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Pio Abad at Venice Biennale 2026: The Politics of Objects and Memory

Venice Biennale 2026 /

The Filipino-born, London-based artist Pio Abad, whose artistic practice explores personal-political differences and the absence of a clear distinction between them, will be present at the Venice Biennale 2026. His work includes personal narratives from Philippine political history and the problematic cultural legacy of the Marcos dictatorship. Recent attempts to rehabilitate this legacy through art […]

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Fellow Yellow Shapes Design Rooted in Stillness and Human Experience 

D-Talks, D-Talks, Interview /

Fellow Yellow Design Studio is a young and thoughtful design practice led by Geethu Gangadharan and Sreyas Vidhu S. The studio believes that good design is not just about how a space looks, but how it feels and how people connect with it. With a background in architecture, Geethu brings a strong focus on people

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Embedding Art in Everyday Life: Anu Menda on RMZ Foundation’s Venice Biennale Initiative

Interview, Venice Biennale 2026 /

Anu Menda is the Chair and Managing Trustee of the RMZ Foundation, where she spearheads initiatives at the intersection of art, community resilience, and urban innovation. A visionary leader in the cultural sector, she is dedicated to democratizing art by integrating contemporary creative practices into everyday public and lived spaces. Beyond her work at the

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Farewell to Raghu Rai: The Pioneer Photographer Who Leaves Behind Forever Memories

Obituary, Photo Gallery /
Raghu Rai Portrait

Written by Georgina Maddox “A photograph has picked up a fact of life, and that fact will live forever,” Raghu Rai once said. Rai (1942–2026) passed away on the 26th of April 2026, after a stoic two-year battle with cancer. He leaves a mark on the art and culture community, alongside the newsmakers and documentarians

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Circle of Stories: Narrative Loops in Ranbir Kaleka’s Art

Review /
Ranbir Kaleka

Written by Dr. Rahul Dev  Entering Ranbir Kaleka’s exhibition always captivates viewers. Kaleka, a Patiala-born artist based in Delhi, returns to Vadehra Gallery in New Delhi for a solo show after a long break. His video-paintings, shaped by ‘dream-logic,’ avoid clear narratives and blend surrealism with psychological depth. As an immersive video artist, he works

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Architecture as Responsibility: Inside Practice of Feel and Bari Studio 

D-Talks, D-Talks, Interview /

In a practice where design is as much about systems as it is about space, this architect has steadily built a studio that bridges imagination with execution. From an unconventional start—initially aspiring to become a pilot—to discovering architecture through early experimentation with digital tools, the journey reflects a deep-rooted commitment to learning by doing.  Through

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Smitha M. Babu’s Choreography in Green: Islands of Memory

Exhibitions /
Smitha M Babu

The solo exhibition ‘a choreography in green’ by Kerala-based artist Smitha M. Babu at Vadehra Art Gallery is notable both as a continuation of the artist’s ongoing artistic journey and as an attempt to break free from that continuity. ‘Uses atmospheric washes, soft tones and layered storytelling to create dream-like, meditative scenes exploring ideas of

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Bengaluru Exhibition Champions India’s Print Culture

Exhibitions /
Raja Ravi Varma

A major exhibition examining the evolution of India’s print culture through printmaking is currently on view at Gallery G, Bengaluru. Titled “What India Learned to See: From Battala to the Ravi Varma Press and Beyond,” the show has been organised by the Raja Ravi Varma Heritage Foundation and will run until May 31. The exhibition brings together

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Tata Trusts Students’ Biennale 2026 Winners Announced

Biennales, Kochi Muziris Biennale /

Four student-artists have won the Tata Trusts Students’ Biennale International Award 2026 at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, marking a key moment for emerging contemporary art in India. Held in Fort Kochi under the theme ‘Sensing Grounds’, the sixth edition brought together over 200 young artists from more than 175 institutions. The Tata Trusts Students’ Biennale International

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Design Fundamentals: Understanding the Core of Creativity

Design, Famous Designs /
design

Design surrounds us in everything we use and see, from the chair you sit on to the app you scroll through. It is the silent language that shapes how we interact with the world. Fundamentally, design is a thoughtful process of solving problems through form, function, and emotion. It creates connections between aesthetic intention and practical usefulness.

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