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9th First Take : 10 Exceptional Winners, and a Legendary Celebration of Contemporary Art of India

Abir India’s highly anticipated annual art festival, First Take, was inaugurated todat at the esteemed L&P Hutheesing Visual Art Centre in Ahmedabad. The event witnessed the presence of distinguished Chief Guest, Architect Hiren Patel. First Take, a flagship initiative by Abir India, holds a pivotal role in providing a prominent platform for emerging artists to […]

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Why Does K. G. Subramanyan Remain a Timeless Figure in Indian Art?

In the diverse and dynamic world of Indian art, few personalities resonate with the same reverberation as K. G. Subramanyan, affectionately known as ‘Mani Da.’ Mani Da, celebrated for his artistic versatility and innovative approach, continues to be an enduring figure whose contributions have left an indomitable mark on modern Indian art. Akhilesh, a perceptive

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The Woman Who Wasn’t Allowed to Draw

Mary Cassatt. The Mandolin Player (1872). Courtesy - ArtsDot

Who was Artist Mary Cassatt? Mary Cassatt, the groundbreaking American artist and printmaker, carved a distinct space for herself in the male-dominated world of Impressionism. Despite societal constraints and family disapproval, she pursued her passion for painting, redefining the way women and motherhood were portrayed in art. This article delves into Mary Cassatt’s extraordinary journey,

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Who is Architect Hiren Patel, First Take 2025 Ceremony’s Chief Guest?

Architect Hiren Patel

Hiren Patel, a noted Ahmedabad-based architect is known for his radical approach to blending the natural world with the built environment to create spaces that awaken, recharge and connect, extending beyond the ordinary with his work. He is the chief guest at 𝟵𝗧𝗛 𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 of Abir India’s First Take 2025 – an exhibition of artworks

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New Show at Exhibit 320 Explores Exile, Migration, and Memory

Exhibit 320 in New Delhi has unveiled a powerful new exhibition, Where the Dust Settles, curated by Prayag Chakradhar, which runs from Saturday, 27th September to Sunday, 26th October 2025 at the gallery’s recently expanded Lado Sarai space. Featuring works by Richa Arya, Wahida Ahmed, B. Pradhan, and Mohd. Musa, the exhibition examines exile, displacement, and the enduring politics

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“The Triumph of Kachchh” Set to Open at Method Delhi

Delhi is set to host The Triumph of Kachchh, a new exhibition curated by Satish Reddy, opening on October 4, at Method Delhi, Defence Colony. Entrepreneur, patron, and curator Srila Chatterjee is presenting the show, with business leader Priya Paul inaugurating the evening. Known for her vision in integrating culture and tradition seamlessly into contemporary spaces, Paul will share her insights at

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Shrimanti Saha Explores Worlds of Memory and Myth in New Delhi Solo Exhibition

Vadehra Art Gallery is set to open Baroda-based artist Shrimanti Saha’s much-anticipated second solo exhibition, Among Things That Grow and Return, from October 4 to November 1, 2025, at its Defence Colony space. Following her acclaimed 2023 debut at the gallery, Saha returns with a substantial body of oil paintings that explore storytelling, memory, and speculative

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Thukral and Tagra’s Games People Play 02 Set to Open at Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi

The renowned artist duo Thukral and Tagra return to Delhi with Games People Play 02, an innovative exhibition running from October 6-16, 2025, at Lalit Kala Akademi. This marks a significant milestone as the first major exhibition in the capital presented by Chennai-based gallery Ashvita’s, affirming their commitment to engaging with audiences on a national platform.

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World’s First Museum Dedicated to M. F. Husain Set to Open in Doha

Qatar Foundation is set to inaugurate the Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum on November 28, 2025, marking a historic milestone as the world’s first institution entirely dedicated to the legendary Indian modernist artist Maqbool Fida Husain. The 3,000-square-meter museum will be located in Education City, Doha, and represents a groundbreaking tribute to one of the

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