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Experimenter Curators’ Hub 2025 : A Triumph for Contemporary Curatorial Discourse

News / July 19, 2025

14th edition brings together eight leading international curators in Kolkata, marking new chapter under fresh leadership The 14th edition of Experimenter Curators’ Hub concluded today at Experimenter Gallery’s Hindustan Road space in Kolkata, marking a significant milestone in contemporary curatorial education and discourse. The two-day intensive program brought together eight leading curators from India and […]

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Akar Prakar Presents “Crafting Visions: The Art of Gouri Bhanja” in Kolkata

Exhibitions / July 19, 2025

Akar Prakar gallery opened “Crafting Visions: The Art of Gouri Bhanja” on July 18, celebrating the pioneering artist’s work. The exhibition, curated by Debdutta Gupta, runs through August 16 and presents a comprehensive survey of Bhanja’s contributions to 20th-century Indian art. Gouri Bhanja (1907-1998), daughter of master artist Nandalal Bose, transformed traditional Bengali art forms

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Sixth Edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale to Begin From December 12th

The Return of India’s Biggest International Contemporary Art Exhibition The much-anticipated sixth edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale is set to open its doors in Kochi, Kerala, on December 12, 2025, and will run until March 31, 2026. Over the course of 110 days, the historic port city will once again transform into a vibrant hub

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Rare Gandhi Portrait by British Artist Fetches Over £150,000 at Auction

art market news / July 19, 2025

A remarkable oil painting of Mahatma Gandhi has sold for £152,800 at a Bonhams auction, significantly exceeding expectations and highlighting the enduring appeal of works connected to the Indian independence leader. The portrait, created by British artist Clare Leighton in 1931, commanded more than three times its estimated value of £50,000-£70,000 when it went under

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7 Lesser Known Facts About The Colosseum

Do You Know? / July 16, 2025

Beyond it’s iconic arches and ancient stones, the colosseum holds many secrets that many visitors never hear about. Here are some lesser known facts about Rome’s most famous monument. 1) It’s not its real name The Colosseum’s official name is the Flavian Amphitheatre, named after the Flavian dynasty of emperors who built it. “Colosseum” likely

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Pop Star Ed Sheeran Makes His Visual Art Debut

News / July 14, 2025

The singer-songwriter, who has sold over 160 million albums worldwide and become one of the most successful recording artists of all time, now has unveiled his debut collection of paintings, which he began creating in 2019 with London’s Heni Gallery. The Unexpected Canvas Sheeran’s painting practice began in the most unlikely of places: a disused

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Finding Grace in Abandonment: Rohit Chawla’s ‘Rain Dogs’ Captures the Pandemic’s Forgotten Souls

Exhibitions / July 14, 2025

When the world retreated indoors during the 2021 lockdown, acclaimed photographer Rohit Chawla found himself drawn to the storm-swept beaches of Goa, where an unlikely collaboration with the region’s stray dogs would produce some of his most introspective work to date. The exhibition ‘Rain Dogs’ has opened at 47-A Khotachiwadi on July 4th, marking the

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Cities, Soil and Memory: Mapping Urban Landscapes and Climatic Realities in Contemporary Art

Artists of the Week / July 14, 2025

Vimal Ambalya Vimal Ambalya’s work draws deeply from architectural forms, structures, spaces, engineering drawings, and maps. His practice focuses on the intersection of contemporary urban spaces such as rapidly developing areas and under-construction buildings, with the enduring presence of historical and modern architecture within the cityscape. Rooted in inspiration from his hometown, Vadodara. A city

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Historic Homecoming: Bayeux Tapestry Returns to UK After 900 Years

News / July 12, 2025

The world-famous Bayeux Tapestry, the earliest-known depiction of the 1066 Battle of Hastings is set to return to the UK for the first time in nearly a millennium. The iconic embroidery, often described as a 224-foot medieval comic strip, vividly narrates the Norman Conquest, which transformed England’s history and identity forever. The tapestry shows William,

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Annie Albers: The First Lady of the Bahaus Movement

Artist Profile / July 11, 2025

Annelise Albers (12 June 1899 – 9 May 1994) is widely regarded as the most influential textile artist of the 20th century, an innovator who transformed the ancient craft of weaving into an art form in its own right. Born in Berlin to a middle-class family, Anni displayed an early passion for art, which eventually

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