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Bose Krishnamachari Steps Down as President of Kochi-Muziris Biennale

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Bose Krishnamachari, artist and co-founder of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, has resigned from his positions as President of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale and Member of the Board of Trustees of the Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF), the foundation announced on Wednesday. The 63-year-old painter cited “pressing family reasons” for his decision to step down from both roles. The […]

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South Africa Cancels Gaza-Themed Performance for 2026 Venice Biennale Pavilion

International Art News /

South Africa’s Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has withdrawn a performance mourning victims of Israel’s actions in Gaza from the country’s 2026 Venice Biennale pavilion. The decision prioritizes showcasing South African narratives over global conflicts, according to an official statement. In remarks to Hyperallergic, a department spokesperson explained that the pavilion “should not be

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‘Melodious, Pure and True’: ICAC’s ode to hope at Bikaner House

Exhibitions /

The International Creative Art Centre (ICAC), founded by Mumbai–Ahmedabad based industrialist, entrepreneur and collector Ravindra Mardia, is presenting a major group exhibition titled “Melodious, Pure and True” at the LTC Gallery, Bikaner House, New Delhi, on view from 9–13 January 2026, 11 am–7 pm. Featuring 35+ artists across generations, the show is curated by well-known art historian and curator Johny ML and centres

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Nityan Unnikrishnan: Hymns for the Drowning and Other Tales

Kochi Muziris Biennale /

When observing Nityan Unnikrishnan’s artworks displayed at Kochi Muziris Biennale, Deleuze’s phrase ‘To be fully a part of the crowd and at the same time completely outside it, removed from it’ comes to mind. What Deleuze means is not to avoid or withdraw from the crowd, but rather, philosophically, to respond to it. It calls

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The Art of India 2026: Adventures in the Magical Landscapes

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Standard Chartered and Times of India have unveiled the fifth edition of The Art of India 2026 , curated by Dr.Alka Pande, at the Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre. Now running through January 18, the nine-day Delhi showcase celebrates India’s pluralistic artistic spirit through nearly 300 artworks spanning modern masters, folk and tribal traditions, and contemporary

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Smitha M Babu’s Pakkalam: Reflections of Land in the Water

Kochi Muziris Biennale /

The paintings from Smita M. Babu’s series ‘Pakalam’, exhibited at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, traverse the geographical peculiarities of the Ashtamudi Lake shore in Kollam, a region with numerous unique characteristics. Smita’s works, which hint at various aspects related to the coir industry, including occupations, history, and traditions, stand as a testament to how an artist

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Legacies of Light, Maps of Absence: Showcasing the Dutch Influence on Indian Art and Culture

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The international exhibition Inheritances of Light, Geographies of Loss, curated by Myna Mukherjee of Engendered, brings the Dutch influence on Indian art and culture into focus, at Travancore Palace, New Delhi  Indian painting, prior to its exposure to global influences via trade, believed in universal light, or what the Italians called ‘sfumato’ a soft, common

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The Uncanniness of an Artist, Interrupted : Artist Santosh Morajkar (1973–2026)

Obituary /

There are lives that move gently, and then there are lives that arrive like weather, sudden, forceful, unforgettable. Santosh Morajkar belonged unmistakably to the latter. Beyond doubt one of the most important artists of post-Liberation Goa, he lived and worked as though restraint were an unnecessary courtesy. Bold, unabashedly honest, and gloriously uninhibited, Santosh was

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US Withdraws from 66 International Organizations, Including Arts and Culture Bodies

International Art News /

President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Wednesday its withdrawal from 66 international groups, conventions, and treaties, encompassing 31 United Nations-affiliated entities. This action targets organizations deemed contrary to U.S. interests, with several linked to arts, culture, historic preservation, and freedom of expression.​ Key Details of Withdrawal The Presidential Memorandum directs executive departments to cease participation

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Jodhaiya Bai Baiga: Bloom at Dusk Exhibition Set to Open in New Delhi

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Ojas Art in New Delhi presents Bloom at Dusk, a solo retrospective exhibition of works by Jodhaiya Bai Baiga (1937–2024), a contemporary indigenous artist from the Baiga community. Curated by Minhazz Majumdar, the show opens on January 23, 2026, and runs through March 11, 2026. It is closed on Mondays. The exhibition features more than 50

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