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A Dissident’s First Stand in India: Ai Weiwei Brings Decades of Radical Art to Delhi

The Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei opens his first solo exhibition in India today at Nature Morte gallery in New Delhi. From January 15 to February 22, 2026, the untitled exhibition at The Dhan Mill complex in Chhattarpur presents works spanning over four decades of artistic practice. A Provocateur’s Philosophy Ai Weiwei approaches art […]

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NGMA and Gujral Foundation Honour 100 Years of Gujral’s Art in Latest Exhibition

The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), in collaboration with the Gujral Foundation and the Ministry of Culture, is set to inaugurate “Satish Gujral: A Century in Form, Fire, and Vision”, a monumental retrospective celebrating the life and legacy of one of India’s most versatile and visionary modernists. The preview opens this evening, with the exhibition

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Echoes of the Hand: Gaurab Das Brings Sculptural Intimacy to Delhi

Black Cube Gallery, led by gallerist & curator Sanya Malik, is set to unveil “Echoes of the Hand”, a solo exhibition of new sculptures by Santiniketan-based artist Gaurab Das, running from January 30 to February 20, 2026. The Artworks Das’s latest body of work reflects his deep engagement with material, memory, and form. Working fluidly across bronze, wood, and

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Adrian Villar Rojas: The decays of Another World in the Fridge

The works in the Rinascimento series by Argentinian artist Adrian Villar Rojas, exhibited at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, remind one of Barbara Kruger’s famous phrase, ‘I shop, therefore I am.’ If Barbara’s work can be seen as a parody or a comic version of René Descartes’ statement, ‘I think therefore I am,’ which overturned the stream

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Unstill Life: Dheer Kaku Explores Fragile Spaces at His Latest Solo Exhibition in Mumbai

At Method Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, artist Dheer Kaku presents his latest solo exhibition, “Unstill Life”, on view until 15 February 2026. The show builds on Kaku’s ongoing engagement with the architecture of emotion : where form, memory, and psychological space meet in delicate equilibrium. Between stillness and unease Growing up with limited private space, Kaku found solace in terraces, gaps,

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Bose Krishnamachari Steps Down as President of Kochi-Muziris Biennale

Bose Krishnamachari, artist and co-founder of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, has resigned from his positions as President of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale and Member of the Board of Trustees of the Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF), the foundation announced on Wednesday. The 63-year-old painter cited “pressing family reasons” for his decision to step down from both roles. The

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South Africa Cancels Gaza-Themed Performance for 2026 Venice Biennale Pavilion

South Africa’s Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has withdrawn a performance mourning victims of Israel’s actions in Gaza from the country’s 2026 Venice Biennale pavilion. The decision prioritizes showcasing South African narratives over global conflicts, according to an official statement. In remarks to Hyperallergic, a department spokesperson explained that the pavilion “should not be

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‘Melodious, Pure and True’: ICAC’s ode to hope at Bikaner House

The International Creative Art Centre (ICAC), founded by Mumbai–Ahmedabad based industrialist, entrepreneur and collector Ravindra Mardia, is presenting a major group exhibition titled “Melodious, Pure and True” at the LTC Gallery, Bikaner House, New Delhi, on view from 9–13 January 2026, 11 am–7 pm. Featuring 35+ artists across generations, the show is curated by well-known art historian and curator Johny ML and centres

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Nityan Unnikrishnan: Hymns for the Drowning and Other Tales

When observing Nityan Unnikrishnan’s artworks displayed at Kochi Muziris Biennale, Deleuze’s phrase ‘To be fully a part of the crowd and at the same time completely outside it, removed from it’ comes to mind. What Deleuze means is not to avoid or withdraw from the crowd, but rather, philosophically, to respond to it. It calls

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The Art of India 2026: Adventures in the Magical Landscapes

Standard Chartered and Times of India have unveiled the fifth edition of The Art of India 2026 , curated by Dr.Alka Pande, at the Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre. Now running through January 18, the nine-day Delhi showcase celebrates India’s pluralistic artistic spirit through nearly 300 artworks spanning modern masters, folk and tribal traditions, and contemporary

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