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Italian comics artist Elena Mistrello was turned away at Toulouse-Blagnac airport on November 21, 2025, and returned to Milan on the next available flight after French border authorities classified her as a “grave threat to public order” under Schengen security protocols. The expulsion has been linked to Mistrello’s documented antifascist activism, specifically her participation in […]
Walk through Delhi, Mumbai, or Bengaluru today, and you might notice something unsettling: park benches divided by awkward armrests, concrete slopes under highway overpasses, fenced sidewalks, spiked pavements, and strategically placed boulders beneath bridges. Look closer at street dividers, and you’ll find metal studs where people once sat to rest. These aren’t design accidents or
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After a six-year absence, India is set to participate in the 2026 Venice Biennale with a national pavilion dedicated to tribal and Indigenous artistic traditions. The announcement was made on by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, India’s Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, during a national conference on tribal arts held at the India Habitat Centre in
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The Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB) is set to launch its most expansive edition yet, transforming the port city into a sprawling canvas of contemporary art beginning December 12, 2025. For its sixth edition, Asia’s largest contemporary art festival will expand across 28 venues—a significant increase from previous years—incorporating a diverse architectural mix ranging from colonial-era heritage
Kochi-Muziris Biennale Set for Grandest Edition Yet, Spanning 28 Venues Across the City Read More »
UDC Homes has unveiled its latest wallpaper collection, The Garden Remembers, marking the brand’s first venture into bespoke veneer wallpapers. The new line draws inspiration from the natural grains, textures, and time‑worn markings found in the bark of trees, translating them into intricate wall coverings that merge craft and couture. Founder Neha Jain describes the collection
Exhibit 320 will present Sifr, a solo exhibition by artist, scholar, and educator Gunjan Chawla Kumar, from December 11, 2025, to January 15, 2026, at its newly expanded gallery space in Lado Sarai, New Delhi. The exhibition text and programming are developed by curator and writer Anushka Rajendran. A preview is scheduled for December 10, from
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Artisera will present “Silent Conversations,” a landmark solo exhibition by acclaimed artist Laxman Aelay, running from November 29, 2025, to January 10, 2026, at its Indiranagar gallery in Bangalore. The exhibition marks a significant departure from Aelay’s established body of work. Known for vibrant figurative paintings rooted in the indigenous visual culture of rural Telangana,
Laxman Aelay’s “Silent Conversations” Show Marks a Major Shift in Artist’s Practice Read More »
Abir Pothi founder Ruby Jagrut writes “Self-taught artist” is a very interesting term. As the name suggests, it refers to someone who is ready to learn—someone who chooses to paint, draw, or create artwork without any academic exposure to art. As a species, we are naturally intelligent in imitating, absorbing, exploring, and expressing our likes
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Devin Gawarvala, gallerist, collector and founder of Bespoke Galleryproudly presents ‘Resonance of the Soul’, a remarkable line-up of 10 international artists whose works transcend geographies, traditions, and time. The show is on until 18th December 2025, marking a significant moment for the city’s evolving cultural landscape. Visitors can witness evocative creations by Gillie & Marc (Australia/UK), Bobur Ismoilov
‘Resonance of the Soul: A Global Line-Up of 10 International Artists Read More »
The 25th CII Global Design Summit and Exposition 2025, held in Bengaluru on 26-27 November, brings together an extraordinary assembly of design leaders who have fundamentally shaped how India approaches design, engineering, and innovation. The summit brings together educators, researchers, and entrepreneurs who are collectively reshaping design education and practice in India, emphasising sustainability, technology
CII Design Summit Speakers: Building the Future of Indian Design Read More »