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Balasinaurus: Unveiling the Vibrant Indo-Deco Heritage of Balasinor at NCPA Mumbai

Exhibitions /

The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), in collaboration with Street°Type°Archive, is currently hosting “Balasinaurus,” a photographic exhibition by Aashim Tyagi, at the Dilip Piramal Art Gallery in Mumbai. The exhibition opened on November 8, 2025, and will run through November 30, 2025, with gallery hours set from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. “Balasinaurus” […]

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An international slice of Transformation: Art of Vinita Dasgupta

Artist Profile /

The Florence Biennale featured Indian artist Vinita Dasgupta’s work Metamorphosis that dwells on the man-nature dichotomy, for the overarching theme of Light and Darkness.   The relationship between the woman and the tree as nurturers and protectors has perhaps not been emphasized enough in our urban settings. Delhi-based Bengali artist, Vinita Dasgupta brings the focus

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Klimt’s Portrait and Kahlo’s Self-Portrait Rewrite Auction History by Setting Multi- Million Records

art market, Auction /

New York witnessed unprecedented auction milestones this week as Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer and Frida Kahlo’s self-portrait El sueño (La cama) shattered long-standing records, signaling a robust recovery in the contemporary art market. Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer commanded an astonishing $236.4 million (approximately Rs 2,095 crore) at Sotheby’s in New York

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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