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Ibrahim Mahama, the world-renowned Ghanaian contemporary artist ranked No. 1 on ArtReview‘s 2025 Power 100 list and the first African artist ever to hold that distinction was allegedly assaulted by Ghana police officers in Tamale on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The incident has triggered a wave of outrage from Ghana’s art community and renewed urgent calls […]
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‘Bengaluru Nouveauism: An aspect of looking into art through contemporary consciousness’-a presentation of Studio Kalavistaara- unfolds as a quiet yet enthralling confluence of five artists; each rooted in a distinctly different genre, yet bound by a shared urge to articulate their personal visual language. The exhibition does not seek to homogenize their voices; instead, it
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The Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF) has announced the closing day programme for the 6th edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB), scheduled for 31 March 2026. The day marks the culmination of one of India’s most prominent contemporary art events, bringing months of exhibitions, public programmes, and cultural dialogue to a formal close. Kodiyirakkam: A Ceremonial Farewell at
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The Art Square at Aerocity, Delhi, becomes a striking public art destination with artist Vikash Kalra’s larger-than-life stainless-steel sculptures, disseminated across the high-end outdoor promenade It is a warm sunny afternoon on Sunday, and folks are gathering around the shiny Lord Ganesha sculpture that dons the outdoor esplanade at Aerocity Mall, taking selfies as well
Forged in Steel: Vikash Kalra Exhibition in Delhi Read More »
Sri Lanka-based artist Vinoja Tharmalingam presents haunting bunker installations and textile works at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, mapping the trauma of three decades of civil war in northern Sri Lanka. About the Installation At Island Warehouse on Willingdon Island, Kochi, Vinoja Tharmalingam’s immersive installations confront visitors with the raw weight of war-torn survival. Her two interconnected
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Pop Art was a dynamic and significant art movement that embraced consumerism and popular culture when it first appeared in the middle of the 20th century. Pop Art, which was characterised by vivid colours, images from comic books and advertisements, and commonplace things, aimed to subvert preconceived ideals of high art. Artists such as Roy
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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 Raghu Rai (b. 1942) is regarded as the doyen of Indian photojournalism. After
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Rahul Jain and Gunjan Arora present Threadarte, a captivating exhibition on reclaimed materials and river-inspired themes, now at Art Centrix Space in New Delhi. About Rahul Jain’s Threadarte Exhibition Rahul Jain and Gunjan Arora form Threadarte, a duo with over 20 years of work in sustainable art. They turn waste yarns, old textiles, and metal
Rahul Jain and Gunjan Arora Unveil River Flows in Delhi Read More »
Sanjay Das presents Cupola on the Cusp: History Through the Lens, a photography exhibition in New Delhi that captures Rajasthan’s fading architectural stories. Sanjay Das’s Cupola on the Cusp: Rajasthan Heritage Unveiled Cupola on the Cusp: History Through the Lens opens at CCA Gallery in Bikaner House. Sanjay Das photographs Rajasthan’s heritage for this show.
Sanjay Das Captures Rajasthan Heritage in New Delhi Show Read More »
The paintings from Smita M. Babu’s series ‘Paakkalam’, exhibited at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, traverse the geographical peculiarities of the Ashtamudi Lake shore in Kollam, a region with numerous unique characteristics. Smita’s works, which hint at various aspects related to the coir industry, including occupations, history, and traditions, stand as a testament to how an artist
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