For centuries, the detailed and colorful embroidery of the Kachhi Rabari community has been a key cultural practice in Kutch, Gujarat. Today, this traditional art form is well-known worldwide. It is deeply connected to the life, identity, and history of the nomadic Rabari people. The Rabaris mainly raise camels and are nomadic herders of sheep, […]
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Vishal Bhand Ph.D. The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed the landscape of design, from generative visuals and predictive trend analysis to automated prototyping and mass customization. As algorithms become increasingly capable of simulating creativity, an inevitable question arises: What happens to human-led design, craft practices, and traditional knowledge systems in the age
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In a design landscape increasingly driven by speed and spectacle, Nidhi and Ketan Gupta of Kosh Furnishing Studio offer a quieter, more deliberate alternative—one rooted in material sensitivity, craftsmanship, and an evolving understanding of space. Drawing from an early immersion in the textile industry, Nidhi’s practice is shaped by an intimate knowledge of fabrics, processes,
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Building design and construction can be approached in two different ways: the traditional architecture and contemporary architecture. These fashions reflect their respective eras’ dominant technology, values, and tendencies. Two unique styles develop as guiding forces in the always-changing field of architectural design, each of which captures the essence of the age in which it was
Three exhibitions, held at the Venkatappa Art Gallery, Bengaluru, from 18 to 21 July 2026, opened on a celebratory note and with artistic camaraderie. The exhibitions were inaugurated by the distinguished art historian K. V. Subramanyam, in the gracious presence of eminent artists Subramanian Gopalsamy, A. M. Prakash, and Babu Jattakar, whose collective presence lent
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In a time of perpetual connectivity, unrelenting productivity, and ubiquitous digital distractions, Gallery Pristine Contemporary encourages visitors to partake in an increasingly rare activity: taking a break. A Slow Sip of Solitude, an immersive installation opening on July 25, 2026, explores solitude as a place for reflection, healing, and emotional presence rather than isolation. Artists
Rajesh Ram’s solo exhibition in Patna traces childhood memories through sculpture, exploring nature, migration and belonging in bronze and mixed media. About the exhibition “Kaghaz Ki Kashti – Retracing Memories of Boyhood” opens at Bihar Museum, Patna, on 7 August 2026 and runs until 7 September 2026. Presented by Palette Art Gallery in collaboration with
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The constructions and architectural motifs connected to Buddhism are called Buddhist architecture. It has changed and is unique to the places and societies where Buddhism has been practised. Because Buddhist traditions are so numerous, there is no “Buddhist architecture,” yet specific components and traits are frequently seen in Buddhist religious buildings. Buddhist architecture is a
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The BRIJ has started two long-term projects to improve India’s cultural ecosystem with assistance from the French Embassy in India and in partnership with Serendipity Arts. These are the BRIJ Incubator Foundry for Cultural Startups and the BRIJ Cultural Leaders Fellowship. The initiatives aim to support entrepreneurship and cultural leadership in India’s expanding creative sector.
Performing Belief exhibition in New Delhi brings together 22 modern, folk, tribal and contemporary artists to examine ritual, memory and cultural continuity through visual art. About the Performing Belief Exhibition A new group exhibition, Performing Belief, will open in New Delhi on 13 August 2026, bringing together works by twenty-two leading modern, folk, tribal and
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