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Where Threads Meet Rhythm: The Story Behind “Neythe – Dance of the Weaves”

The Kochi-Muziris Biennale recently hosted a very special event called “The Body as a Living Loom.” Held at the Bastion Bungalow, this session showed how the art of making cloth can be turned into a beautiful dance. The project, called Neythe – Dance of the Weaves, was created by Rima Kallingal and the Mamangam Dance […]

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Ahmedabad Hosts Ravi Joshi’s ‘Mysterium’ Exhibition

Ravi Joshi

“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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Ralph Lauren Jhumka Earrings Ignite Cultural Appropriation Debate at Paris Fashion Week

A Ralph Lauren runway presentation during Paris Fashion Week has triggered widespread backlash after models wore dangling, bell-shaped earrings strikingly similar to traditional Indian jhumkas. Social media erupted with accusations of cultural appropriation, as the brand labeled the pieces merely as “vintage accessories” without crediting their South Asian roots. Runway Details and Initial Reactions The

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Indo-Malaysian Art Exhibition Honors the Legacy of Dr. Dinanath Pathy in Pune 

The India House Art Gallery, in collaboration with CCA Design, is set to host the prestigious exhibition “Let A Thousand Flowers Bloom” from March 19th to March 25th, 2026. This curated showcase of drawing, painting, and photography is deeply inspired by the lyrical movements of Odissi dance. The official launch will commence on March 19th

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Explore Delhi’s Art Galleries: Top Exhibitions to See in March 2026

Explore Delhi’s Art Galleries: Top Exhibitions to See in March 2026

Delhi is full of art this week. Many galleries and museums are showing new works that explore nature, history, and how we live today. From large paintings to interactive digital art, there is something for everyone to see. These events are part of a citywide celebration of creativity, offering talks and workshops alongside the art

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From Villa Anantya to GOMA HQ: Nayan Shah’s Context-Driven Design

In an industry that often celebrates the loud and the monumental, Nayan Shah, founder of the Mumbai-based studio Palindrome Spaces, prefers a different frequency. Since establishing the firm in 2018, Shah has been quietly refining a design language where light, proportion, and memory take center stage, recalibrating the rhythms of daily life without ever “shouting

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A Voyage to Permanence: An Immersive Dialogue Between Cinema and Art Set to Open in Delhi

The Visual Arts Gallery at India Habitat Centre is set to unveil A Voyage to Permanence, an immersive, multi-disciplinary exhibition by noted filmmaker Purandar Chaudhuri, curated by acclaimed art historian and critic Johny ML. Presented by gallerist and art consultant Jooby Yohannan, the exhibition opens on March 10 and continues until March 14, offering audiences an

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Dezeen Awards 2026 Entries Open

Dezeen Awards has launched its 2026 edition, inviting architects and designers worldwide – including a growing cohort from India and the wider Asia-Pacific region – to submit their best work in architecture, interiors and design. Positioned as one of the most closely watched honours in the global creative industry, the programme is often seen as

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Landmark Sale of Classical Indian Art Set to Take Place in Mumbai

Todywalla Auctions of Classical Indian Art

Delhi preview and panel discussion to precede major sale Todywalla Auctions is set to unveil one of its showcase of Classical Indian Art on 16 March 2026 at the Taj Mahal Palace, Colaba, Mumbai. The landmark auction will feature 148 exceptional works spanning painting, stone and bronze sculpture, Indian silver, jewellery, and textiles. It will be offering a panoramic view

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Ranjani Shettar: Cloud Songs and Non-Figurative Ecologies

Ranjani Shettar, Venice Biennale 2026

The visual poems of sculptor Ranjani Shettar, a notable Indian artist, advance India on the international scene at the 2026 Venice Biennale. Drawing on customs, materials, and natural language, Shettar’s art offers a distinctively Indian yet global language of art that is sustainably created. Born in 1977, Ranjani Shettar earned her BFA (1998) and MFA (2000)

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