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Beyond the Algorithm: AI, Design, and the Enduring Value of  Craft 

craft & Handmade, Visual Culture & Ai /

Vishal Bhand Ph.D.  The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed the landscape of design,  from generative visuals and predictive trend analysis to automated prototyping and mass  customization. As algorithms become increasingly capable of simulating creativity, an inevitable  question arises: What happens to human-led design, craft practices, and traditional knowledge  systems in the age […]

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Designing with Purpose: Siddhina Sakla on Building The Arch Studio

D-Talks, D-Talks, Interview /

Siddhina Sakla, founder of The Arch Studio, is part of a new generation of Indian designers who are changing how we think about interiors. Based in Pune, her practice works across homes, retail spaces, and large developments, always with a clear focus on making spaces that feel both beautiful and easy to live in. With

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Circle of Stories: Narrative Loops in Ranbir Kaleka’s Art

Review /
Ranbir Kaleka

Written by Dr. Rahul Dev  Entering Ranbir Kaleka’s exhibition always captivates viewers. Kaleka, a Patiala-born artist based in Delhi, returns to Vadehra Gallery in New Delhi for a solo show after a long break. His video-paintings, shaped by ‘dream-logic,’ avoid clear narratives and blend surrealism with psychological depth. As an immersive video artist, he works

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Architecture as Responsibility: Inside Practice of Feel and Bari Studio 

D-Talks, D-Talks, Interview /

In a practice where design is as much about systems as it is about space, this architect has steadily built a studio that bridges imagination with execution. From an unconventional start—initially aspiring to become a pilot—to discovering architecture through early experimentation with digital tools, the journey reflects a deep-rooted commitment to learning by doing.  Through

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Bengaluru Exhibition Champions India’s Print Culture

Exhibitions /
Raja Ravi Varma

A major exhibition examining the evolution of India’s print culture through printmaking is currently on view at Gallery G, Bengaluru. Titled “What India Learned to See: From Battala to the Ravi Varma Press and Beyond,” the show has been organised by the Raja Ravi Varma Heritage Foundation and will run until May 31. The exhibition brings together

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Tata Trusts Students’ Biennale 2026 Winners Announced

Biennales, Kochi Muziris Biennale /

Four student-artists have won the Tata Trusts Students’ Biennale International Award 2026 at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, marking a key moment for emerging contemporary art in India. Held in Fort Kochi under the theme ‘Sensing Grounds’, the sixth edition brought together over 200 young artists from more than 175 institutions. The Tata Trusts Students’ Biennale International

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Ibrahim Mahama Wins 2026 Arnold Bode Prize

Awards, News /
Ibrahim Mahama

Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama has won the 2026 Arnold Bode Prize, adding another major international honour to his career. The award recognizes artists whose work pushes the boundaries of contemporary art and engages with urgent social questions. Mahama is known for large-scale installations that use found and everyday materials to reflect on labor, migration, exchange,

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Unsettling Narratives: Sohrab Hura’s Fluid Worlds at Venice Biennale

Venice Biennale 2026 /
Sohrab Hura

Indian multidisciplinary artist Sohrab Hura’s presence at the 2026 Venice Biennale marks a pivotal moment for modern Indian art. Known for defying singular focus, Hura mixes photography, film, text, sound, and drawing, making his technique always evolving. His participation underscores both his international standing and the rising importance of multidisciplinary, process-focused art today. The Artist

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Manu Singh’s Exhibition in Delhi Examines What Survives Revision

Exhibitions /
Manu Singh

At Bikaner House’s Main Gallery, Manu Singh’s exhibition बाकी / After Erasure brought together works shaped by repetition, removal and return, opening a contemplative space around what survives revision. Running from 16 to 21 April 2026, the exhibition drew from Singh’s long engagement with painting as a material process rather than a fixed image. Singh describes her

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