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Athmaja Biju

Athmaja Biju is the Editor at Abir Pothi. She is a Translator and Writer working on Visual Culture.

Tai Shani Withdraws Phaidon Monograph Over Leon Black Allegations in Epstein Files

International Art News /

British artist and 2019 Turner Prize winner Tai Shani has withdrawn her forthcoming monograph from Phaidon Press, citing graphic sexual assault accusations against the publisher’s owner, Leon Black, detailed in recently released Jeffrey Epstein files.​ Shani announced the decision in an Instagram statement on February 17, 2026, referencing “numerous horrific allegations” from Department of Justice […]

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Bengaluru Gallery Showcases Eastern Indian Masters and Moderns in New Exhibition

Exhibitions /

Bengaluru’s Gallery G is currently hosting The Masters & The Modern: East Edition, a major exhibition spotlighting artists from Eastern India, including Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand. Curated by Kolkata-based art historian and curator Kallol Bose, the show runs till March 31, 2026, at Gallery G, Maini Sadan, Lavelle Road. Bringing together over three generations of

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‘Lenscape Kerala’ Concludes Mumbai Showcase Celebrating the State’s Vibrant Spirit

Exhibitions /

Kerala Tourism’s landmark all-India photo exhibition ‘Lenscape Kerala’ concluded its Mumbai chapter at Jehangir Art Gallery after a vibrant week-long run that drew art lovers, photographers, and travellers alike. Inaugurated by noted filmmaker and photographer Sooni Taraporevala, the exhibition featured 75 captivating frames by 10 leading travel and media photographers, offering visual narratives of Kerala’s enchanting landscapes, heritage, and cultural diversity.

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A Touch of Parisian Reverie: UDC Homes Captures the Poetry of Everyday Walls

Design /

There’s a subtle transformation unfolding in interior design, a movement from stark minimalism to spaces that embrace warmth, narrative, and atmosphere. UDC Homes’ latest wallpaper collection, A Touch of Parisian Reverie, mirrors this evolution through designs that celebrate the gentle artistry of Parisian living. Rather than depicting Paris through its landmarks, the collection channels its moods:

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All you need to know about India Design ID Delhi 2026 edition

India Design ID 2026 /

India Design ID returns to New Delhi from February 19–22, 2026, at the NSIC Grounds, Okhla, for its 14th edition, positioning itself once again as the country’s most definitive design week. In an evolving design landscape, the fair doubles down on its role as a creative vanguard through a strengthened India–France collaboration and a packed

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Kochi muziris Biennale Launches Ghetto Biennale with Spectres of History (2025) by Atis Rezistans

Kochi Muziris Biennale /

The Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF) inaugurated Ghetto Biennale with Spectres of History (2025), a compelling exhibition by Haitian artist collective Atis Rezistans, under its Invitations Programme on February 13 at St Andrews Parish Hall, Fort Kochi. The opening was followed by a high tea, drawing an audience of artists, curators, and art enthusiasts. The exhibition brings to India the

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5 Palestinian Artists You Need to Know

Featured /

The growing global attention on Palestinian art reveals a thriving creative scene that pairs memory with resistance and beauty with resilience. Across generations and mediums, from embroidery to barbed wire,these five artists offer a poignant lens into Palestinian life, culture, and identity. Samar Hussaini: Heritage in Thread and Texture For Samar Hussaini, ancestral memory is

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British Museum Removes ‘Palestine’ from Ancient Middle East Displays After Pressure from Pro-Israeli Lawyers

International Art News /

The British Museum has quietly removed references to “Palestine” from several exhibits on ancient Egypt and the Phoenicians in its Middle East galleries, following concerns raised by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). The changes replace terms like “Palestinian descent” for the Hyksos people with “Canaanite descent” and update maps to use “Canaan” instead, as the

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Henrike Naumann, German Artist Exploring the Politics of Design, Passes Away

Obituary /

German artist Henrike Naumann, widely regarded as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary European art, has passed away. Known for her immersive installations that interrogate the politics of design, domestic interiors, and social ideology, Naumann’s practice bridged historical memory and the aesthetics of everyday life. Her work often dissected how furniture, décor, and consumer

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Love Beyond Words: How Artists Capture the Human & Animal Bond

Featured /

There are many kinds of love worth celebrating this Valentine’s Day. Among the most tender and enduring of them is the love humans share with their pets, a bond that artists through the centuries have immortalized on canvas, paper, and print. From Renaissance portraits to Japanese woodblock prints and modern Indian art, these depictions remind

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