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The Shape of a Show: India’s Leading Curators on Their Practice

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What does it mean to build meaning in space? Five of India’s most significant curators reflect on the philosophy, process, and persistent challenges that define curatorial work today. R. Siva Kumar One of India’s foremost art historians, R. Siva Kumar (born 1956) has been teaching art history at Kala Bhavana, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan since 1981, making […]

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Bose Krishnamachari Resigned Over Sexual Harassment Complaint, Kochi Biennale Foundation Confirms

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The Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF) has confirmed that a sexual harassment complaint filed against artist and co-founder Bose Krishnamachari was among the reasons for his resignation from the post of President of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB) and from the Board of Trustees of KBF in January 2026. Krishnamachari helped found the Biennale in 2012 and

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Devastating Fire Guts Dastkar Bazaar: Artisans’ Livelihood in Danger

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A devastating fire swept through Dastkar’s Nature Bazaar in South Delhi on March 15, 2026, gutting dozens of artisan stalls and causing massive losses to handmade crafts. No casualties were reported, but the incident has left vendors reeling from the destruction of irreplaceable goods. Incident Overview The blaze erupted around 7:30-7:37 AM at the Nature

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Art × Evidence Launches in Goa to Link Youth, Art and Employment

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Art × Evidence Launches in Goa to Link Youth, Art and Employment

Antarang Foundation will launch Art × Evidence in Goa on March 27, 2026, from 5 PM to 8 PM at Sala de Gasper, Club Tennis de Gasper Dias. The new platform brings together art and data to discuss how young people move from school to work. It aims to turn research on education and employability into creative dialogue. About the Foundation Founded by Priya Agrawal,

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Garuda Takes Flight at Sculpture by the Sea 2026

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Delhi-based artist Deepak Kumar has presented his new sculpture Garuda, the Silent Flight at the 21st edition of Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2026, in Western Australia. He is Represented by Exhibit 320. The annual exhibition, held from March 6 to 23, transforms the Cottesloe coastline into one of the world’s most acclaimed open-air sculpture trails. Reimagining

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Kiran Nadar Honored with Global Arts Patronage Award at Hamburger Bahnhof Gala

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Kiran Nadar Honored with Global Arts Patronage Award at Hamburger Bahnhof Gala

Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart launched four new annual awards on March 14, 2026, during the benefit gala “A Night in Berlin,” recognizing contributions to contemporary art. Indian collector Kiran Nadar received the Global Arts Patronage Award for her transformative work in South Asia and beyond.​ Award Highlights The debut Hamburger Bahnhof Studio Award,

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Carrying the Rhythm Forward: KNMA Celebrates the Living Legacy of Ustad Zakir Hussain

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Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) presents a three-day festival celebrating the enduring legacy of the legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, titled ‘Ustad Zakir Hussain: The Way Forward’. Taking place from 27–29 March 2026 at Sunder Nursery, the festival brings together performances, film screenings, conversations, and an exhibition of photographs to reflect on the

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Ahmedabad Hosts Ravi Joshi’s ‘Mysterium’ Exhibition

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“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

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

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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

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