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Mumbai will host Tom Vattakuzhy’s first exhibition in the city, Where Words End, at the Institute of Contemporary Indian Art (ICIA) from May 3 to 17, 2026. The exhibition brings together a focused body of works that the artist calls “Story Paintings.” These paintings move beyond the function of illustration and instead explore what cannot be […]
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Catholic groups allege misrepresentation of Jesus Christ and the Last Supper; Biennale Foundation calls for dialogue amid debate on censorship and artistic freedom. An artwork on display at the ongoing Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB) has triggered sharp protests from Catholic organisations, prompting the Biennale Foundation to temporarily close one of its venues. The contested work, Supper at
Vadehra Art Gallery presents artist Tom Vattakuzhy’s solo exhibition “The Shadows of Absence” in collaboration with the Institute of Contemporary Indian Art (ICIA) and with the support of AstaGuru in Delhi from August 21st to 13th September 2025. Curated by art historian R. Siva Kumar, the exhibition presents a layered and nuanced reading of Vattakuzhy’s
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Presented by The Institute of Contemporary Indian Art and AstaGuru The Institute of Contemporary Indian Art (ICIA), with the support of AstaGuru, is pleased to present The Shadows of Absence—the first-ever solo exhibition in India by celebrated artist Tom Vattakuzhy. The exhibition will be held at the Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata, from
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AstaGuru’s ShowKeen exhibition gathers top modern and contemporary Indian artists for a rare showcase in Mumbai on 11-12 April 2026. After two big wins—one in Mumbai last year and another in New Delhi this March—this third edition spotlights India’s art evolution. Expect iconic works from masters like S H Raza and M F Husain alongside
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Portraits in Time: Power, Presence, and Identity Across Centuries, curated by Sonali Batra, showcases 50 works from many years and places at LTC, Bikaner House in New Delhi from 8th to 15th April 2026. About the Exhibition This show brings old and new portraits together. It traces how faces in art show power, feelings, and
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Bose Krishnamachari, artist and co-founder of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, has resigned from his positions as President of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale and Member of the Board of Trustees of the Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF), the foundation announced on Wednesday. The 63-year-old painter cited “pressing family reasons” for his decision to step down from both roles. The
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The 8th edition of Delhi Contemporary Art Week (DCAW) has opened at Bikaner House, New Delhi, marking the return of one of India’s most significant contemporary art events. Running through September 4, 2025, this year’s edition brings together six prominent women-led galleries in a collaborative celebration of regional artistic excellence. A Platform for Contemporary Voices
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Monica Jain, the Curator-Director of Art Centrix Space discusses about the art world, her way of selecting artists and why she chose contemporary art over traditional art to promote, in this free-flow interview with Abhishek Dixit from Abir Pothi. She has been a student of renowned sculptor KS Radhakrishnan and has curated more than 30
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By Vinay Seth Back-to-back schedule: A lucky coincidence for Delhi art lovers! Anahita Taneja, Director of Shrine Empire Gallery, informed me that the Delhi Art Week and the Delhi Contemporary Art Week being back-to-back affairs this year was a lucky coincidence. “Bikaner House needed to be booked months in advance, and we had no idea