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Historic Exhibition Traces 150 Years of Analog Photography in India

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Museo Camera, Centre for the Photographic Arts in Gurugram, will open “TOUCHING LIGHT: A Prelude to the Bicentennial of Photography (1827–2027)” on August 23, 2024. The exhibition, which runs through September 29, 2024, presents what organizers describe as the first exhibition in India to comprehensively trace the journey of analog photography across more than 150 […]

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Tom Vattakuzhy’s Solo Exhibition Set to Open in Delhi

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Vadehra Art Gallery presents artist Tom Vattakuzhy’s solo exhibition “The Shadows of Absence” in collaboration with the Institute of Contemporary Indian Art (ICIA) and with the support of AstaGuru in Delhi from August 21st to 13th September 2025. Curated by art historian R. Siva Kumar, the exhibition presents a layered and nuanced reading of Vattakuzhy’s

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‘Nature in Architecture’; The Voices of Antoni Gaudi

Architecture, Do You Know?, Editor's Pick, Featured /

Let’s Learn Antoni Gaudi’s Facts Gaston Bachelard’s exploration of language, distinguishing between the utilitarian “signification” and the creative “poetry,” provides a lens through which we can analyse the intersection of language and architecture. In Michael Graves’ “A Case for Figurative Architecture,” the analogy between everyday language and the internal structure of a building is drawn,

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Influential Belgian Painter Walter Swennen Passes Away

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Renowned Belgian painter Walter Swennen, who drew on diverse ideas from language, philosophy, and psychology in his work, has passed away at the age of 79. He was known for his radical, experiential and associative approach to painting, which is perhaps best summarised as a belief in the total autonomy of the artwork. Belgian art dealer Xavier Hufkens announced

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Anish Kapoor Artwork Mounted on Shell Gas Platform in Greenpeace Protest

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On August 13, 2025, seven Greenpeace activists climbed Shell’s Skiff gas platform in the North Sea, 45 nautical miles off the Norfolk coast in eastern England, to install a massive artwork by British-Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor titled “BUTCHERED.” The installation consists of a 12-by-8 meter (approximately 40 by 26 feet) canvas attached to the side

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How Does the Modern Kettle Design in Japan Blend Folklore, History, and Tradition Into Every Cup of Tea?

Do You Know?, Room For More Art /

Evolution of Kettle Design in Japan Tea, cherished globally as the most popular drink after water, has a rich and diverse history spanning centuries and continents. Dive into the fascinating world of kettle design in Japan. These teapots are the quintessential kitchen companions. Let’s explore some of the finest examples from Japan that have graced

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Daniel Libeskind: A Visionary Architect Redefining Contemporary Design

Architecture, Room For More Art /

Who is Architect Daniel Libeskind? Daniel Libeskind is a globally renowned architect known for his bold, dynamic designs that challenge conventional architectural norms. His work is often associated with deconstructivism breaking traditional architectural forms into fragmented and angular shapes. Born in Poland in 1946, Libeskind’s early influences stemmed from his personal history. One of Libeskind’s

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The Story Behind Crayola’s “Indian Red” Name Change

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In March 1999, Crayola made a quiet but significant decision that would mark only the third name change in the company’s 96-year history. The beloved “Indian red” crayon would be getting a new identity, not because of the color itself, but because of the confusion and misunderstandings its name was causing in classrooms across America.

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Kaal Netra, Sacred Matrices A Solo Exhibition by Seema Kohli

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August, New Delhi: The National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru, is proud to present Sacred Matrices, a landmark solo exhibition by renowned contemporary artist Seema Kohli, opening on 26 August 2025 with a formal inaugural event in the NGMA Auditorium at 5:30 pm. The openingevening will feature a recital by Shruthi Veena Vishwanath (20 minutes),

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