Utagawa Hiroshige: Celebrating the Master of Japanese Ukiyo-e

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Born on 12 October 1797, Utagawa Hiroshige was one of Japan’s most celebrated ukiyo-e artists, renowned for his evocative woodblock prints depicting landscapes, changing seasons, and everyday life. Hiroshige transformed ordinary scenes into poetic visual experiences through his delicate use of colour, atmospheric perspectives, and masterful depictions of rain, snow, and mist. His iconic series, […]

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Indian Vernacular Architecture: An Introductory Guide for Designers

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We might see and notice many things around us, but might not observe them so deeply. As an army brat, I visited and lived in cities like Udaipur, Prayagraj, Srinagar, Patiala, and Bhopal. When changing states, one can notice changes not only in culture but also in the ways of living.  Take houses, for example.

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Astrophotography for Beginners: How to Capture the Night Sky This World Space Week

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Horsehead Nebula

Every October, World Space Week (October 4–10) invites people around the globe to look up and celebrate humanity’s journey beyond Earth. There’s no better way to join in than by trying astrophotography, the art of photographing the night sky. What Is Astrophotography? Astrophotography, also called space photography, is the practice of photographing celestial objects and

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Nicholas Roerich Birth Anniversary: The Russian Artist Who Found His Muse in the Himalayas

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Born on October 9, 1874, Nicholas Roerich was a Russian painter, writer and philosopher whose evocative Himalayan landscapes brought together art, spirituality and the natural world. Born in St Petersburg, Russia, Nicholas Roerich developed an early interest in art, archaeology and history. Although he studied law alongside his training at the Imperial Academy of Arts,

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Louvre Abu Dhabi Appoints Curator Souraya Noujaim as New Director

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Louvre Abu Dhabi has appointed art historian and curator Dr Souraya Noujaim as its new director, marking a new chapter for the museum as it approaches its 10th anniversary in 2027. Noujaim returns to the Abu Dhabi museum with which she has a long-standing association. She served as its first Scientific, Curatorial and Collections Management

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Faith Ringgold Birthday: Remembering the Artist Who Turned Quilts Into Stories

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Faith Ringgold, the celebrated American artist, author, educator and activist known for her story quilts, was born on October 8, 1930. Through painting, textiles, storytelling and activism, Ringgold created an influential body of work exploring Black identity, race, gender, family, history and freedom. Born and raised in Harlem, New York, Faith Ringgold grew up surrounded

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Material Driven Designs of TEVA Architects 

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Tejaswi Poludasu and Vamsi Ballepu are the founders of TEVA Architects, a lively studio in Hyderabad that blends building design, room interiors, and outdoor landscapes into one smooth and connected flow. From early on, Tejaswi fell in love with drawing, which sharpened her natural sense for how spaces come together beautifully, while Vamsi discovered his

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Salman Toor’s Solo Exhibition Opens at The Courtauld in London

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The Courtauld in London presents the first solo museum exhibition by celebrated New York-based painter Salman Toor, bringing together 19 significant works that explore friendship, love, solitude and the complex search for belonging. Born in Lahore, Pakistan, in 1983, and now based in New York, Toor creates fictional scenes rooted in his own memories and

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