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Where to see Marianna Kennedy’s Curated Show? Actress Tilda Swinton was recently in the news for winning the honorary Golden Bear Award at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival. She is now stepping into a new role as the curator for artist and designer Marianna Kennedy’s new show at Christie’s, Paris. A selection of her […]
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Nek Chand’s Fantasyland in Chandigarh faces threats of demolition, Residents react in support of heritage site. The rock garden in Chandigarh is a heritage site built solely by home waste and other industrial items.The sculptures in what locals and foreigners call a fantasyland are scattered across the acres, showing diversity in the use of material.
For The Rock Garden, Public Stands with Art, Government with Parking-lots! Read More »
For its third edition, the Kalakriti Art Gallery explores Divine Narratives An exhibition by Kalakriti Gallery at Bikaner House, New Delhi brings together two masters–Sachin S Jaltare and Rayana Giridhar Gowd–known for their strengths in figurative visual language and abstract artistry, to showcase mythological epics through a new lens. A Contemporary Approach to Divine Narratives
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Kanō Tan’yū Edo Period Screen Paintings Kanō Tan’yū (1602-1674) is regarded as one of the greatest painters of Japan from the early Edo period. He was born into an elite family of artists of the Kanō surname associated with the Kanō school Japanese art history and painting style. He had inherited an artistic legacy that
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Amidst India’s evolving design narrative, Antariksh Patole’s voice resonates with rare philosophical depth and material innovation. Through his Pune-based Antariksh Design Lab, he’s challenging conventional wisdom about materials and methodologies, most notably in his bold stance against the traditional reliance on wood in furniture design. Learning through Design Experimentation A graduate of CEPT University’s specialized
Designing a New Narrative with Antariksh Design Lab Read More »
Adrien Brody Takes Home his Second Oscar for Playing an Immigrant Architect Inspired by Brutalism On Monday, March 3, ‘The Brutalist’ emerged as a major winner at the Oscars. The Brutalist took home a total of three Oscars this year, with lead actor Adrien Brody winning Best Actor for his performance. The film follows the
‘The Brutalist’ Architect Makes it Big at The Oscars Read More »
Himmat Shah, one of India’s most influential sculptors and a bold modernist voice in the country’s art scene, passed away yesterday, 2 March 2025, at Jaipur’s Shalby Hospital at the age of 92. A sudden heart attack claimed his life on Monday, according to reports. He passed away shortly thereafter. His memory will be cherished
Indian Art Scene Loses a Bold Modernist Voice with Himmat Shah’s Demise Read More »
The typically stoic diplomatic process was a session of finger-pointing, metaphorical fists in the air, making the abrupt outburst the most intense public spat between foreign leaders in the Oval Office of the United States. The two leaders were meeting to strike a deal but what ended up happening was the deal itself got striked.
Cartoonists React to Zelensky-Trump Feud in the Oval Office Read More »
Sotheby’s Old Master Paintings at Auction Sotheby’s New York is prepared to organize an auction in May. It features paintings of Old Master curated throughout past years by Jordan and Thomas A. Saunders III. The Old Master artists in Sotheby’s May sale is estimated between $80-120 million, which may surpass the record set by the
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In focus: Dhaaga Designs | Mehal & Aashni Thakore For Ahmedabad-based mother-daughter duo Mehal and Aashni Thakore, their brainchild, Dhaaga Designs, represents far more than a creative venture—it’s a heartfelt mission to build an inclusive artistic community that celebrates India’s rich textile heritage. In our series of D-Talks, we explore the visionaries behind design innovations,