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Carrying the Rhythm Forward: KNMA Celebrates the Living Legacy of Ustad Zakir Hussain

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Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) presents a three-day festival celebrating the enduring legacy of the legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, titled ‘Ustad Zakir Hussain: The Way Forward’. Taking place from 27–29 March 2026 at Sunder Nursery, the festival brings together performances, film screenings, conversations, and an exhibition of photographs to reflect on the […]

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Where Threads Meet Rhythm: The Story Behind “Neythe – Dance of the Weaves”

Biennales /

The Kochi-Muziris Biennale recently hosted a very special event called “The Body as a Living Loom.” Held at the Bastion Bungalow, this session showed how the art of making cloth can be turned into a beautiful dance. The project, called Neythe – Dance of the Weaves, was created by Rima Kallingal and the Mamangam Dance

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Ahmedabad Hosts Ravi Joshi’s ‘Mysterium’ Exhibition

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Ravi Joshi

“Mysterium: Exploring the Numinous,” a new contemporary art exhibition by Ahmedabad-based artist Ravi Joshi, will take place in Ahmedabad during Ahmedabad Cultural Week. The exhibition, held in association with Anupa Mehta Contemporary Art, will have a preview on March 20, 2026, at the Kanoria Centre for Arts’ Urmila Kailash Black Box. An artist-led walkthrough is

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Ralph Lauren Jhumka Earrings Ignite Cultural Appropriation Debate at Paris Fashion Week

Design /

A Ralph Lauren runway presentation during Paris Fashion Week has triggered widespread backlash after models wore dangling, bell-shaped earrings strikingly similar to traditional Indian jhumkas. Social media erupted with accusations of cultural appropriation, as the brand labeled the pieces merely as “vintage accessories” without crediting their South Asian roots. Runway Details and Initial Reactions The

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Indo-Malaysian Art Exhibition Honors the Legacy of Dr. Dinanath Pathy in Pune 

Exhibitions /

The India House Art Gallery, in collaboration with CCA Design, is set to host the prestigious exhibition “Let A Thousand Flowers Bloom” from March 19th to March 25th, 2026. This curated showcase of drawing, painting, and photography is deeply inspired by the lyrical movements of Odissi dance. The official launch will commence on March 19th

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Explore Delhi’s Art Galleries: Top Exhibitions to See in March 2026

Exhibitions, Photo Gallery /
Explore Delhi’s Art Galleries: Top Exhibitions to See in March 2026

Delhi is full of art this week. Many galleries and museums are showing new works that explore nature, history, and how we live today. From large paintings to interactive digital art, there is something for everyone to see. These events are part of a citywide celebration of creativity, offering talks and workshops alongside the art

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From Villa Anantya to GOMA HQ: Nayan Shah’s Context-Driven Design

Architecture, D-Talks, Design /

In an industry that often celebrates the loud and the monumental, Nayan Shah, founder of the Mumbai-based studio Palindrome Spaces, prefers a different frequency. Since establishing the firm in 2018, Shah has been quietly refining a design language where light, proportion, and memory take center stage, recalibrating the rhythms of daily life without ever “shouting

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A Voyage to Permanence: An Immersive Dialogue Between Cinema and Art Set to Open in Delhi

Exhibitions /

The Visual Arts Gallery at India Habitat Centre is set to unveil A Voyage to Permanence, an immersive, multi-disciplinary exhibition by noted filmmaker Purandar Chaudhuri, curated by acclaimed art historian and critic Johny ML. Presented by gallerist and art consultant Jooby Yohannan, the exhibition opens on March 10 and continues until March 14, offering audiences an

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Dezeen Awards 2026 Entries Open

Design /

Dezeen Awards has launched its 2026 edition, inviting architects and designers worldwide – including a growing cohort from India and the wider Asia-Pacific region – to submit their best work in architecture, interiors and design. Positioned as one of the most closely watched honours in the global creative industry, the programme is often seen as

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