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RojoNegro on Ritual, Resistance, and Indigenous Futures at the Venice Biennale

Interview, Venice Biennale 2026 /
Rojonegro

The artwork, created together by María Sosa and Noé Martínez, a Mexico-based artist collective known as RojoNegro, has drawn special attention from art lovers and received critical acclaim at the Venice Biennale. ‘Actos invisibles para sostener el universo’ is considered both the sounds echoing through Mexican worlds and self-defence, while also offering a respite from […]

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Who will Ban the Kama Sutra? The Indus Valley Dancing Girl Deserves Justice

Opinion Feature /

Do you realise that our schoolchildren are exposed to a lot of trash they should be kept safe from? It is a no-brainer, really. The education department of our nation seems to revel in petty changes that do more damage than good. Right now, the focus is on a small 4,500-year-old Dancing Girl statue from

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Where Heritage Meets Modernity: The Design Journey of Swati Gupta

D-Talks, D-Talks, Interview /

Swati Gupta is the founder and principal designer of Bluedot Design, bringing over two decades of experience across interiors and furniture. Trained at APIED, Gujarat, she practices a minimalist, warm aesthetic focused on functionality, material honesty, and careful detailing. Her work balances global influences with Indian context, collaborating with artisans to create handcrafted pieces and

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Alexa Kumiko Hatanaka at the Venice Biennale: ‘Embodied Ecologies of Paper, Water, and Memory’

Interview, Venice Biennale 2026 /
Alexa Kumiko Hatanaka

Alexa Kumiko Hatanaka, a queer Japanese-Canadian artist born in 1988, is a prominent figure at the Venice Biennale. Alexa Hatanaka primarily works with paper, utilising printmaking, ink drawing, and natural dyeing alongside sewing. She also interacts with traditional paper materials and techniques that both demand and support a clean environment. These modifications of customs, which

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Ratilal Kansodariya: The Gentle Sculptor Who Inspired Generations

Obituary /

The passing of Ratilal Kansodariya marks the end of an era for the art community of Gujarat and beyond. An accomplished sculptor, former Principal of C.N. College of Fine Arts, mentor, and an unwavering supporter of artists, Ratilalbhai leaves behind a legacy built not only through bronze and metal but through kindness, encouragement, and a

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Tracing Land, Memory, and Migration: Satyaranjan Das’ The Farmer’s Voice in Delhi

Exhibitions /

Satyaranjan Das’ latest presentation, The Farmer’s Voice, currently on view at Third Roast in Vasant Kunj, Delhi, brings into focus the shifting relationship between land, memory, and urban expansion. Running until 19 June, the exhibition unfolds within an intimate studio setting, inviting audiences to participate in the evolving work. Rooted in his upbringing in a village

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“Love Matters”: Kushal Ray on Intimacy, Observation, and the Lifelong Marathon of Photography

Interview /

Kushal Ray’s journey into photography is as unconventional as it is compelling. Born in Kolkata in 1960, he began his career as a sports journalist at The Telegraph before turning to photography full-time in the early 1990s. Self-taught yet deeply informed by observation and empathy, he quickly developed a visual vocabulary that diverged from prevailing

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Performing the Goddess: Chapal Bhaduri Through Naveen Kishore’s Eye

Exhibitions /

An ongoing exhibition by Neekoee Foundation and 079 Stories brings renewed attention to one of Bengal’s most compelling theatrical legacies through a photographic series by Naveen Kishore. Titled Green Room of the Goddess: The Chapal Bhaduri Story, the show presents a portfolio of 17 photographs that document the life and performance of Chapal Bhaduri, once celebrated

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