Abirpothi

News

Ahmedabad Hosts Ravi Joshi’s ‘Mysterium’ Exhibition

Ravi Joshi

“Mysterium: Exploring the Numinous,” a new contemporary art exhibition by Ahmedabad-based artist Ravi Joshi, will take place in Ahmedabad during Ahmedabad Cultural Week. The exhibition, held in association with Anupa Mehta Contemporary Art, will have a preview on March 20, 2026, at the Kanoria Centre for Arts’ Urmila Kailash Black Box. An artist-led walkthrough is […]

Ahmedabad Hosts Ravi Joshi’s ‘Mysterium’ Exhibition Read More »

Kochi Appoints Biennale Co-Founder Bose Krishnamachari as City’s Art, Design and Cultural Curator

Kochi Municipal Corporation has appointed artist and curator Bose Krishnamachari as the new Art, Design and Cultural Curator of Kochi city, with a formal ceremony, taking place on March 11, 2026 at the Mayor’s Chamber, The civic body announced that Krishnamachari will work closely with the municipality to shape Kochi’s cultural vision, with a mandate

Kochi Appoints Biennale Co-Founder Bose Krishnamachari as City’s Art, Design and Cultural Curator Read More »

Bidri Artisans Sue Lenskart Over GI Misuse

Bidri Artisans Use Lenskart Over GI Misuse

Delhi High Court will soon hear a landmark case filed by five Bidri artisans from Bidar against eyewear retailer Lenskart for allegedly infringing the Geographical Indication (GI) tag “Bidriware”. Creative Dignity’s Craft IP Cell is supporting the suit, spotlighting it as a critical stand against corporate exploitation of traditional crafts. Petitioners and court filing The

Bidri Artisans Sue Lenskart Over GI Misuse Read More »

Met Gala 2026 Unveils Dress Code: “Fashion Is Art”

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced the dress code for this year’s Met Gala: “Fashion Is Art”, a directive that invites guests to treat their outfits as autonomous artworks while aligning with the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, “Costume Art.” What the dress code means The phrase “Fashion Is Art” is deliberately open‑ended, meant less as a

Met Gala 2026 Unveils Dress Code: “Fashion Is Art” Read More »

Pritzker Prize Delays 2026 Announcement Amid Epstein Files Controversy

The Pritzker Architecture Prize, often called architecture’s Nobel, has postponed its 2026 laureate announcement following revelations from Jeffrey Epstein’s documents linking foundation leader Tom Pritzker to the financier. Typically revealed in early March, the delay comes after U.S. Department of Justice files released on January 30 named Pritzker over a thousand times in Epstein’s emails.

Pritzker Prize Delays 2026 Announcement Amid Epstein Files Controversy Read More »

‘He’s Sweating Now’: Activists Hang Ex-Prince Andrew Arrest Photo Inside the Louvre

Activists from the UK-based anti‑billionaire collective Everyone Hates Elon briefly turned a gallery at Paris’s Musée du Louvre into a site of royal reckoning on Sunday, February 22, by clandestinely installing a framed photograph of ex‑Prince Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor taken shortly after his recent arrest. The image, shot by Reuters photographer Phil Noble on February 19,

‘He’s Sweating Now’: Activists Hang Ex-Prince Andrew Arrest Photo Inside the Louvre Read More »

Mamallapuram, Chennai Poised to Host Tamil Biennale in January 2027

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 »

Kairav Engineer Unveils ‘Ranthambhore – 50 Iconic Years’ Exhibition in Ahmedabad

This spring, the city of Ahmedabad becomes the stage for one of India’s most significant conservation tributes as photographer and conservationist Kairav Engineer premieres Ranthambhore – 50 Iconic Years. Held from February 12–15 at ’79 Stories’ on Rajpath Rangoli Road, the event marks not just the launch of a landmark book but an immersive exhibition

Kairav Engineer Unveils ‘Ranthambhore – 50 Iconic Years’ Exhibition in Ahmedabad Read More »

Copyright Clash: Malaysia’s Banksy Ernest Zacharevic Says AirAsia Used His Mural Illegally

Ernest Zacharevic, a well-known street artist who is known as Malaysia’s Banksy, has painted famous murals throughout Southeast Asia. He has accused AirAsia of using one of his works on the exterior of an aeroplane without his consent. The accusation came to light after images of an AirAsia aircraft with a design remarkably similar to

Copyright Clash: Malaysia’s Banksy Ernest Zacharevic Says AirAsia Used His Mural Illegally Read More »

Ad