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Beyond the Algorithm: AI, Design, and the Enduring Value of  Craft 

craft & Handmade, Visual Culture & Ai /

Vishal Bhand Ph.D.  The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed the landscape of design,  from generative visuals and predictive trend analysis to automated prototyping and mass  customization. As algorithms become increasingly capable of simulating creativity, an inevitable  question arises: What happens to human-led design, craft practices, and traditional knowledge  systems in the age […]

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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

Exhibitions /

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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10 Reasons Why Every Indian artist should have an Online Presence?

Room For More Art /

Introduction One of those is the internet; which have become a much-needed resource for artists, enabling them to share their work, reach audiences, and create careers that can sustain them. For Indian artists, an online presence is not an option; it’s a necessity to survive, and thrive in a competitive art world. Here are 10 reasons why an

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Mumbai’s 14th Gallery Weekend Opens to Four Days of Artistic Reckoning

Exhibitions /

Mumbai’s art galleries are opening their doors this week for the 14th edition of Mumbai Gallery Weekend, transforming the city into a thriving showcase of contemporary practice from January 8 to 11, 2026. The event, now established as the city’s most significant art calendar moment, unites 31 galleries and 4 institutional partners across neighborhoods from

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Grand Egyptian Museum: Befitting Ode to the Greatness of an Ancient Civilization

museums /

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza is a new, large-scale archaeological museum dedicated to the material culture of ancient Egypt, designed as the world’s largest museum focused on a single civilization. Located just outside Cairo near the Pyramids of Giza, it is planned as a flagship cultural and tourism hub, integrating galleries, conservation labs,

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Seven Museums That Are Redefining Indian Art

Do You Know? /

India’s art scene is experiencing a renaissance, and it’s happening in real time. Across the country, world-class museums are opening their doors, each offering a unique gateway into the incredible diversity of Indian creativity. These aren’t stuffy, intimidating spaces, they’re vibrant cultural hubs designed to inspire, educate, and connect us to our heritage and to

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Jean Pigozzi Collection, the World’s Largest Private Assembly of African Art

art market /

The Jean Pigozzi African Art Collection (CAAC) is the world’s largest private holding dedicated to contemporary African art, comprising over 10,000 artworks by nearly 160 artists from 22 sub-Saharan countries. Founded in 1989 by Italian businessman Jean Pigozzi after being inspired by the 1989 “Magiciens de la Terre” exhibition in Paris, the collection has since

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Timeless Advice from Master Artists on Making Art

Do You Know? /

The journey of becoming an artist is an interplay of vision, persistence, and the courage to keep creating, even when the world is not looking or applauding. Across centuries, artists have offered insights shaped by their struggles, triumphs, and inner compulsions. Here, five great masters, Eugène Delacroix, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Vincent van Gogh, and

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Art That Breathes with Nature: The Artists Championing Sustainability

Featured /

Across India’s creative landscape, artists are reimagining expression through an organic lens—turning to recyclable and natural materials as both medium and message. This growing movement reflects a deeper commitment to sustainability, where art not only tells stories but also responds thoughtfully to environmental responsibility.  As residents of Delhi gasp for air, the urgency to address

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