A Once in a Generation Reunion of Van Gogh’s Paintings in the Netherlands

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For the first time since 1984, the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands, is exhibiting all 88 paintings by Vincent van Gogh from its collection in a single, comprehensive show. Titled Van Gogh, All Our Paintings, the exhibition opened on 15 September 2026 and runs until 3 January 2027, offering an unprecedented opportunity to trace the […]

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India Art, Architecture & Design Biennale 2026 Set to Open in December

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Delhi is about to host one of the most ambitious cultural festivals in recent Indian memory. From 4 December 2026 to 21 March 2027, the India Art, Architecture & Design Biennale (IAADB) 2026 will unfold across monuments, museums, galleries, embassies, studios and streets, with Purana Qila as its principal venue. Organized by the Ministry of

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In 20th‑century India, the perfect Hindu wife was… a man

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Authored by Radhika Raghav, University of Otago; Swinburne University of TechnologyThis article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. For much of the 20th century, the most admired wife in Marathi-speaking India was not a woman at all. Bal Gandharva (1888–1967), a celebrated impersonator of Marathi sangeet natak

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Finland’s Oodi: A Library Designed for Community

Design /

Helsinki Central Library Oodi, situated in front of the Finnish Parliament is a public “living room” whose architecture is choreographed around democracy, everyday life and the changing idea of what a library should be. ALA Architects have designed it in service of access, openness and shared civic life.​ Site, symbol and first impression Oodi occupies

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Sensual Splendor: Exploring the Allure and Aesthetics of Mughal Erotic Art

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We know the presence of ancient Indian Sanskrit text, the Kama Sutra and other classics on sex and eroticism in Indian art and thought. There are a lot of instances of that in Indian art and culture. Hindu-Buddhist art and culture display the legacy of Kama Sutra and Tantricism in the Indian civilisation. The Mughals,

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Ganesha’s Iconography: A Multifaceted Journey from Mythology to Modernity (Part 2)

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Symbolism in Ganesha’s Accessories The Broken Tusk (Ekadanta) One of the most prominent symbols associated with Ganesha is his broken tusk. According to mythology, Ganesha sacrificed his own tusk to use as a writing tool during the transcription of the epic Mahabharata. This act of self-sacrifice carries deep symbolic significance. It teaches us the value

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Ganesha’s Iconography: A Multifaceted Journey from Mythology to Modernity (Part 1)

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Introduction Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, stands as an iconic and beloved figure in Hinduism and beyond. His distinctive form, replete with intricate symbolism, tells a story of mythology, spirituality, and cultural significance. In the tradition of Hindu deities, Ganesha holds a unique place, celebrated not only as the Remover of Obstacles but also as the

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Emotions and Navarasas: A Colorful Journey through Ganesh Chaturthi Festivities

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Introduction  While the life around me is breathing the festivities of Vinayak Chaturthi, a range of emotions align together like a rainbow that beautifully sets the backdrop of a stage for welcoming Lord Shri Ganesha! The colours in celebrations and festivities are thus set by the tone of emotions or Rasas – named ‘Navrasas’. These

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There Is a Banaras Beyond the Familiar: The Inaugural CII Banaras Biennale Opens Registrations

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Registrations for the inaugural CII Banaras Biennale, a month-long, city-wide cultural platform that takes Banaras as its central subject is open now. Titled “KASHI / LIGHT — The City as Sensorium”, the Biennale will run from 27 November to 31 December 2026 across Varanasi, weaving together visual art, textiles, craft, music, performance, scholarship and public

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