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Rooted in Green: The Art of Sustainability with Pacha Life Design Studio

D-Talks, D-Talks, Interview /

Shamal NS and Srishti Verma, Pacha Life Design Studio Nestled in the verdant village of Thrikkaipetta in Kerala’s Wayanad district, Pacha Life Design Studio champions sustainability in its every step, trying to bring positive change in the lives of people and environment. Founded in 2018, the studio’s name— “Pacha,” meaning “green” or “raw” in Malayalam—perfectly […]

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The Woman Who Wasn’t Allowed to Draw

Artist Profile /
Mary Cassatt. The Mandolin Player (1872). Courtesy - ArtsDot

Who was Artist Mary Cassatt? Mary Cassatt, the groundbreaking American artist and printmaker, carved a distinct space for herself in the male-dominated world of Impressionism. Despite societal constraints and family disapproval, she pursued her passion for painting, redefining the way women and motherhood were portrayed in art. This article delves into Mary Cassatt’s extraordinary journey,

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Vadehera Art Gallery & Frieze, Two Indian Artists in London Display

Exhibitions /

Due to an Obscure Reason: Biraaj Dodiya and Gieve Patel in Dialogue at Frieze No.9 Cork Street, London London, UK – Frieze No.9 Cork Street hosts a compelling two-person exhibition titled Due to an Obscure Reason, featuring Mumbai-based contemporary artist Biraaj Dodiya and the late Gieve Patel (1940–2023). Presented by Vadehra Art Gallery and curated

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Cochin’s Design Innovators: The Aavishkar Architects Journey

D-Talks, D-Talks, Interview /

Subi Surendran and Athira Prakash, Aavishkar Architects Aavishkar Architects, founded by Subi Surendran and Athira Prakash is a multidisciplinary firm that has been transforming spaces and redefining architectural excellence since 2011. Based in Kochi, Kerala, Subi and Athira has a holistic approach that spans architecture, planning, landscape design, interior design, and comprehensive project management.  What

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Here’s What London’s National Gallery Acquired on Its 200th Anniversary

News /
Inside London's National Gallery. Courtesy - The Art Newspaper

National Gallery London Marks 200 Years with Major Acquisitions The National Gallery in London has just turned 200, and it is celebrating its bicentenary with three extraordinary additions to its world-renowned collection. The gallery, an iconic institution in the UK and a major centre for European painting, has added rare and significant works by Edgar

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This Architect Shaped Berlin, And Then Vanished From The History Pages

On This Day /

The Forgotten Genius Who Shaped Berlin’s Artistic Soul Berlin, with its rich tapestry of art, culture, and architecture, owes much of its early baroque grandeur to one enigmatic figure, Andreas Schluter. Born on 20 May 1659 in Hamburg, Schluter remains a towering but often overlooked genius in European art history. His visionary work as a

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Amy Werntz’s Portraits of the Elderly Won the Art World’s Top Prize

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Amy Werntz. WIP, detail, 2021-22. Courtesy - Boynes Artist Award

Painter Amy Werntz wins the 2025 Bennett Prize Painter Amy Werntz of Dallas, Texas, has officially won the 2025 Bennett Prize, the most prestigious award dedicated solely to women figurative realist painters. This accolade, which comes with a $50,000 grant, highlights Werntz’s unique approach to realism, celebrating the depth, complexity, and grace of older generations

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