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Athmaja Biju

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

Graphic Design Trends Shaping India in 2025

Design /

In 2025, India’s graphic design landscape is a dynamic fusion of rich cultural heritage and modern technological innovation. As brands and creatives respond to an increasingly diverse and digital-savvy audience, graphic design in India reflects both a deep connection to traditional motifs and an embrace of futuristic aesthetics. From vibrant Bollywood-inspired visuals to AI-enhanced creativity […]

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Birla Academy Marks 59th Annual Celebrations with Landmark Exhibition ‘Zameen’

Exhibitions /

Kolkata’s Birla Academy of Art and Culture has announced its 59th Annual Celebrations, scheduled from January 9 to February 8, 2026. Curated by Uma Ray, the month-long program continues the institution’s six-decade tradition of showcasing diverse artistic practices from across India. Since its establishment in 1967, the Academy has served as a vital platform for

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Doug Aitken’s UNDER THE SUN: First India Exhibition at NMACC Mumbai

Exhibitions /

Doug Aitken’s first exhibition in India, titled UNDER THE SUN, opens on December 6, 2025, at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai and runs through February 22, 2026.​ Spanning three floors of the NMACC Art House, the show explores narratives of past, present, and future, each on a dedicated level, guiding visitors through

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Anish Kapoor and Krishen Khanna Lead the Hurun India Art List 2025

art market /

The Hurun India Art List 2025 names Anish Kapoor as India’s most valuable living artist by auction turnover, followed by Krishen Khanna and Sakti Burman, underlining the continuing strength of Indian modern and contemporary art in global and domestic markets. The list’s top ten artists together signal a market that rewards both long-established modernists and

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India’s New Seismic Map Puts Himalayas at Extreme Risk: Five Global Buildings That are Earthquake-Proof

Design /

India has released a revised seismic zonation map under the Earthquake Design Code 2025, placing the entire Himalayan arc from Jammu and Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh under a newly created highest-risk Zone VI for the first time. This landmark shift means that approximately 61% of the country now falls within moderate to high hazard zones, with three-quarters of

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Marlene Dumas Becomes First Contemporary Woman Artist to Enter Louvre’s Permanent Collection

News /

In a historic move for the world’s most visited museum, Marlene Dumas has become the first contemporary female artist to have her work inducted into the permanent collection of the Louvre. The museum officially unveiled the acquisition, a site-specific installation titled Liaisons, in November 2025. The installation consists of nine paintings created specifically for the Porte

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Indian Interior Marks Fourth Leg of La Biennale di Venezia’s Special Project Celebrating Marco Polo

Exhibitions /

La Biennale di Venezia continues its ambitious Special Project “The Wind Makes the Sky. La Biennale di Venezia in the footsteps of Marco Polo,” curated by Luigia Lonardelli, with the fourth leg titled Indian Interior at Bikaner House, New Delhi. Running from December 2 to 28, 2025, in collaboration with the Kiran Nadar Museum of

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Long-Lost Rubens Crucifixion Painting Fetches $2.7 Million at Versailles Auction

art market /

A painting by Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens, missing for over 400 years, sold for 2.3 million euros ($2.7 million) at Osenat auction house in Versailles, France, on November 30, 2025.​ The artwork, depicting the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, surfaced in a private townhouse in Paris. Auctioneer Jean-Pierre Osenat spotted it during a property visit

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Voyage of the Soul: Remya Brijesh’s Solo Exhibition at Bikaner House

Exhibitions /

Remya Brijesh, an artist and educator based in Gurugram, presents her solo exhibition Voyage of the Soul at Kalamkaar Gallery in Bikaner House, New Delhi. Curated by Georgina Maddox, the show runs from November 27 to December 3, 2025, daily from 11am to 7pm. The exhibition features a selection of Brijesh’s conceptually mature works, drawn from nearly

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Miami Art Week 2025: A Celebration of Global Contemporary Art

Art Fair, art market /

Miami Art Week transforms into the world’s most vibrant art hub from December 1–7, 2025, with a constellation of fairs, exhibitions, and cultural programming that redefine the global contemporary art calendar. At its epicenter is Art Basel Miami Beach, the anchor fair celebrating its 23rd anniversary, presenting over 250 galleries from 35 countries showcasing works

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