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Historic Exhibition Traces 150 Years of Analog Photography in India

Exhibitions /

Museo Camera, Centre for the Photographic Arts in Gurugram, will open “TOUCHING LIGHT: A Prelude to the Bicentennial of Photography (1827–2027)” on August 23, 2024. The exhibition, which runs through September 29, 2024, presents what organizers describe as the first exhibition in India to comprehensively trace the journey of analog photography across more than 150 […]

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Tom Vattakuzhy’s Solo Exhibition Set to Open in Delhi

Exhibitions /

Vadehra Art Gallery presents artist Tom Vattakuzhy’s solo exhibition “The Shadows of Absence” in collaboration with the Institute of Contemporary Indian Art (ICIA) and with the support of AstaGuru in Delhi from August 21st to 13th September 2025. Curated by art historian R. Siva Kumar, the exhibition presents a layered and nuanced reading of Vattakuzhy’s

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Influential Belgian Painter Walter Swennen Passes Away

News /

Renowned Belgian painter Walter Swennen, who drew on diverse ideas from language, philosophy, and psychology in his work, has passed away at the age of 79. He was known for his radical, experiential and associative approach to painting, which is perhaps best summarised as a belief in the total autonomy of the artwork. Belgian art dealer Xavier Hufkens announced

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Anish Kapoor Artwork Mounted on Shell Gas Platform in Greenpeace Protest

News /

On August 13, 2025, seven Greenpeace activists climbed Shell’s Skiff gas platform in the North Sea, 45 nautical miles off the Norfolk coast in eastern England, to install a massive artwork by British-Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor titled “BUTCHERED.” The installation consists of a 12-by-8 meter (approximately 40 by 26 feet) canvas attached to the side

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How Does Architecture Become Catalyst for Social Change in Rajasthan?

Architecture /

The Rajkumari Ratnavati Girl’s School in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert is an oval-shaped stone structure that has become both celebrated icon and contentious symbol in contemporary socially-engaged architecture. This $280,000 project by New York architect Diana Kellogg demonstrates how thoughtful design can directly address social barriers while raising complex questions about the relationship between architectural ambition

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Daniel Libeskind: A Visionary Architect Redefining Contemporary Design

Architecture, Room For More Art /

Who is Architect Daniel Libeskind? Daniel Libeskind is a globally renowned architect known for his bold, dynamic designs that challenge conventional architectural norms. His work is often associated with deconstructivism breaking traditional architectural forms into fragmented and angular shapes. Born in Poland in 1946, Libeskind’s early influences stemmed from his personal history. One of Libeskind’s

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The Story Behind Crayola’s “Indian Red” Name Change

Do You Know? /

In March 1999, Crayola made a quiet but significant decision that would mark only the third name change in the company’s 96-year history. The beloved “Indian red” crayon would be getting a new identity, not because of the color itself, but because of the confusion and misunderstandings its name was causing in classrooms across America.

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Kaal Netra, Sacred Matrices A Solo Exhibition by Seema Kohli

Exhibitions /

August, New Delhi: The National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru, is proud to present Sacred Matrices, a landmark solo exhibition by renowned contemporary artist Seema Kohli, opening on 26 August 2025 with a formal inaugural event in the NGMA Auditorium at 5:30 pm. The openingevening will feature a recital by Shruthi Veena Vishwanath (20 minutes),

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The Ashta Nayika: Eight Types of Heroines in Indian Miniature Painting

Columns, Editor's Pick /

During medieval times, the Mughal rulers brought great changes to Indian art. They supported artists with money and resources, which helped painting reach new heights. This period saw a beautiful mix of Persian art with local Indian styles, creating different schools like Mughal, Rajasthani, Pahadi, and Deccani painting. From this mix came miniature paintings –

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Alessandro Mendini: The Architect of Rebellious Joy

Design, On This Day /

16th August, On this Day Alessandro Mendini (1931-2019) was a cultural provocateur who fundamentally transformed how we understand the relationship between art, design, and everyday life. Through his vibrant aesthetic philosophy and radical design theories, Mendini challenged the rigid orthodoxies of modernism and helped birth the postmodern design movement that continues to influence creators worldwide.

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