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Tamil Nadu authorities are planning the state’s first ‘Tamil Biennale’ for January 2027, with Chennai and the UNESCO heritage site of Mamallapuram as likely venues. The event aims to position Tamil Nadu as a global hub for art and cultural tourism. Announcement Background Chief Minister MK Stalin first revealed the biennale at the Tamil Nadu […]
Mamallapuram, Chennai Poised to Host Tamil Biennale in January 2027 Read More »
French President H.E. Mr Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the French Institute in India (IFI) on 18 February 2026 marked a significant deepening of Indo-French cultural ties, with a spotlight on artists, writers, designers and craftspeople as “new cultural passeurs” between the two countries. Event overview and The Brij announcement Held in New Delhi as part
Macron in Delhi: Charpai, Couture and Comics Herald Indo-French Cultural Bridges Read More »
At Nero Art Hub in New Delhi, silence reverberates in unexpected ways. The ongoing group exhibition Between Skin & Silence (on view from February 4 to March 7, 2026) brings together four contemporary artists, Anamika, Lorraine Thiria, Naman, and Sophie Muret, whose paintings and photographs delve into the intimate terrain between visibility and vulnerability. Curated by Ranbir Rathi,
Between Skin & Silence: A Quiet Reckoning with the Body and the Unspoken Read More »
The new generation of lighting studios in India—brands that consider light not only as illumination but as architecture, sculpture, and emotional narrative—are the clearest example of the country’s fast-changing design landscape. Five studios at India Design ID 2026 stand out for their inventiveness, material, craft, and form expertise. When combined, they symbolise the future of
The Five Best-Designed Lighting Studios in India to Watch at India Design ID 2026 Read More »
Artisera, one of India’s most prominent contemporary art galleries, is set to present Constructed Stillness, a two-person exhibition featuring acclaimed Bangalore-based artists Ashu Gupta and Sangeeta Abhay. The show will be on view from February 27 to March 2, 2026, at LTC, Bikaner House, New Delhi. Curated around the idea of calm as a creation rather than a condition, Constructed Stillness invites visitors
Art Basel 2026 will feature select Indian galleries, continuing the country’s presence at the world’s premier art fair despite a relatively modest representation amid 290 exhibitors from 43 countries.Vadehra Art Gallery and Tarq stand out with dedicated projects in the Feature and Statements sectors, respectively, while Chemould Prescott Road and Experimenter participate in the main
Indian Galleries at Art Basel 2026 Read More »
Art Basel has announced the exhibitor list and first program details for its 2026 flagship fair in Basel, confirming 290 galleries from 43 countries and territories and consolidating the Swiss edition’s status as the most expansive snapshot of the global art market. The fair will run from June 18 to 21, 2026 at Messe Basel,
Art Basel 2026: 290 Galleries, Major Public Commissions Announced Read More »
At Dhi Contemporary, the exhibition What Remains: Heritage Between Memory and the Present brings together six artists—Manu N (Manushya), Martand Khosla, Sangam Vankhade, Saruha Kilaru, Sayantan Samanta, and Sewali Deka—in a sculptural encounter that asks viewers to consider how the past survives in the shifting terrain of the present. The show presents heritage as a
What Remains: Reimagining Heritage Through Fragments, Memory, and Material Read More »
The creative world of Alwar Balasubramaniam, known as “Bala,” spans decades of exciting practice. His techniques, which began with an intense focus on painting and printmaking, evolved dramatically after 2000, when he turned toward sculpture and immersive installations—an ongoing exploration now culminating in his role as India’s representative at the upcoming Venice Biennale. As we
Alwar Balasubramaniam: ‘Tracing the Self’, Body, and Becoming Read More »
At this year’s India Design ID 2026, artist-designer Alaiia Gujral unveils KŌRA, a process-led installation that moves fluidly between art, furniture, textile, and light. On view from 19–22 February in the Collectible Section (Booth C03), the presentation situates Gujral’s evolving practice at the intersection of material experimentation and spatial experience. Unlike conventional design presentations built around a fixed concept, KŌRA unfolds through an intuitive
KŌRA by Alaiia Gujral: Material as Method at India Design ID 2026 Read More »