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World’s First Museum Dedicated to M. F. Husain Set to Open in Doha

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Qatar Foundation is set to inaugurate the Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum on November 28, 2025, marking a historic milestone as the world’s first institution entirely dedicated to the legendary Indian modernist artist Maqbool Fida Husain. The 3,000-square-meter museum will be located in Education City, Doha, and represents a groundbreaking tribute to one of the […]

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Gaitonde Sets Record as His Painting Sells for ₹67 Crore in Saffronart Sale

art market news /

Vasudeo S. Gaitonde, the reclusive master of Indian abstract art, has secured his position among India’s most valuable artists with his untitled 1970 painting selling for a staggering ₹67.08 crore at Saffronart’s 25th Anniversary Evening Sale in New Delhi on September 27, 2025. This landmark sale makes the work the second most expensive Indian artwork ever sold

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The MASH Ball 2025: Gala For Art, Fashion, and Philanthropy in Support of UNICEF India

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A Night of Art, Social Impact, and Film-Inspired Glamour The St. Regis, Mumbai, will set the stage for the second edition of the MASH Ball, an event blending the worlds of art, cinema, and humanitarian advocacy. Orchestrated by philanthropist and art patron Shalini Passi, founder of MASH, this year’s gala unites India’s creative and philanthropic

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Lost in the Midst of Making: The Life and Art of Kajal Chaudhary (2003–2025)

News, Obituary /

Vadodara’s art community was shaken this week by the sudden passing of Kajal Chaudhary, a 22-year-old artist from Valsad and a first-year master’s student at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University. On Monday afternoon, Kajal tragically lost her life after an accidental electrocution on campus while preparing for her work. In her short

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Ruins of an Embrace: Abdulla PA’s Delhi Debut With Gallery Dotwalk

Exhibitions /

Gallery Dotwalk recently presented Ruins of an Embrace, a solo exhibition by Kerala-based artist Abdulla PA, curated by theatre director and interdisciplinary artist Amitesh Grover. The exhibition ran from 20th to 28th September 2025 at Travancore Palace, New Delhi, and will open again from 4th October to 4th November 2025 at Gallery Dotwalk, Gurugram. The exhibition gathered Abdulla’s sculptural

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The Land Sings Back: Drawing Ecologies, Ancestors and Futures

Exhibitions /
Manjot Kaur

The Land Sings Back is a deeply resonant exhibition that reimagines how we inhabit and listen to the living world. Presented by Colomboscope, Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Drawing Room, London, the exhibition runs from 25 September to 14 December 2025 at Drawing Room’s South London space, and brings together voices rooted in South Asia,

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Handmade Legacies: Dastkari Haat Samiti Celebrates 40 Years with Diwali Bazaar

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Dastkari Haat Samiti, a collective dedicated to empowering India’s artisans, is marking its 40th year with a special Diwali Bazaar at Handloom Haat, Janpath, New Delhi. The event, running from September 26 to October 5, 2025, features nearly 90 stalls showcasing handmade crafts, textiles, and traditional art from across the country. Founded in 1986, the

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The Body of the Ascetic: A Visual Journey through Indian Asceticism at DAG, New Delhi

Exhibitions /

The Body of the Ascetic is a compelling exhibition currently on view at DAG, New Delhi, running from 30 August to 18 October 2025. Curated by the eminent art critic Gayatri Sinha, this exhibition explores the evolving visual representations of asceticism across the Indian subcontinent, spanning centuries, cultures, faiths, and traditions. By drawing on the

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Don’t Miss Non-Residency: Showcase of Indian Diasporic Contemporary Art by Rajiv Menon Contemporary

Exhibitions /

Discover the Uncanny Beauty of Indian Diaspora Aesthetics The Non-Residency exhibition, on view at Jaipur Centre for Art until October 5, 2025, is a rare and powerful showcase of contemporary art by Indian diaspora artists. Curated by Rajiv Menon of Rajiv Menon Contemporary, this groundbreaking show explores the complex aesthetics and emotional landscapes of Indian

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‘Duniya Parchhaiyon Ki’: A Show Encapsulating the Enigmatic Charm of Hindi Cinema

Exhibitions /

Arthshila Delhi presents ‘Duniya Parchhaiyon Ki’, a major exhibition focused on the lasting impact and enigmatic charm of Hindi cinema. The showcase is on display from September 28, 2025, to January 4, 2026 at Arthshila Delhi, Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi. Entry is open to all members of the public. Exhibition Overview Jointly organized by

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