April 1848  to an aristocratic family in Kilimanoor, Kerala and was a self-taught artist who was commissioned often to make portraits of Indian Royalty. He is known for his work portraits and depiction of Indian women and depiction of particularly poignant scenes from Indian mythology. He

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