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Athmaja Biju

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

India Returns to Venice Biennale in 2026 with Tribal Art Focus

After a six-year absence, India is set to participate in the 2026 Venice Biennale with a national pavilion dedicated to tribal and Indigenous artistic traditions. The announcement was made on by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, India’s Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, during a national conference on tribal arts held at the India Habitat Centre in […]

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Kochi-Muziris Biennale Set for Grandest Edition Yet, Spanning 28 Venues Across the City

The Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB) is set to launch its most expansive edition yet, transforming the port city into a sprawling canvas of contemporary art beginning December 12, 2025. For its sixth edition, Asia’s largest contemporary art festival will expand across 28 venues—a significant increase from previous years—incorporating a diverse architectural mix ranging from colonial-era heritage

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UDC Homes Launches ‘The Garden Remembers’ Wallpaper Collection Inspired by Nature’s Cycles

UDC Homes has unveiled its latest wallpaper collection, The Garden Remembers, marking the brand’s first venture into bespoke veneer wallpapers. The new line draws inspiration from the natural grains, textures, and time‑worn markings found in the bark of trees, translating them into intricate wall coverings that merge craft and couture. Founder Neha Jain describes the collection

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Gunjan Chawla Kumar’s ‘Sifr’ to Open in New Delhi, This December

Exhibit 320 will present Sifr, a solo exhibition by artist, scholar, and educator Gunjan Chawla Kumar, from December 11, 2025, to January 15, 2026, at its newly expanded gallery space in Lado Sarai, New Delhi. The exhibition text and programming are developed by curator and writer Anushka Rajendran. A preview is scheduled for December 10, from

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Laxman Aelay’s “Silent Conversations” Show Marks a Major Shift in Artist’s Practice

Artisera will present “Silent Conversations,” a landmark solo exhibition by acclaimed artist Laxman Aelay, running from November 29, 2025, to January 10, 2026, at its Indiranagar gallery in Bangalore. The exhibition marks a significant departure from Aelay’s established body of work. Known for vibrant figurative paintings rooted in the indigenous visual culture of rural Telangana,

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CII Design Summit Speakers: Building the Future of Indian Design

The 25th CII Global Design Summit and Exposition 2025, held in Bengaluru on 26-27 November, brings together an extraordinary assembly of design leaders who have fundamentally shaped how India approaches design, engineering, and innovation.  The summit brings together educators, researchers, and entrepreneurs who are collectively reshaping design education and practice in India, emphasising sustainability, technology

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Design Mumbai 2025: All You Need to Know Before Your Visit!

Design Mumbai, India’s most anticipated contemporary design event, returns for its second edition from 26-29 November 2025 at Jio World Garden in the heart of Mumbai. The four-day B2B trade event with selected VIP consumer access promises to be a landmark celebration of contemporary design, uniting international visionaries with India’s most exciting talent.​ The Show

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DAG Set to Unveil Largest-Ever Company Paintings Exhibition at Aguad Port, Goa

DAG, India’s leading art company, in partnership with the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, will open the country’s most comprehensive exhibition of Company Paintings at the Aguad Port & Jail Complex from 1 December 2025 to 14 January 2026. Titled “A Treasury of Life: Indian Company Paintings, c. 1790 to 1835,” this landmark show

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CII Design Summit Speakers: Transforming Industries Through Strategic Design Leadership

The 25th CII Global Design Summit and Exposition 2025, held in Bengaluru on 26-27 November, brings together an extraordinary assembly of design leaders who have fundamentally shaped how India approaches design, engineering, and innovation. The summit showcases how design leadership within major corporations is redefining products, experiences, and business strategies across automotive, luxury goods, aviation, and

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Design Mumbai Founders: The Trio Behind India’s Premier Design Event

Design Mumbai is headed by a trio of show production and design specialists whose combined experience of over 60 years positions the event as a key player in the international design calendar. Organised by Montgomery Group, the UK’s longest-running independent events organiser, Design Mumbai joins a portfolio of over 50 events across 15 countries.​ Ian

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