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AlUla Unveils Name and Vision for New Contemporary Art Museum in Saudi Arabia

International Art News /

In a landmark announcement for the global art world, Arts AlUla has officially revealed the name and vision of the AlUla Contemporary Art Museum, a major new institution set to become a cultural cornerstone in northwestern Saudi Arabia. The museum, which will feature original works ranging from Pablo Picasso to Etel Adnan, underscores AlUla’s growing reputation as a hub for international […]

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Moved by the Plight of Punch the Monkey? 18 Artworks That Capture Loneliness

Featured /

Punch the Monkey, a baby macaque at Japan’s Ichikawa City Zoo, went viral after his mother abandoned him. Viewers connected deeply with clips of the lonely primate clutching a stuffed orangutan toy for comfort, seeing their own isolation reflected in his quiet distress. This digital phenomenon echoes a timeless theme in visual art, where artists

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Between Earth and Ephemera, and the Art of Skarma Sonam Tashi

Artist Profile /

As India’s representative at the 60th Venice Biennale in 2026, Skarma Sonam Tashi is carrying an artistic career advancing at an incredible pace, as well as the spirit of an entire high-altitude culture in Ladakh. Tashi, a sculptor whose materials, philosophy, and form speak forcefully to the ecological and cultural crises of our time, was

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Art de Vivre à la Française Shines at India Design ID 2026

India Design ID 2026 /

India Design ID 2026, underway at NSIC Grounds in Okhla, New Delhi from February 19-22, features the second edition of Art de Vivre à la Française as a highlight, partnering with Business France and the Embassy of France in India. This showcase celebrates France as the Partner Country amid the India-France Year of Innovation 2026,

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Art Ichol Presents MAI Festival 2026 in Maihar

Art Festivals /

The quiet town of Maihar has come alive this weekend as the second edition of the MAI Festival (Maihar Art Ichol Festival) unfolds at Art Ichol, bringing together artists, musicians, filmmakers, and thinkers for three days of cross-disciplinary exchange. Conceived as an intimate gathering rather than a spectacle, the festival , running from 20 to 22 February  celebrates the

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French Artist Shivay La Multiple Reimagines Nature’s “Invasive” Beauty at Kochi Biennale

Kochi Muziris Biennale /

French artist Shivay La Multiple, currently a Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF) Residency artist, has turned the much-maligned water hyacinth into a symbol of resilience and protection in her latest exhibition at Devassy Jose and Sons, Bazaar Road, Mattancherry. Long dismissed as an invasive threat to waterways, the water hyacinth here becomes almost divine—a guardian of waterscapes rather than their conqueror. Native

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Weaving Spaces, Shaping Stories: Craft-Led Design Unites Six Studios at India Design ID 2026

India Design ID 2026 /

A subtle but significant trend is emerging in Indian architecture, where fabrics, surfaces, and handcrafted materials are becoming vital architectural components rather than ornamental afterthoughts. Studios that approach fabric, fibre, and craft as storytelling mediums rather than just materials are driving this change. This idea is embodied by six exceptional brands at India Design ID

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Mamallapuram, Chennai Poised to Host Tamil Biennale in January 2027

News /

Tamil Nadu authorities are planning the state’s first ‘Tamil Biennale’ for January 2027, with Chennai and the UNESCO heritage site of Mamallapuram as likely venues. The event aims to position Tamil Nadu as a global hub for art and cultural tourism.​ Announcement Background Chief Minister MK Stalin first revealed the biennale at the Tamil Nadu

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Macron in Delhi: Charpai, Couture and Comics Herald Indo-French Cultural Bridges

Culture & Heritage /

French President H.E. Mr Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the French Institute in India (IFI) on 18 February 2026 marked a significant deepening of Indo-French cultural ties, with a spotlight on artists, writers, designers and craftspeople as “new cultural passeurs” between the two countries. Event overview and The Brij announcement Held in New Delhi as part

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