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20 Stunning Monuments in Gujarat for Architecture Lovers

The western state of Gujarat is a crown jewel of the Indian state. Not only is it famous for its food, art forms, and tourist attractions, but the state is also home to a myriad of magnificent architectural wonders spanning decades, cultures, and religions. These monuments in Gujarat remind us of the intricate details that […]

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At the Edge of Magic: Santa Claus Village in Lapland Blends Myth, Culture, and Arctic Heritage

Nestled in the snowy expanse of Rovaniemi, just above the Arctic Circle, the Santa Claus Village (Joulupukin Pajakylä) is one of Finland’s most enchanting cultural landmarks. Marketed as the official home of Santa Claus, this northern settlement is where folklore becomes a living tradition. Far from being a mere holiday tourist attraction, Santa Claus Village embodies Finland’s unique

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In Going Far, You Experience Nearness: Junjaali by Sudip Roy

By Iftikar Ahmed At Bikaner House, New Delhi, Sudip Roy’s ongoing exhibition Junjaali, on view until 20 December 2025, unfolds as a quiet yet deeply affecting return. The exhibition is not framed as a retrospective, nor does it attempt to compress decades of practice into a summarising gesture. Instead, it brings together works created over

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Mumbai’s Architectural Calendar Culminates with FOAID 2025: What to Expect as the Festival Opens Today

As the year draws to a close, the Indian architecture and design fraternity turns its gaze to Mumbai for one of its most anticipated annual gatherings. The Festival of Architecture and Interior Designing (FOAID) Mumbai edition kicks off today, December 19, and runs through December 20, 2025, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). For seasoned professionals

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Whitney Biennial 2026 Unveils 56 Artists Exploring Strangeness and Kinship

The Whitney Museum of American Art has announced the 56 artists, duos, and collectives for its 82nd Biennial, opening March 8, 2026, in New York. Curators Marcela Guerrero and Drew Sawyer selected participants after over 300 studio visits, focusing on “strangeness” amid global instability. Free admission for those 25 and under underscores accessibility in this

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Fearless Foundation Paints Cochin’s Largest Mural Celebrating Coastal Communities

Fearless Foundation for the Arts has begun work on Cochin’s largest mural, a 200-metre community art wall at the Indian Coast Guard Office in Fort Kochi. The initiative honors those who safeguard India’s coastal ecosystems, including the Indian Coast Guard, mangrove plantation workers, and local fishing communities. The project brings together an intergenerational team of

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U.S. Department of Education Reclassifies Architecture and Other Professions, Eliminating “Professional Degree” Status

The U.S. Department of Education has announced a significant policy shift that will reclassify architecture, nursing, accounting, social work, occupational therapy, physical therapy, special education, and public health as non-professional degrees effective July 1, 2026. The change fundamentally alters federal student loan eligibility and borrowing limits for students pursuing these graduate-level degrees.​​ Financial Impact on

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South Asia’s Premier Contemporary Art Festival, Kochi-Muziris Biennale Opens Today at Kochi

The sixth edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale officially inaugurates today, transforming the historic port city of Kochi into a 110-day hub of artistic exchange, creative dialogue, and cultural resilience. The sixth edition, titled “For the Time Being,” opened with a flag-hoisting ceremony at Aspinwall House this morning and will see Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan formally inaugurate

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The Impressive Architecture and Collection at the Indian Museum Kolkata

All About Indian Museum Kolkata West Bengal The Indian Museum Kolkata, also known as ‘Jadughar’ is located in Central Kolkata, West Bengal. It was formerly known as the Imperial Museum of Calcutta. The collection makes it the oldest and largest museum in Asia of its kind. It is the ninth oldest museum in the world.

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Gul’s Charbagh: Ritu and Surya Singh of Wolf on Reimagining Tradition Through Scrap and Poetry

With Gul, artists Ritu and Surya Singh, the creative force behind the Jaipur-based studio Wolf, invite us into a reimagined charbagh (four-part garden), guided by the spectral voice of the 18th-century poet Mir Taqi Mir. This immersive exhibition transforms burnt copper wire, discarded X-rays, and scrap metal into a sanctuary that is as much a political statement as

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