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The Kochi Biennale Foundation Announces the List of Participating Artists

The Kochi Biennale Foundation has announced participating artists for the 6th edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale. The exhibition will run from 12 December until 31 March 2026 across multiple venues in Kochi, Kerala. The international exhibition, alongside a diverse programme of talks, performances, workshops, and film screenings, as well as key verticals including Students’ Biennale, Invitations, Art […]

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UNESCO Launches Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects

A groundbreaking digital initiative aims to raise global awareness about cultural heritage theft while showcasing looted artifacts in immersive 3D environments, including significant pieces from India’s rich archaeological heritage. UNESCO officially launched the world’s first Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects on September 29, 2025, during its World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development

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World’s First Museum Dedicated to M. F. Husain Set to Open in Doha

Qatar Foundation is set to inaugurate the Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum on November 28, 2025, marking a historic milestone as the world’s first institution entirely dedicated to the legendary Indian modernist artist Maqbool Fida Husain. The 3,000-square-meter museum will be located in Education City, Doha, and represents a groundbreaking tribute to one of the

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The MASH Ball 2025: Gala For Art, Fashion, and Philanthropy in Support of UNICEF India

A Night of Art, Social Impact, and Film-Inspired Glamour The St. Regis, Mumbai, will set the stage for the second edition of the MASH Ball, an event blending the worlds of art, cinema, and humanitarian advocacy. Orchestrated by philanthropist and art patron Shalini Passi, founder of MASH, this year’s gala unites India’s creative and philanthropic

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Lost in the Midst of Making: The Life and Art of Kajal Chaudhary (2003–2025)

Vadodara’s art community was shaken this week by the sudden passing of Kajal Chaudhary, a 22-year-old artist from Valsad and a first-year master’s student at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University. On Monday afternoon, Kajal tragically lost her life after an accidental electrocution on campus while preparing for her work. In her short

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Handmade Legacies: Dastkari Haat Samiti Celebrates 40 Years with Diwali Bazaar

Dastkari Haat Samiti, a collective dedicated to empowering India’s artisans, is marking its 40th year with a special Diwali Bazaar at Handloom Haat, Janpath, New Delhi. The event, running from September 26 to October 5, 2025, features nearly 90 stalls showcasing handmade crafts, textiles, and traditional art from across the country. Founded in 1986, the

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Kolkata’s Yellow Taxis Transform into Moving Canvases for Durga Puja’s 40-Year Journey

Kolkata’s streets are witnessing a remarkable fusion of heritage and art this Durga Puja season, as the city’s iconic yellow Ambassador taxis have been transformed into vibrant moving canvases. The innovative “Cholte Cholte 40” initiative showcases forty meticulously crafted taxis, each artistically portraying the evolution of Durga Puja celebrations across four transformative decades. A Tribute

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Rare Picasso Portrait of Dora Maar Unveiled After 80 Years, Set for October Auction in Paris

A previously unseen painting by Pablo Picasso, titled “Bust of a Woman in a Flowery Hat,” depicting his muse and lover Dora Maar, has resurfaced after 80 years and will be auctioned in Paris this October. Painted on July 11, 1943, amid the Nazi occupation of Paris, the oil painting measures 80 by 60 centimeters

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The Return of a Masterpiece: MF Husain’s Monumental WHO Mural Emerges from Six Years in Storage

After nearly six years hidden away in climate-controlled storage, one of Delhi’s most significant public artworks has finally returned to public attention. The monumental mural by celebrated modernist painter MF Husain, which adorned the World Health Organisation’s South-East Asia regional office, represents both a triumph of artistic vision and an unprecedented feat of conservation. Created

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