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Introduction Francis Newton Souza, commonly known as F.N. Souza, was a prominent Indian artist who is widely considered as one of the most important figures of the modern Indian art movement. Souza’s early work was heavily influenced by European Modernism, particularly the work of the Expressionists and Surrealists. He is known for his bold and […]
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Design Mumbai is headed by a trio of show production and design specialists whose combined experience of over 60 years positions the event as a key player in the international design calendar. Organised by Montgomery Group, the UK’s longest-running independent events organiser, Design Mumbai joins a portfolio of over 50 events across 15 countries. Ian
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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. These pioneers represent the convergence of industrial might, design policy, and global governance that positions India as a significant force in
Design Mumbai 2025 has unveiled the themes and headline speakers for Design Mumbai Exchange, its talks programme running across three days from 27-29 November 2025 (VIP preview on 26 November). The programme brings together an international line-up of architects, designers, and thought leaders alongside India’s most influential industry voices. The programme prioritises cross-cultural dialogue, interrogating
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Witnessing Imran Kokiloo’s ‘You Ran Away’ I. The Empty Room You enter an empty room. White walls hold nothing but light and air. The city’s cacophony remains outside, muffled beyond the threshold. In this deliberate void, you wait—though for what, you don’t yet know. Then, gradually, as if emerging from beneath water, sounds surface. Voices.
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Chinese architecture is a treasure trove of historical richness and cultural depth, embodying millennia of architectural evolution and philosophical insights. From the grandeur of imperial palaces to the serene beauty of traditional gardens, Chinese architectural practices have developed a distinct identity that is both functional and profoundly aesthetic. Here are the 15 unique characteristics that
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The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), in collaboration with Street°Type°Archive, is currently hosting “Balasinaurus,” a photographic exhibition by Aashim Tyagi, at the Dilip Piramal Art Gallery in Mumbai. The exhibition opened on November 8, 2025, and will run through November 30, 2025, with gallery hours set from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. “Balasinaurus”
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The Florence Biennale featured Indian artist Vinita Dasgupta’s work Metamorphosis that dwells on the man-nature dichotomy, for the overarching theme of Light and Darkness. The relationship between the woman and the tree as nurturers and protectors has perhaps not been emphasized enough in our urban settings. Delhi-based Bengali artist, Vinita Dasgupta brings the focus
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New York witnessed unprecedented auction milestones this week as Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer and Frida Kahlo’s self-portrait El sueño (La cama) shattered long-standing records, signaling a robust recovery in the contemporary art market. Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer commanded an astonishing $236.4 million (approximately Rs 2,095 crore) at Sotheby’s in New York
Maurizio Cattelan’s 18-karat gold toilet sculpture, America (2016), sold for $12.1 million at Sotheby’s in New York on Wednesday night, setting a new benchmark for the Italian conceptual artist’s market. The fully functioning artwork, weighing 220 pounds, was among the most anticipated lots of the contemporary art evening sale. The sale price includes buyer’s premium, with bidding
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