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Athmaja Biju

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

Serbian Artists Protest Venice Biennale Selection

More than 500 Serbian artists, curators, and cultural workers have signed a petition objecting to the selection of artist Predrag Đaković as Serbia’s representative at the 2026 Venice Biennale. The decision, announced by the Ministry of Culture earlier this month, has sparked widespread criticism within the country’s art community. Curator Lav Mrenović, one of the […]

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Hong Kong Art Collection of 131 Works Donated to Vancouver Gallery

A significant anonymous donation of 131 artworks has been made to the Vancouver Art Gallery (VAG), marking one of the most extensive assemblages of Hong Kong art to enter a major North American institution. The collection, described by the gallery as “transformative,” spans works from the 1960s to the present, capturing the evolution of Hong

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Cecilia Vicuña Wins Inaugural Art Basel Awards Icon Artist Gold Medal

Chilean artist, poet, and activist Cecilia Vicuña has received the inaugural Art Basel Awards Icon Artist Gold Medal, the highest artist distinction in the fair’s new awards platform launched during Art Basel Miami Beach 2025. She is part of the first cohort of “Gold Awardees,” recognized in the Icon Artist category for a decades-long practice

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Nnena Kalu’s Turner Prize Win Marks Historic Shift for Neurodiverse Artists

Sculptor and drawing-based artist Nnena Kalu has won the 2025 Turner Prize, becoming the first artist with a learning disability to receive the United Kingdom’s most prominent contemporary art award. The Glasgow-born, London-based artist was recognised for an installation of vividly coloured sculptures and drawings that judges described as “bold and compelling” in both material

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The Architectural practice of Charles Correa and Indian Modernism

Charles Correa (1930–2015), one of the most important and celebrated architects of India, practiced architecture and urban planning for over five decades. Born in Secunderabad, he studied at the University of Michigan and MIT, blending Modernist principles with local climates, materials, and social needs. His work addressed India’s post-independence challenges, prioritizing affordable housing, energy efficiency,

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Kolkata’s AMI Arts Festival Nears Its Grand Finale and Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Miss It

Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC) has presented the sixth edition of the AMI Arts Festival, its annual multidisciplinary celebration of art and culture, running from November 21 to December 21, 2025. Launched in 2020, the festival marks KCC’s anniversary and continues to serve as a platform for diverse artistic expressions across visual arts, performance, design, and community

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Dotwalk Ajitara Art Residency to Host Open Studios for Winter Solace 2025

Dotwalk Ajitara Art Residency will open its studios to the public from 12 to 14 December 2025, marking the culmination of the fourth edition of its two-month Winter Solace residency programme. The open studio hours will run from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, with a curatorial walkthrough led by Sibdas Sengupta, Curatorial and Programme Manager at Dotwalk Ajitara, scheduled on 12 December at

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Pantone Selects Soft White “Cloud Dancer” as Color of the Year 2026

Pantone has announced “Cloud Dancer,” a soft white shade, as its Color of the Year for 2026. This subtle and serene hue reflects a growing cultural shift towards simplicity, calmness, and clarity. The choice emphasizes minimalism and the desire for renewed balance amid ongoing global uncertainties. “Cloud Dancer” is described by Pantone as a versatile

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Memorium: Frank Gehry, Architect of Boundless Imagination and Iconic Design

Frank Gehry, who died in December 2025 at the age of 96, was one of the most influential and recognizable architects of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. His work reshaped skylines and civic identities around the world, making him a cultural figure whose name was known well beyond the field of architecture.​ Born

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India’s Artists, Curators and Collectors in Art Review’s Power 100

India is prominently represented in ArtReview’s Power 100 for 2025, highlighting individuals who have shaped South Asian and global art landscapes through collecting, curating, and institution-building . Kiran Nadar, Natasha Ginwala, Bose Krishnamachari, Prateek & Priyanka Raja, and the Raqs Media Collective embody the country’s growing influence and ongoing commitment to contemporary art. Kiran Nadar:

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