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We are currently in the midst of many wars. While the Russia-Ukrainian war that started on February 24, 2022, is ongoing, America and Israel together attacked Iran, while Israel’s attacks on Palestinians continue. The response given by writer Arundhati Roy to the question of how to look at the war is noteworthy: “Once weapons were […]
Art After Exile: Reading Zhanna Kadyrova’s Stone War Bread, ‘Palianytsia’ Read More »
The artworks of Skarma Sonam Tashi, from the Indian mountains of Ladakh, are resonating at the Venice Biennale. That resonance has as much depth and breadth as the winds blowing in the Himalayas. Sonam Tashi, India’s delegate at the 61st Venice Biennale in 2026, is bringing the essence of Ladakh’s high-altitude culture, along with an
From Sapi to Venice: Skarma Sonam Tashi’s Journey Through Memory and Material Read More »
A major international exhibition exploring the enduring image of motherhood across cultures and centuries opens today at the Humayun’s Tomb Museum. Titled One Mother, Many Mother Tongues, the exhibition brings together a wide-ranging collection of artworks and objects that trace how maternal figures have been imagined, venerated, and transformed across geographies and belief systems. On view
Arthart, Arthshila’s bi-annual arts journal, embarks on an ambitious journey to diversify the discourse surrounding the art landscape in India, and its latest edition marks another milestone on this endeavour. Contemporary art broadens and subverts our idea of what art can be, not only by transcending boundaries, but also by dissolving them; integrating technology into
A Review of Arthart: The Arts in Dialogue by Arthshila Read More »
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
RojoNegro on Ritual, Resistance, and Indigenous Futures at the Venice Biennale Read More »
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
Who will Ban the Kama Sutra? The Indus Valley Dancing Girl Deserves Justice Read More »
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
Where Heritage Meets Modernity: The Design Journey of Swati Gupta Read More »
“It is said that India’s history could be written through a history of her textiles.” With its roots in the Indus Valley civilization, the history of Indian textiles has been traced back over 50o0 years. The Indian textile landscape can seem like a daunting subject to approach with such an extensive history and the sheer
Arthshila’s Handbook of Indian Textiles: A Review Read More »
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
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
Ratilal Kansodariya: The Gentle Sculptor Who Inspired Generations Read More »