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Shipra Bhattacharya Returns to Delhi After Decade with Career-Spanning Exhibition

Shipra Bhattacharya will present In Bloom: A Journey through the Five Decades of Shipra Bhattacharya, a solo exhibition opening at CCA, Bikaner House in New Delhi on November 15, 2025. The show, curated by Jonaki Bhattacharya, will run through November 23, with viewing hours from 11 am to 7 pm daily. The exhibition marks Bhattacharya’s […]

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Neekoee Foundation Showcases Recent Works by Contemporary Artist Amit Ambalal in Ahmedabad

The Neekoee Foundation is currently presenting a solo exhibition of recent works by veteran contemporary artist Amit Ambalal at the Urmila Kailash Black Box, located opposite Gujarat University in Navrangpura, Ahmedabad. The exhibition opened on November 13 and runs through November 15, 2025, with viewing hours from 4 pm to 8 pm daily. An opening ceremony was

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Group Exhibition “Politics of Development and Ecology” Examines Power, Progress, and the Environment

Art Centrix Space will present Politics of Development and Ecology, a new group exhibition curated by Manan Shah, on view from November 23 to December 22, 2025. The show brings together eight contemporary artists — Gurdeep Brar, Hemangini Maharaul, Hemant Gavankar, Jagannath Panda, KP Pradeepkumar, Martand Khosla, Pinaki Ranjan Mohanty, and Valay Gada — whose practices

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Art Mumbai 2025, Day 2: Intergenerational Dialogues and Material Conversations Take Centre Stage

The second day of Art Mumbai 2025 at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse unfolded with renewed energy as galleries across the fair deepened their narratives of materiality, memory, and philosophical enquiry. From Emami Art’s multigenerational dialogues and Shrine Empire’s feminist readings to Art Centrix Space’s vernacular vision, the day underscored the evolving landscape of Indian contemporary art

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

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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Dialogues in Form: Essential Art Spotlights at Art Mumbai 2025

Art Mumbai 2025 has solidified its position as a premier platform for contemporary South Asian art, drawing galleries and collectors from across the globe to the Mahalaxmi Racecourse from 13–16 November. This year’s edition showcases remarkable curatorial visions and artist selections that reflect the diversity and depth of the region’s artistic landscape. Here are some

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Sacred Cipher: Rakesh Patel’s Geometric Search for the Divine at Ahmedabad

At Iram Art Gallery, Ahmedabad, artist Rakesh Patel’s solo exhibition Sacred Cipher, curated by Satyajit Dave, is on view from October 3 to November 30, 2025. The exhibition presents Patel’s recent works in mixed media on wood and Corten steel, continuing his long-standing exploration of geometry as a symbolic bridge between the material and the spiritual

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US Researchers Uncover the Pigments in Traditional Indian Paintings

Harvard University researchers have completed a groundbreaking analysis of pigments used in traditional Indian paintings, creating the first comprehensive scientific dataset of materials employed by South Asian artists. The study, conducted under Harvard’s Mapping Color in History initiative, examined forty-two pigments and artists’ materials from the workshop of renowned traditional Indian miniature artist Babulal Marotia

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Mellon Blue Diamond Sells for $25.5 Million at Christie’s Geneva Auction

A spectacular 9.51-carat Fancy Vivid Blue diamond known as the “Mellon Blue” has sold for $25.5 million (CHF 20.5 million) at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva on November 11, 2025. The sale, which fell within the pre-auction estimate of $20–30 million, attracted significant attention from collectors worldwide despite a cautious market climate.​ The pear-shaped

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Art Mumbai 2025: A Multidisciplinary Celebration of South Asian Art and Culture

Art Mumbai 2025 is set to deliver an ambitious, multidisciplinary programme from November 14 to 16, with a vibrant array of talks, performances, workshops, and curated walks across the city. This year’s fair spotlights regional and global dialogues, innovative art practices, and community engagement, establishing itself as a major destination on the cultural calendar.​ Key

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