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Evolution of the Green Roofs in Modern Architecture: A Global Perspective

Architecture /

Green roofs were once constructed as earthen mounds or cave-like buildings covered in vegetation. They were used for agriculture, residential use, and ritualistic purposes. These primitive green roofs provide summer cooling, winter insulation, and shelter from the weather. But their lack of wildlife deterrents and waterproofing made them unsuitable for modern conveniences. Since then, green […]

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7 Books on MF Husain to Check Out

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Here are some notable books written about or related to M.F. Husain M.F. Husain, as an icon, loomed large in Indian modernism, feted for his style so quintessentially signature and unprecedentedly influential in the international art scene. On through his coloured yet evocative works of challenge and transcendence, the art world continues its inspiration-the academic,

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Indira Gandhi: A Stateswoman Shaped by Art and Culture

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Indira Gandhi: A Stateswoman Shaped by Art and CultureCelebrating Her Legacy on Her Birth Anniversary Indira Gandhi was not only one of India’s most influential political leaders—she was also a woman deeply rooted in the world of art, culture, and aesthetics. Born into a family that upheld intellectual and cultural values, she grew up amid

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Ashok Vajpeyi Addresses The True Inheritance of Nilima Sheikh

Artist Profile, Columns, On This Day /

Ashok Vajpeyi in conversation with Piyush Daiya Editor’s Note On Nilima Sheikh’s birth day, let’s look at Ashok Vajpey’s impression of her Art. Poet and cultural cognoscenti Ashok Vajpeyi is turning 85 this 16th and is documenting his memoirs with writer Piyush Daiya. As part of the memory project, we are publishing his detailed impressions

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Masnavi: Global Artists Reimagine Folklore Through Miniature Art at New Delhi Show

Exhibitions /

Ojas Art, New Delhi is set to host “Masnavi: Lores Across Lands,” a major group exhibition curated by Khushboo Jain, opening on November 23, 2025, and running until January 11, 2026. The show features nearly 60 works by artists from across the Indian subcontinent, Turkey, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and the UK, each examining how

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Museum of Goa Marks 10 Years with Landmark ‘Festivals of Goa’ Exhibition

Exhibitions /

The Museum of Goa (MOG) marks its tenth anniversary with Festivals of Goa, a large-scale exhibition celebrating the state’s diverse cultural and artistic landscape. Featuring more than 100 artists and over a hundred artworks, the exhibition runs at MOG, Pilerne, from November 9 to January 18, 2026. Curated under a unified theme, Festivals of Goa explores the state’s

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Design ni Dukaan’s ‘Roop Aroop’ Reimagines Indian Craft Through Contemporary Form

Design /

Ahmedabad-based design studio Design ni Dukaan, led by architect Veeram Shah, has unveiled its latest collection Roop Aroop, which reinterprets traditional Indian craft as functional, modern design. The collection transforms handcrafted textiles and weaving traditions into objects of daily use, ranging from seating and storage systems to partitions and tables, while retaining their artisanal essence. Rooted in the philosophy of “Roop” (form) and “Aroop” (essence), the collection draws inspiration from the verses of Sant Kabir, envisioning craft as a living, evolving practice. “Our aim was

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Shipra Bhattacharya Returns to Delhi After Decade with Career-Spanning Exhibition

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Shipra Bhattacharya will present In Bloom: A Journey through the Five Decades of Shipra Bhattacharya, a solo exhibition opening at CCA, Bikaner House in New Delhi on November 15, 2025. The show, curated by Jonaki Bhattacharya, will run through November 23, with viewing hours from 11 am to 7 pm daily. The exhibition marks Bhattacharya’s

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Neekoee Foundation Showcases Recent Works by Contemporary Artist Amit Ambalal in Ahmedabad

Exhibitions /

The Neekoee Foundation is currently presenting a solo exhibition of recent works by veteran contemporary artist Amit Ambalal at the Urmila Kailash Black Box, located opposite Gujarat University in Navrangpura, Ahmedabad. The exhibition opened on November 13 and runs through November 15, 2025, with viewing hours from 4 pm to 8 pm daily. An opening ceremony was

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Group Exhibition “Room for Banana Republic” Examines Power, Progress, and the Environment

Exhibitions /

Art Centrix Space will present Room for Banana Republic, a new group exhibition curated by Manan Shah, on view from November 23 to December 22, 2025. The show brings together eight contemporary artists — Gurdeep Brar, Hemangini Maharaul, Hemant Gavankar, Jagannath Panda, KP Pradeepkumar, Martand Khosla, Pinaki Ranjan Mohanty, and Valay Gada — whose practices explore

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