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Ralph Lauren Jhumka Earrings Ignite Cultural Appropriation Debate at Paris Fashion Week

Design / March 11, 2026

A Ralph Lauren runway presentation during Paris Fashion Week has triggered widespread backlash after models wore dangling, bell-shaped earrings strikingly similar to traditional Indian jhumkas. Social media erupted with accusations of cultural appropriation, as the brand labeled the pieces merely as “vintage accessories” without crediting their South Asian roots. Runway Details and Initial Reactions The […]

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Trump and Epstein Cast as Titanic Lovers in Anonymous Guerrilla Sculpture at the Capitol

International Art News / March 11, 2026

A provocative new sculpture appeared overnight on the National Mall, depicting U.S. President Donald Trump tenderly embracing the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a reimagined scene from the 1997 film Titanic. Titled King of the World, the life-sized installation surfaced early Tuesday, March 10, directly in front of the U.S. Capitol. The anonymous

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Art of Ugur Gallenkuş: Fragments of War and Collage as Witness

Artist Profile / March 11, 2026

The art of Turkish collage artist Ugur Gallenkuş proves that wartime is not only about war but also about thoughts and movement against it. As attacks against Iran have begun following the Russian-Ukrainian war and Israel’s ongoing aggressions in Palestine, anti-war art creations are also gaining attention on social media. Ugur Gallenkuş’s works are a

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Kochi Appoints Biennale Co-Founder Bose Krishnamachari as City’s Art, Design and Cultural Curator

News / March 11, 2026

Kochi Municipal Corporation has appointed artist and curator Bose Krishnamachari as the new Art, Design and Cultural Curator of Kochi city, with a formal ceremony, taking place on March 11, 2026 at the Mayor’s Chamber, The civic body announced that Krishnamachari will work closely with the municipality to shape Kochi’s cultural vision, with a mandate

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Explore Delhi’s Art Galleries: Top Exhibitions to See in March 2026

Exhibitions, Photo Gallery / March 11, 2026

Delhi is full of art this week. Many galleries and museums are showing new works that explore nature, history, and how we live today. From large paintings to interactive digital art, there is something for everyone to see. These events are part of a citywide celebration of creativity, offering talks and workshops alongside the art

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NGMA Bengaluru Hosts Solo Photography Exhibition by Asha Thadani

Exhibitions / March 11, 2026

“I to Eye: Shades of Humanity,” featuring black-and-white works by photographer Asha Thadani

The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in Bengaluru is currently showcasing the in-house curated photography exhibition “I to Eye: Shades of Humanity,” featuring black-and-white works by photographer Asha Thadani and curated by Amrutha R. Presented under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, the show highlights the evocative power of monochromatic storytelling to capture

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Artist Jitish Kallat Becomes the President of the Kochi–Muziris Biennale

Kochi Muziris Biennale / March 11, 2026

The Kochi Biennale Foundation has announced that acclaimed contemporary artist and curator Jitish Kallat will assume the role of President of the Kochi–Muziris Biennale to chair the selection of the curator for its next edition. The announcement was made by Dr. Venu V., Chairperson of the Foundation, marking a significant moment in the Biennale’s leadership transition. Kallat, who lives and

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Indo-Malaysian Art Exhibition Honors the Legacy of Dr. Dinanath Pathy in Pune

Exhibitions / March 10, 2026

The India House Art Gallery, in collaboration with CCA Design, is set to host the prestigious exhibition “Let A Thousand Flowers Bloom” from March 19th to March 25th, 2026. This curated showcase of drawing, painting, and photography is deeply inspired by the lyrical movements of Odissi dance. The official launch will commence on March 19th

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Kala Setu Exhibition: A Bridge of Art Across States

Exhibitions / March 10, 2026

Mukesh Bijole Ujjain Untitled Acrylic on canvas

A travelling exhibition that moves like an unfolding story, Kala Setu by Gallery Fankaar, Ujjain, brings together the artistic sensibilities of Telangana and Madhya Pradesh into one evolving showcase. The show Opened at Kalidas Akademi from January 31 to February 4, before travelling to Indore’s Devlalikar Kalavithika (February 13–15) and finally is on it’s way to Hyderabad’s

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From Villa Anantya to GOMA HQ: Nayan Shah’s Context-Driven Design

Architecture, D-Talks, Design / March 9, 2026

In an industry that often celebrates the loud and the monumental, Nayan Shah, founder of the Mumbai-based studio Palindrome Spaces, prefers a different frequency. Since establishing the firm in 2018, Shah has been quietly refining a design language where light, proportion, and memory take center stage, recalibrating the rhythms of daily life without ever “shouting

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