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Whitney Biennial 2026 Unveils 56 Artists Exploring Strangeness and Kinship

Biennales /

The Whitney Museum of American Art has announced the 56 artists, duos, and collectives for its 82nd Biennial, opening March 8, 2026, in New York. Curators Marcela Guerrero and Drew Sawyer selected participants after over 300 studio visits, focusing on “strangeness” amid global instability. Free admission for those 25 and under underscores accessibility in this […]

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Japanese Architect Shigeru Ban Awarded 2026 AIA Gold Medal

Architecture, Awards /

Shigeru Ban has been awarded the 2026 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Gold Medal, recognizing his pioneering contributions to architecture through innovative use of sustainable materials and humanitarian design. Award Significance The AIA Gold Medal, established in 1907, is architecture’s highest honor bestowed by the institute and one of the profession’s most prestigious awards. Past

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Orange Tree’s Utsaah Collection: A Celebration of Handcrafted Artistry With Contemporary Designs

design collection /

Orange Tree has introduced the ‘Utsaah Collection’, a new furniture range that celebrates Indian heritage crafts through a contemporary design language. The homegrown lifestyle brand positions this collection as a fusion of handcrafted artistry, sustainable materials, and modern silhouettes aimed at elevating everyday living. The Utsaah Collection is conceived as a festive edit that blends

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Mukesh Sharma to Present “Decoding Digital DNA” at Bikaner House

Exhibitions /

New Delhi-based contemporary artist Mukesh Sharma will present his solo exhibition Decoding Digital DNA at the Main Gallery, Bikaner House, from December 18 to 23, 2025. The show, curated by Archana Khare-Ghose, comprises large-scale sculptural multimedia installations and mixed media paintings that reflect Sharma’s long engagement with technology, ecological consciousness, and human adaptation in the digital age. The exhibition will open with

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Re-membering Through Performance and Thread: Jyoti A Kathpalia Curates “Ski(e)n”, Showcasing RCA Alumni

Exhibitions /

Dhoomimal Gallery, one of Delhi’s oldest and most respected art spaces, is currently hosting Ski(e)n: Re-membering through Performance and Thread, an exhibition of works by Royal College of Art (RCA) alumni Abhijna Vemuru Kasa and Insha Manzoor, curated by Jyoti A Kathpalia. The exhibition opened on 5 December 2025, inaugurated by Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and runs

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A Palette of Time: Translating Lived Experience and Epochs

Kochi Muziris Biennale /

One among the art productions that is attracting a lot of spectators in the initial days of the 6th edition of the Kochi Muziris Biennale is the young artist Sujith SN’s painting series titled Untitled (2025), Elsewhere or Otherwise (2025), and Gateway to the Botanical Gardens (2025). Through this painting, the artist aims to create

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Following Severe Backlash, Prada to Launch ‘Made in India’ Kolhapuri Sandals Worth ₹75,000

Design /

Italian luxury brand Prada will release a limited-edition collection of sandals crafted in India, drawing inspiration from the country’s traditional footwear styles. Each pair will sell for around €800 (approximately ₹75,000), according to Lorenzo Bertelli, Prada’s Marketing Director and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, in an interview with Reuters. The initiative follows public criticism over cultural

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