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Indian Galleries at Art Basel Basel 2026

Art Basel Basel 2026 will feature select Indian galleries, continuing the country’s presence at the world’s premier art fair despite a relatively modest representation amid 290 exhibitors from 43 countries. Vadehra Art Gallery and Tarq stand out with dedicated projects in the Feature and Statements sectors, respectively, while Chemould Prescott Road and Experimenter participate in […]

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Art Basel 2026: 290 Galleries, Major Public Commissions Announced

Art Basel has announced the exhibitor list and first program details for its 2026 flagship fair in Basel, confirming 290 galleries from 43 countries and territories and consolidating the Swiss edition’s status as the most expansive snapshot of the global art market. The fair will run from June 18 to 21, 2026 at Messe Basel,

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What Remains: Reimagining Heritage Through Fragments, Memory, and Material

At Dhi Contemporary, the exhibition What Remains: Heritage Between Memory and the Present brings together six artists—Manu N (Manushya), Martand Khosla, Sangam Vankhade, Saruha Kilaru, Sayantan Samanta, and Sewali Deka—in a sculptural encounter that asks viewers to consider how the past survives in the shifting terrain of the present. The show presents heritage as a

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Alwar Balasubramaniam: ‘Tracing the Self’, Body, and Becoming

The creative world of Alwar Balasubramaniam, known as “Bala,” spans decades of exciting practice. His techniques, which began with an intense focus on painting and printmaking, evolved dramatically after 2000, when he turned toward sculpture and immersive installations—an ongoing exploration now culminating in his role as India’s representative at the upcoming Venice Biennale. As we

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KŌRA by Alaiia Gujral: Material as Method at India Design ID 2026

At this year’s India Design ID 2026, artist-designer Alaiia Gujral unveils KŌRA, a process-led installation that moves fluidly between art, furniture, textile, and light. On view from 19–22 February in the Collectible Section (Booth C03), the presentation situates Gujral’s evolving practice at the intersection of material experimentation and spatial experience. Unlike conventional design presentations built around a fixed concept, KŌRA unfolds through an intuitive

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5 Best Things We Look Forward to at India Design ID 2026

India Design ID Delhi 2026, the 14th edition of India’s premier design week, runs from February 19-22 at NSIC Grounds, Okhla, drawing over 125,000 visitors to explore “The Age of Design Syncretism”—blending heritage, modernity, craft, and technology. Held annually in February, India Design ID showcases over 150 Indian and international brands in furniture, lighting, decor,

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Kumagai Minoru’s ‘Earthsongs From Japan’ Set to Debut in India at Bikaner House

LIVNGO Hospitality LLP presents Earthsongs From Japan, the first solo exhibition in India by Japanese artist Kumagai Minoru. Curated by Uma Nair, the show opens on 25 February 2026 at Kalamkaar, Bikaner House, New Delhi, and runs through 1 March 2026. The exhibition displays 50 paintings on paper that explore humanity’s bond with nature through Kumagai’s

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Paresh Maity’s ‘Luminous Terrains’ to Open at Bikaner House on February 28

Art Alive Gallery will present Paresh Maity: Luminous Terrains, a major solo exhibition at the Centre for Contemporary Art, Bikaner House, New Delhi. The show opens with a preview and book launch on Saturday, 28 February 2026, and will remain on view at CCA, Bikaner House, until 10 March 2026. Conceived as a large-scale public exhibition, Luminous

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Access, Archives and a City: The Museum of Art & Photography at Three

MAP’s third birthday on 18 February 2026 marks the consolidation of a museum that has quickly become one of India’s most important experiments in making art public. Opened on 18 February 2023 as South India’s first major private museum, the Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) in Bengaluru now sits at the intersection of collection,

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Tai Shani Withdraws Phaidon Monograph Over Leon Black Allegations in Epstein Files

British artist and 2019 Turner Prize winner Tai Shani has withdrawn her forthcoming monograph from Phaidon Press, citing graphic sexual assault accusations against the publisher’s owner, Leon Black, detailed in recently released Jeffrey Epstein files.​ Shani announced the decision in an Instagram statement on February 17, 2026, referencing “numerous horrific allegations” from Department of Justice

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