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Cecilia Vicuña Wins Inaugural Art Basel Awards Icon Artist Gold Medal

Awards, News /

Chilean artist, poet, and activist Cecilia Vicuña has received the inaugural Art Basel Awards Icon Artist Gold Medal, the highest artist distinction in the fair’s new awards platform launched during Art Basel Miami Beach 2025. She is part of the first cohort of “Gold Awardees,” recognized in the Icon Artist category for a decades-long practice […]

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Nnena Kalu’s Turner Prize Win Marks Historic Shift for Neurodiverse Artists

Awards, News /

Sculptor and drawing-based artist Nnena Kalu has won the 2025 Turner Prize, becoming the first artist with a learning disability to receive the United Kingdom’s most prominent contemporary art award. The Glasgow-born, London-based artist was recognised for an installation of vividly coloured sculptures and drawings that judges described as “bold and compelling” in both material

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The Architectural practice of Charles Correa and Indian Modernism

Architecture /

Charles Correa (1930–2015), one of the most important and celebrated architects of India, practiced architecture and urban planning for over five decades. Born in Secunderabad, he studied at the University of Michigan and MIT, blending Modernist principles with local climates, materials, and social needs. His work addressed India’s post-independence challenges, prioritizing affordable housing, energy efficiency,

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Kolkata’s AMI Arts Festival Nears Its Grand Finale and Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Miss It

Art Festivals /

Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC) has presented the sixth edition of the AMI Arts Festival, its annual multidisciplinary celebration of art and culture, running from November 21 to December 21, 2025. Launched in 2020, the festival marks KCC’s anniversary and continues to serve as a platform for diverse artistic expressions across visual arts, performance, design, and community

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Dotwalk Ajitara Art Residency to Host Open Studios for Winter Solace 2025

Exhibitions /

Dotwalk Ajitara Art Residency will open its studios to the public from 12 to 14 December 2025, marking the culmination of the fourth edition of its two-month Winter Solace residency programme. The open studio hours will run from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, with a curatorial walkthrough led by Sibdas Sengupta, Curatorial and Programme Manager at Dotwalk Ajitara, scheduled on 12 December at

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Ways of Seeing the Audience: A Critique of Kochi-Muziris Biennale

Opinion Feature /

An exhibition without  audience is absurd. But are all exhibitions meant for everyone? A drama festival is for drama lovers, a film festival is for cinema enthusiasts, and literary festival are for those who enjoy literature. Each exhibition targets its specific audience. Looking at it this way, who is the ‘audience’ of Kochi-Muziris Biennale? Exhibitions are evaluated

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Pantone Selects Soft White “Cloud Dancer” as Color of the Year 2026

Design /

Pantone has announced “Cloud Dancer,” a soft white shade, as its Color of the Year for 2026. This subtle and serene hue reflects a growing cultural shift towards simplicity, calmness, and clarity. The choice emphasizes minimalism and the desire for renewed balance amid ongoing global uncertainties. “Cloud Dancer” is described by Pantone as a versatile

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