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B.V Doshi and the Art of Blending Modernist Innovation With Indian Traditions

On This Day /

On this day Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi was a prominent architect and artist whose contributions fundamentally shaped modern architecture and design in India over seven decades. Known for his deep commitment to blending modernist innovation with Indian traditions, Doshi produced both iconic buildings and significant exploratory artworks that reflect his distinct creative vision. Doshi began his […]

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The Parliament Is Now In Session

Exhibitions /

 The Parliament Is Now In Session, a powerful group exhibition hosted simultaneously at Method Kala Ghoda, Mumbai and Method Delhi. The show showcases diverse artistic voices and confronts the urgent realities of freedom, dissent, and resistance in contemporary India. There are days when silence feels complicated. This is not one of them. The Parliament Is Now In Session opened in

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N.S Bendre: Master of Modern Indian Landscape Painting

Artist Profile /

Narayan Shridhar Bendre stands as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Indian art, a visionary who bridged traditional Indian aesthetics with European modernist movements. As a founding member of the celebrated Baroda Group and a pioneering educator, Bendre’s legacy extends far beyond his own artistic achievements to encompass his profound impact on generations

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Indian Artist Sumakshi Singh Wins Special Mention at Prestigious LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2025

News /

Delhi-based textile artist becomes only second Indian ever shortlisted for international craft award Studio Sumakshi Singh has been awarded a special mention at the prestigious LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2025, making her only the second Indian artist ever to be shortlisted for the international award in its nine-year history. Singh’s winning work, “Monument,” is a

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 Tyger Tyger Burning Bright, A Solo Show by Virenpratap Singh Bhaika

Exhibitions /

22 August 2025, New Delhi: The India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, is proud to present Tyger Tyger Burning Bright, a solo exhibition by Virenpratap Singh Bhaika, curated by celebrated art historian Dr. Alka Pande, opening on 13 September 2025 at the Open Palm CourtGallery. The exhibition brings together 15 paintings, a 30-minute film titled Roar

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A Line in the Earth Works by Hasseena Suresh & Pradeep Thalawatta

Exhibitions /

A Line in the Earth brings together the practices of Pradeep Thalawatta and Hasseena Suresh, two artists whose works are grounded in the poetics of place, memory, and material. Though shaped by distinct geographies of post-war Sri Lanka and the agrarian landscapes of Kerala, their practices converge in their engagement with the emotional and political

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Light as creation, A Solo Exhibition by Divyaman Singh

Exhibitions /

Divyaman Singh is a self-taught artist known for his powerful abstract and contemporary paintings that explore the deep connection between the universe, nature, and the human spirit. Working primarily with oil on canvas, Divyaman uses an intuitive process involving his bare hands, palette knives, linen cloth, and brushes to build richly textured surfaces. His works

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Trump Says the Smithsonian Focuses Too Much on ‘How Bad Slavery Was’

News /

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has directed his attorneys to conduct a comprehensive review of Smithsonian museums, citing concerns that their exhibitions present an overly negative portrayal of American history. In a Truth Social post, Trump criticized the Smithsonian’s current approach to presenting American history, writing that the institution is “OUT OF CONTROL”

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Documenta Announces First All-Female Artistic Team for 2027 Edition

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Naomi Beckwith, the Guggenheim Museum’s deputy director and chief curator, has named her artistic team for her edition of Documenta, which will open in Kassel, Germany, in June 2027.   “I am grateful to be working with this team on Documenta 16. I admire their independence of spirit and thought, characterized by a deep respect for

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Sweden Has Moved Historic Kiruna Church to New Site

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The 113-year-old Kiruna Church completed its historic relocation Wednesday afternoon, arriving at its new site in the Arctic town’s relocated city center after a two-day journey spanning five kilometers. The 672-ton red wooden Lutheran church, frequently recognized as Sweden’s most beautiful building, reached its destination at approximately 2:30 p.m. local time (12:30 GMT). The massive

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