Abirpothi

Menu

India’s only daily newspaper for Art, Architecture, and Design.

Maurizio Cattelan’s Gold Toilet Sells for $12.1 Million at Sotheby’s

art market /

Maurizio Cattelan’s 18-karat gold toilet sculpture, America (2016), sold for $12.1 million at Sotheby’s in New York on Wednesday night, setting a new benchmark for the Italian conceptual artist’s market. The fully functioning artwork, weighing 220 pounds, was among the most anticipated lots of the contemporary art evening sale. The sale price includes buyer’s premium, with bidding […]

Maurizio Cattelan’s Gold Toilet Sells for $12.1 Million at Sotheby’s Read More »

The Exhibition Capturing Seven Sisters Creation Story in Australian Aboriginal Art Set to Open in New Delhi

Exhibitions /

The acclaimed Australian First Nations exhibition Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters will open at the Humayun’s Tomb World Heritage Site Museum in New Delhi on 22 November 2025. Organized by the National Museum of Australia in partnership with the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA), the exhibition marks the first major Australian cultural showcase to tour India.

The Exhibition Capturing Seven Sisters Creation Story in Australian Aboriginal Art Set to Open in New Delhi Read More »

Material Innovation and Sustainable Craft: Exploring the Convergence of Architecture and Sculpture with Studio UF+O

D-Talks, D-Talks, Design, Interview /

Studio Urban Form and Objects (Studio UF+O) is a progressive architecture and object design studio established by partners Prachi Parekh Vora and Vineet J. Vora. Renowned for its unique intersection of architecture (urban form) and sculpture (art), Studio UF+O is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of material research, sustainable practices, and innovative fabrication, deploying a

Material Innovation and Sustainable Craft: Exploring the Convergence of Architecture and Sculpture with Studio UF+O Read More »

Evolution of the Green Roofs in Modern Architecture: A Global Perspective

Architecture /

Green roofs were once constructed as earthen mounds or cave-like buildings covered in vegetation. They were used for agriculture, residential use, and ritualistic purposes. These primitive green roofs provide summer cooling, winter insulation, and shelter from the weather. But their lack of wildlife deterrents and waterproofing made them unsuitable for modern conveniences. Since then, green

Evolution of the Green Roofs in Modern Architecture: A Global Perspective Read More »

7 Books on MF Husain to Check Out

Do You Know? /

Here are some notable books written about or related to M.F. Husain M.F. Husain, as an icon, loomed large in Indian modernism, feted for his style so quintessentially signature and unprecedentedly influential in the international art scene. On through his coloured yet evocative works of challenge and transcendence, the art world continues its inspiration-the academic,

7 Books on MF Husain to Check Out Read More »

Indira Gandhi: A Stateswoman Shaped by Art and Culture

Do You Know? /

Indira Gandhi: A Stateswoman Shaped by Art and CultureCelebrating Her Legacy on Her Birth Anniversary Indira Gandhi was not only one of India’s most influential political leaders—she was also a woman deeply rooted in the world of art, culture, and aesthetics. Born into a family that upheld intellectual and cultural values, she grew up amid

Indira Gandhi: A Stateswoman Shaped by Art and Culture Read More »

Ashok Vajpeyi Addresses The True Inheritance of Nilima Sheikh

Artist Profile, Columns, On This Day /

Ashok Vajpeyi in conversation with Piyush Daiya Editor’s Note On Nilima Sheikh’s birth day, let’s look at Ashok Vajpey’s impression of her Art. Poet and cultural cognoscenti Ashok Vajpeyi is turning 85 this 16th and is documenting his memoirs with writer Piyush Daiya. As part of the memory project, we are publishing his detailed impressions

Ashok Vajpeyi Addresses The True Inheritance of Nilima Sheikh Read More »

Masnavi: Global Artists Reimagine Folklore Through Miniature Art at New Delhi Show

Exhibitions /

Ojas Art, New Delhi is set to host “Masnavi: Lores Across Lands,” a major group exhibition curated by Khushboo Jain, opening on November 23, 2025, and running until January 11, 2026. The show features nearly 60 works by artists from across the Indian subcontinent, Turkey, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and the UK, each examining how

Masnavi: Global Artists Reimagine Folklore Through Miniature Art at New Delhi Show Read More »

Museum of Goa Marks 10 Years with Landmark ‘Festivals of Goa’ Exhibition

Exhibitions /

The Museum of Goa (MOG) marks its tenth anniversary with Festivals of Goa, a large-scale exhibition celebrating the state’s diverse cultural and artistic landscape. Featuring more than 100 artists and over a hundred artworks, the exhibition runs at MOG, Pilerne, from November 9 to January 18, 2026. Curated under a unified theme, Festivals of Goa explores the state’s

Museum of Goa Marks 10 Years with Landmark ‘Festivals of Goa’ Exhibition Read More »

Design ni Dukaan’s ‘Roop Aroop’ Reimagines Indian Craft Through Contemporary Form

Design /

Ahmedabad-based design studio Design ni Dukaan, led by architect Veeram Shah, has unveiled its latest collection Roop Aroop, which reinterprets traditional Indian craft as functional, modern design. The collection transforms handcrafted textiles and weaving traditions into objects of daily use, ranging from seating and storage systems to partitions and tables, while retaining their artisanal essence. Rooted in the philosophy of “Roop” (form) and “Aroop” (essence), the collection draws inspiration from the verses of Sant Kabir, envisioning craft as a living, evolving practice. “Our aim was

Design ni Dukaan’s ‘Roop Aroop’ Reimagines Indian Craft Through Contemporary Form Read More »

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Ad