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Mrinal Das is from Guwahati, Assam. He recently completed his BFA in Painting from the Government College of Art and Crafts, Guwahati, Assam. He is currently based in Delhi, where he is pursuing an M.A. in Visual Art at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University. Though he now lives in Delhi, his artistic practice remains deeply […]
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One of England’s most distinctive painters, was born on this day in 1734 in Derby’s Irongate district. Wright would go on to earn recognition as “the first professional painter to express the spirit of the Industrial Revolution”. Born into a family of lawyers—his father John was Derby’s town clerk—Wright chose an artistic path instead. At
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The Master Jury for the 16th Aga Khan Award for Architecture (2023–2025) has selected seven winning projects that will share a $1 million prize—one of architecture’s most prestigious honors. The winners were chosen after comprehensive site visits to projects that made the shortlist in June. The winning projects span seven countries: Iran (two projects), Bangladesh,
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Alok Bal received his Fine Arts education at the Faculty of Fine Arts, M.S. University in Baroda. Early in his artistic journey, Bal drew inspiration from British Pop Art and its American equivalents, though he has since developed a distinctive personal style. Bal’s artwork explores humanity’s compulsive need to control and reshape the natural world—exemplified
Layered Meanings: Alok Bal on Creating Art That Invites Deeper Looking Read More »
Everything to Know About Mediterranean Revival Style Architecture The 19th century saw the introduction of Mediterranean Revival architecture in the Northern American states. It has multiple features borrowed from Moorish architecture, Venetian Gothic architecture, Beaux-Arts, Italian Renaissance, French Colonial, Spanish Renaissance, and Spanish Colonial architecture. It was the newest fashion in the 1920s and 1930s,
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Smriti Malhotra Surrealist photography is a fascinating genre that emerged in the early 20th century as an extension of the Surrealist movement, which sought to explore the realm of the subconscious and challenge conventional notions of reality. It is characterised by the use of dreamlike, imaginative, and often absurd or juxtaposed elements to create visually
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Italian artist Roberto Rup Paolini unveils a transformative solo exhibition, “JYOT,” at 079|STORIES Ahmedabad, igniting dialogue on fire as a symbol of both destruction and renewal. A Landmark Collaboration “JYOT,” the first solo exhibition in India by Milan-based artist Roberto Rup Paolini, marks a pivotal moment in cross-cultural exchange between India and Italy. Curated by
Visit Italian Artist’s Solo Show at Ahmedabad: A Bridge of Art Between India and Italy Read More »
The 8th edition of Delhi Contemporary Art Week (DCAW) has opened at Bikaner House, New Delhi, marking the return of one of India’s most significant contemporary art events. Running through September 4, 2025, this year’s edition brings together six prominent women-led galleries in a collaborative celebration of regional artistic excellence. A Platform for Contemporary Voices
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Emami Art Gallery in Kolkata is currently hosting “FN Souza: Drawings and Chemical Alterations,” a comprehensive exhibition spotlighting the late drawings and experimental works of Francis Newton Souza, one of modern India’s most influential artists. The exhibition, open from August 29 to October 18, 2025, presents a rare opportunity to engage with Souza’s works on
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At just 24, Devashi Jain is emerging as a dynamic young voice in the Indian art world. A gallerist at Nature Morte, she leads the gallery’s ambitious new vertical dedicated to International and Indian Modern Art, a move that reflects both her bold curatorial vision and her deep understanding of the global art market. Trained
Beyond Borders: Gallerist Devashi Jain Challenges How We See Modernism Read More »