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What Remains: Reimagining Heritage Through Fragments, Memory, and Material

At Dhi Contemporary, the exhibition What Remains: Heritage Between Memory and the Present brings together six artists—Manu N (Manushya), Martand Khosla, Sangam Vankhade, Saruha Kilaru, Sayantan Samanta, and Sewali Deka—in a sculptural encounter that asks viewers to consider how the past survives in the shifting terrain of the present. The show presents heritage as a […]

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Kairav Engineer Unveils ‘Ranthambhore – 50 Iconic Years’ Exhibition in Ahmedabad

This spring, the city of Ahmedabad becomes the stage for one of India’s most significant conservation tributes as photographer and conservationist Kairav Engineer premieres Ranthambhore – 50 Iconic Years. Held from February 12–15 at ’79 Stories’ on Rajpath Rangoli Road, the event marks not just the launch of a landmark book but an immersive exhibition

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Copyright Clash: Malaysia’s Banksy Ernest Zacharevic Says AirAsia Used His Mural Illegally

Ernest Zacharevic, a well-known street artist who is known as Malaysia’s Banksy, has painted famous murals throughout Southeast Asia. He has accused AirAsia of using one of his works on the exterior of an aeroplane without his consent. The accusation came to light after images of an AirAsia aircraft with a design remarkably similar to

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A Master of Performance: Abramović’s Lecture and Live Act Captivate Kochi Biennale

Marina Abramović’s arrival at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale made a turning point in the festival’s history rather than a simple visit. The performance art pioneer brought an air of both intensity and invitation, whose radical quests of the body, endurance, vulnerability, and reality have transformed art for over fifty years. Abramović offered a unique fusion of

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Material, Memory, Myth: The Indian Artists Shaping Venice Biennale 2026

India, presenting a curated show at Venice Biennale 2026, one of the most significant exhibitions in the world of contemporary art, with a powerful collective presentation titled ‘Geographies of Distance: Remembering Home’. Five of India’s most vibrant contemporary artists—Alwar Balasubramaniam (Bala), Sumakshi Singh, Ranjani Shettar, Asim Waqif, and Skarma Sonam Tashi—will collaborate on the project,

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India’s Vibrant Return to Venice Biennale, titled ‘Geographies of Distance’  

India, presenting an official national pavilion with its vibrant artists’ line-up at La Biennale di Venezia after 2019, will present under the theme of ‘Geographies of Distance: Remembering Home’ at the Arsenale from May 9 to November 22, 2026. The pavilion, presented by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with the Nita

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The 5 Best Artists at India Art Fair 2026 You Shouldn’t Miss!

India Art Fair 2026 features one of its most vibrant and varied artist lineups to date, with up-and-coming artists and new voices expanding the parameters of South Asian contemporary art. Curators, collectors, and critics have taken notice of a particular group among the hundreds of artists participating in this year’s event; they each contribute a

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Marina Abramović to Deliver Special Lecture on Performance Art at Kochi Muziris Biennale

Internationally acclaimed Serbian performance artist Marina Abramović will deliver a special lecture titled “The Past, Present, and Future of Performance Art” on February 10, as part of the ongoing Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB) 2025. The event will take place at the Samudrika Convention Centre, Willingdon Island, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Open to attendees aged 16 and

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Thematic Core of India Art Fair 2026: Reimagining the Future Through Tradition, Technology & Community

The India Art Fair 2026 presents a mesmerising thematic framework that celebrates cultural diversity, connects the past and present, and firmly establishes South Asian art on the international stage. Through its exhibitions, discussions, installations, and carefully planned programs, the fair’s main topic, “Art in a Transforming World,” highlights how artists acclimate to rapid changes across

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India Art Fair 2026: A Monumental Outdoor Experience

The India Art Fair 2026 redefines the visitor experience with an impressive line-up of outdoor installations, turning the grounds into an open-air art museum. This year’s edition invites visitors to engage with modern innovation well beyond the boundaries of conventional gallery spaces by emphasising public art that is ambitious in scale, experimental in substance, and

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