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Beijing Awarded 2029 World Capital of Architecture Title

Architecture /
Beijing World Capital of Architecture 2029 announcement

Beijing World Capital of Architecture 2029 marks UNESCO’s selection of China’s capital as the next UNESCO–UIA World Capital of Architecture. The designation recognises Beijing’s rich architectural heritage, sustainable urban vision and role as host of the 2029 UIA World Congress of Architects. UNESCO: https://whc.unesco.org/ UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany designated Beijing as the UNESCO–UIA World Capital […]

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The Language of Textiles: Inside Kosh Furnishing Studio’s Design Philosophy

D-Talks, D-Talks, Design, Interview /

In a design landscape increasingly driven by speed and spectacle, Nidhi and Ketan Gupta of Kosh Furnishing Studio offer a quieter, more deliberate alternative—one rooted in material sensitivity, craftsmanship, and an evolving understanding of space. Drawing from an early immersion in the textile industry, Nidhi’s practice is shaped by an intimate knowledge of fabrics, processes,

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Reading Marginality: Decoding Palani Kumar’s Photo Activism

Artist Profile /
Palani Kumar

Palani Kumar and Social Documentation Photography has always remained a “photojournalistic” or “news photography” medium. However, Palani Kumar is a Tamil photographer and activist. He uses photography to document marginalised communities and amplify their voices. For him, photography is more than an aesthetic medium. Through Palani Kumar’s efforts, underprivileged populations are becoming more visible. He

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Chitra Ganesh’s Show Journey to the Great Below is a Revelation

Art /

Chitra Ganesh Journey to the Great Below at Baltic Centre Chitra Ganesh Journey to the Great Below is the artist’s first major UK solo exhibition at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. The exhibition turns descent into a way of thinking by using Mesopotamian and South Asian visual histories to challenge linear time and imagine

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Christie’s Mumbai Preview Brings South Asian Modern Masters Back Into Focus

Art, Auction /

Rare Works by South Asian Modern Masters Christie’s Mumbai Summer Preview comes to Mumbai from 5 to 9 August 2026. It gives collectors and the public an early look at highlights from the New York auction on 16 September. The preview follows a strong season for Christie’s South Asian sales. It also brings India’s modern

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(Re)claiming Rights of Render(ing): An Exhibition on Digital art in Delhi

Art, Exhibitions /
Reclaiming Rights of Rendering exhibition at Bikaner House

Why (Re)claiming Rights of Render(ing) Matters Reclaiming Rights of Rendering is NewArtX’s latest exhibition at Bikaner House. Curated by Manan Shah, the exhibition explores how digital art extends contemporary artistic practice. Rather than treating technology as a novelty, the exhibition presents it as another artistic medium. Artists use digital tools to think, observe and construct

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Slow Time: Pooja Chamudiya’s ceramics linger in the space between fire and form

Design, Exhibitions /

Slow Time by Pooja Chamudiya Explores Clay and Memory Slow Time by Pooja Chamudiya is a new ceramics exhibition presented by um and Cultivate Art at Six Continuum, Mumbai. Running from July 31 to August 28, 2026, the exhibition explores clay, memory and craftsmanship through handbuilt ceramic works. Official website: https://sixcontinuum.com/ Chamudiya’s practice begins with

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Contemporary Now Edition III Returns to Chennai with 66 Artists and a City-Wide Celebration of Contemporary Art

Art, Exhibitions /

Contemporary Now Edition III Highlights Chennai, July 2026: From August 8–25, 2026, Chennai will become a thriving centre for contemporary art with the return of Contemporary Now Edition III. The event brings together 66 artists, seven galleries, more than 10 venues and over 15 public programmes across the city. Anchored at the Lalit Kala Akademi,

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