Athmaja Biju, Author at Abirpothi

Ukraine Mandates Museum Evacuations from Frontline Zones of War

International Art News / March 13, 2026

Government of Ukraine has approved a sweeping new resolution that makes the evacuation of museum collections from active conflict zones mandatory. It is in a bid to shield millions of cultural objects from intensifying Russian attacks. Resolution and key provisions The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted the new procedure on 17–18 February. How cultural […]

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Reverie, Pause, Rupture: New Show Curated by Gayatri Sinha

Exhibitions / March 12, 2026

Anant Art presents Reverie. Pause. Rupture., a landmark group exhibition curated by noted art critic and curator Gayatri Sinha, running from April 2 to May 25, 2026, at the gallery’s flagship space in Safdarjung Enclave. Featuring artists Aban Raza, Anju Dodiya, B. V. Suresh, Baiju Parthan, Gigi Scaria, Madhu Das, K. M. Madhusudhanan, Prajakta Potnis, Ranbir Kaleka, Riyas Komu,

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Trump and Epstein Cast as Titanic Lovers in Anonymous Guerrilla Sculpture at the Capitol

International Art News / March 11, 2026

A provocative new sculpture appeared overnight on the National Mall, depicting U.S. President Donald Trump tenderly embracing the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a reimagined scene from the 1997 film Titanic. Titled King of the World, the life-sized installation surfaced early Tuesday, March 10, directly in front of the U.S. Capitol. The anonymous

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Kochi Appoints Biennale Co-Founder Bose Krishnamachari as City’s Art, Design and Cultural Curator

News / March 11, 2026

Kochi Municipal Corporation has appointed artist and curator Bose Krishnamachari as the new Art, Design and Cultural Curator of Kochi city, with a formal ceremony, taking place on March 11, 2026 at the Mayor’s Chamber, The civic body announced that Krishnamachari will work closely with the municipality to shape Kochi’s cultural vision, with a mandate

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NGMA Bengaluru Hosts Solo Photography Exhibition by Asha Thadani

Exhibitions / March 11, 2026

“I to Eye: Shades of Humanity,” featuring black-and-white works by photographer Asha Thadani

The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in Bengaluru is currently showcasing the in-house curated photography exhibition “I to Eye: Shades of Humanity,” featuring black-and-white works by photographer Asha Thadani and curated by Amrutha R. Presented under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, the show highlights the evocative power of monochromatic storytelling to capture

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Artist Jitish Kallat Becomes the President of the Kochi–Muziris Biennale

Kochi Muziris Biennale / March 11, 2026

The Kochi Biennale Foundation has announced that acclaimed contemporary artist and curator Jitish Kallat will assume the role of President of the Kochi–Muziris Biennale to chair the selection of the curator for its next edition. The announcement was made by Dr. Venu V., Chairperson of the Foundation, marking a significant moment in the Biennale’s leadership transition. Kallat, who lives and

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Kala Setu Exhibition: A Bridge of Art Across States

Exhibitions / March 10, 2026

Mukesh Bijole Ujjain Untitled Acrylic on canvas

A travelling exhibition that unfolds like a story, Kala Setu by Gallery Fankaar, Ujjain, brings together the artistic sensibilities of Telangana and Madhya Pradesh into one evolving showcase. The show opened at Kalidas Akademi from January 31 to February 4, before travelling to Indore’s Devlalikar Kalavithika (February 13–15) and finally is on its way to Hyderabad’s Chitramayee

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Bidri Artisans Sue Lenskart Over GI Misuse

craft & Handmade, Culture & Heritage, News / March 9, 2026

Bidri Artisans Use Lenskart Over GI Misuse

Delhi High Court will soon hear a landmark case filed by five Bidri artisans from Bidar against eyewear retailer Lenskart for allegedly infringing the Geographical Indication (GI) tag “Bidriware”. Creative Dignity’s Craft IP Cell is supporting the suit, spotlighting it as a critical stand against corporate exploitation of traditional crafts. Petitioners and court filing The

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Design in India: Story of the Civilization Itself

Design / March 6, 2026

Design's Journey Through Indian Civilization

Ancient Foundations: Urban Planning and Craftsmanship Design in India has evolved through a long, layered history where craft, technology, and ideology constantly intersect. From ancient urban planning to contemporary digital interfaces, Indian design has negotiated between tradition and modernity, utility and symbolism, local forms and global influences. The earliest evidence of design consciousness in India

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Naeem Mohaiemen Turns Bangladesh’s Political Voids into Art at Kochi Biennale

Kochi Muziris Biennale / March 6, 2026

Naeem Mohaiemen revisits Zahir Raihan’s disappearance at Kochi Biennale

At the latest edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, acclaimed artist-filmmaker Naeem Mohaiemen confronts the fragility of historical memory. Through A Missing Can of Film (2025) — a moving-image installation that transforms absence into its central protagonist. The work revisits the mystery surrounding the disappearance of legendary Bangladeshi filmmaker and novelist Zahir Raihan. Who had vanished soon after the 1971 Liberation

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Athmaja Biju