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Madhubani or Mithila Painting of Bihar: Origins to the Present

craft & Handmade, Culture & Heritage /

Madhubani, also known as Mithila painting, originates in the Mithila region of northern Bihar and adjacent parts of Nepal, particularly around villages such as Ranti and Jitwarpur. Women in these communities historically painted walls and floors during weddings, festivals and religious ceremonies, especially the kohbar or nuptial chamber. These murals depicted gods, fertility symbols and […]

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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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Memorium: Frank Gehry, Architect of Boundless Imagination and Iconic Design

Architecture /

Frank Gehry, who died in December 2025 at the age of 96, was one of the most influential and recognizable architects of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. His work reshaped skylines and civic identities around the world, making him a cultural figure whose name was known well beyond the field of architecture.​ Born

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The Impressive Architecture and Collection at the Indian Museum Kolkata

Architecture, Do You Know? /

All About Indian Museum Kolkata West Bengal The Indian Museum Kolkata, also known as ‘Jadughar’ is located in Central Kolkata, West Bengal. It was formerly known as the Imperial Museum of Calcutta. The collection makes it the oldest and largest museum in Asia of its kind. It is the ninth oldest museum in the world.

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Unveiling Kochi Muziris Beinnale: Reimagining the Ecosystem “For the Time Being”

Kochi Muziris Biennale /

The sixth edition of the much-awaited Kochi Biennale is opening its doors for art enthusiasts on December 12, 2025. An art extravaganza lasting for about 110 days with the theme “For the time being,” where artists showcase their talents through various mediums, thereby proving once again that cartographers’ demarcations are irrelevant for art perception. Artists

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