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Chamar Studio: Empowering Dalit Artisans Through Sustainable Fashion

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When India’s 2015 beef ban devastated traditional leather workers from Dalit communities, Sudheer Rajbhar saw an opportunity rather than defeat. He founded Chamar Studio in Mumbai, creating a sustainable fashion brand that transforms recycled rubber into leather-like accessories while empowering marginalized artisans. Working with artisans in Dharavi, Mumbai’s largest slum, Rajbhar developed a signature material—canvas […]

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Soulmate: A Personal Odyssey Through Indian Art

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“Soulmate” features over 20 artists, bringing together masterpieces by legendary Indian modernists, works by celebrated contemporary figures, and fresh expressions from emerging talents. Each artwork in this showcase has been handpicked by Renu Khera over her extensive career, reflecting her unwavering passion for nurturing and celebrating creativity. Among the luminaries featured are M.F. Husain, S.H.

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Contemporary Artists from Assam Navigate Tradition and Modernity

Artists of the Week /

Mrinal Das is from Guwahati, Assam. He recently completed his BFA in Painting from the Government College of Art and Crafts, Guwahati, Assam. He is currently based in Delhi, where he is pursuing an M.A. in Visual Art at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University. Though he now lives in Delhi, his artistic practice remains deeply

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 Seven Projects Win 2025 Aga Khan Award for Architecture

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The Master Jury for the 16th Aga Khan Award for Architecture (2023–2025) has selected seven winning projects that will share a $1 million prize—one of architecture’s most prestigious honors. The winners were chosen after comprehensive site visits to projects that made the shortlist in June. The winning projects span seven countries: Iran (two projects), Bangladesh,

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8 Signs To Look Out For In Mediterranean Revival Architecture

Architecture, Room For More Art /

Everything to Know About Mediterranean Revival Style Architecture The 19th century saw the introduction of Mediterranean Revival architecture in the Northern American states. It has multiple features borrowed from Moorish architecture, Venetian Gothic architecture, Beaux-Arts, Italian Renaissance, French Colonial, Spanish Renaissance, and Spanish Colonial architecture. It was the newest fashion in the 1920s and 1930s,

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Visit Italian Artist’s Solo Show at Ahmedabad: A Bridge of Art Between India and Italy

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Italian artist Roberto Rup Paolini unveils a transformative solo exhibition, “JYOT,” at 079|STORIES Ahmedabad, igniting dialogue on fire as a symbol of both destruction and renewal. A Landmark Collaboration “JYOT,” the first solo exhibition in India by Milan-based artist Roberto Rup Paolini, marks a pivotal moment in cross-cultural exchange between India and Italy. Curated by

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Six Women-Led Galleries Unite for Delhi Contemporary Art Week 2025

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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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Emami Art Unveils Landmark F.N. Souza Exhibition in Kolkata

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Emami Art Gallery in Kolkata is currently hosting “FN Souza: Drawings and Chemical Alterations,” a comprehensive exhibition spotlighting the late drawings and experimental works of Francis Newton Souza, one of modern India’s most influential artists. The exhibition, open from August 29 to October 18, 2025, presents a rare opportunity to engage with Souza’s works on

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Beyond Borders: Gallerist Devashi Jain Challenges How We See Modernism

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At just 24, Devashi Jain is emerging as a dynamic young voice in the Indian art world. A gallerist at Nature Morte, she leads the gallery’s ambitious new vertical dedicated to International and Indian Modern Art, a move that reflects both her bold curatorial vision and her deep understanding of the global art market. Trained

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