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Cross-Stitching Cultures: How Japanese and Palestinian Traditions Meet in One Obi

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This year, Japanese entrepreneur and designer Maki Yamamoto launched The Palestinian Embroidery Obi Project, a cross-cultural initiative that merges Japanese kimono traditions with Palestinian craftsmanship. The project features obi—the wide sashes traditionally tied around kimonos—embellished with tatreez, the symbolic cross-stitch embroidery practiced by Palestinian women for generations. Yamamoto, whose professional background lies in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, has […]

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Gallery Ragini Marks 20 Years with Major Anniversary Exhibition in New Delhi

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Gallery Ragini is celebrating its twentieth anniversary with a group exhibition featuring over 50 Indian artists at CCA, Bikaner House, New Delhi. Titled “Between the Strands, Time Bends and Warps,” the exhibition runs from October 24-28, 2025, with daily viewing hours from 11 AM to 7 PM. Entry is free and open to the public.

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Ireland Makes Its Basic Income for the Arts a Permanent Policy

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In a landmark move for cultural policy, Ireland has confirmed that its Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) program will become permanent in 2026. Around 2,000 artists and creative professionals will continue to receive a weekly stipend of €325 (approximately ₹32,000), providing stable support to sustain their creative practices.​ The BIA began as a three-year

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“I have no family, no fatherland, never known what it is to belong. I belong only to myself. “: Ai Weiwei

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Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has published a provocative and reflective essay titled “What I Wish I Had Known About Germany Earlier” after Zeit Magazin declined to run it despite commissioning the piece. The text, now available on Hyperallergic, offers Weiwei’s unflinching commentary on German society, bureaucracy, media, and the contradictions within liberal democracies, along with personal reflections on

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Diwali Special: Celebrate and Spread Colours by Gifting a Painting!

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Diwali is around the corner and the search for that ideal festive gift is on. Give the done-and-dusted gifting ideas a rest and open your eyes to the art world as an excellent avenue of gift-giving. Gifting art not only throws light on your personal preferences and aesthetic choices but also speaks about how well

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11 Best Rangoli Designs: Unveiling the Beauty of Rangoli Designs

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Rangoli, an ancient Indian art form, is a vibrant and captivating way of adorning the floors of homes and public spaces during festive occasions. This article will look into the world of Rangoli designs, exploring their significance, history, and the process of creating them. Join us as we unravel the beauty and cultural heritage behind

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Similarity in Diversity: 3 Gothic Architecture Movements Which Influenced the World

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When we think of Gothic Architecture, our memory takes us through the grand cathedrals and abbeys (never forget the lines of gargoyles keeping the monstrosities away), where priests and nuns chant prayers to keep evil forces at bay. Pop culture has shaped our minds in such a way that the phrase’ Gothic Architecture’ evokes the

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