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The Neekoee Foundation is currently presenting a solo exhibition of recent works by veteran contemporary artist Amit Ambalal at the Urmila Kailash Black Box, located opposite Gujarat University in Navrangpura, Ahmedabad. The exhibition opened on November 13 and runs through November 15, 2025, with viewing hours from 4 pm to 8 pm daily. An opening ceremony was […]
Art Centrix Space will present Room for Banana Republic, a new group exhibition curated by Manan Shah, on view from November 23 to December 22, 2025. The show brings together eight contemporary artists — Gurdeep Brar, Hemangini Maharaul, Hemant Gavankar, Jagannath Panda, KP Pradeepkumar, Martand Khosla, Pinaki Ranjan Mohanty, and Valay Gada — whose practices explore
The second day of Art Mumbai 2025 at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse unfolded with renewed energy as galleries across the fair deepened their narratives of materiality, memory, and philosophical enquiry. From Emami Art’s multigenerational dialogues and Shrine Empire’s feminist readings to Art Centrix Space’s vernacular vision, the day underscored the evolving landscape of Indian contemporary art
Landmark Exhibition Opens November 28, Showcasing Over 300 Photographs and Works by More Than 80 Pioneering Artists The National Gallery of Victoria International Melbourne (NGV International) is set to unveil one of the year’s most significant photographic exhibitions, Women Photographers 1900–1975: A Legacy of Light, opening on November 28, 2025, and running through May 3, 2026.
Art Mumbai 2025 has solidified its position as a premier platform for contemporary South Asian art, drawing galleries and collectors from across the globe to the Mahalaxmi Racecourse from 13–16 November. This year’s edition showcases remarkable curatorial visions and artist selections that reflect the diversity and depth of the region’s artistic landscape. Here are some
Dialogues in Form: Essential Art Spotlights at Art Mumbai 2025 Read More »
At Iram Art Gallery, Ahmedabad, artist Rakesh Patel’s solo exhibition Sacred Cipher, curated by Satyajit Dave, is on view from October 3 to November 30, 2025. The exhibition presents Patel’s recent works in mixed media on wood and Corten steel, continuing his long-standing exploration of geometry as a symbolic bridge between the material and the spiritual
Sacred Cipher: Rakesh Patel’s Geometric Search for the Divine at Ahmedabad Read More »
Harvard University researchers have completed a groundbreaking analysis of pigments used in traditional Indian paintings, creating the first comprehensive scientific dataset of materials employed by South Asian artists. The study, conducted under Harvard’s Mapping Color in History initiative, examined forty-two pigments and artists’ materials from the workshop of renowned traditional Indian miniature artist Babulal Marotia
US Researchers Uncover the Pigments in Traditional Indian Paintings Read More »
A spectacular 9.51-carat Fancy Vivid Blue diamond known as the “Mellon Blue” has sold for $25.5 million (CHF 20.5 million) at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva on November 11, 2025. The sale, which fell within the pre-auction estimate of $20–30 million, attracted significant attention from collectors worldwide despite a cautious market climate. The pear-shaped
Mellon Blue Diamond Sells for $25.5 Million at Christie’s Geneva Auction Read More »
Art Mumbai 2025 is set to deliver an ambitious, multidisciplinary programme from November 14 to 16, with a vibrant array of talks, performances, workshops, and curated walks across the city. This year’s fair spotlights regional and global dialogues, innovative art practices, and community engagement, establishing itself as a major destination on the cultural calendar. Key
Art Mumbai 2025: A Multidisciplinary Celebration of South Asian Art and Culture Read More »
The Rajkumari Ratnavati Girl’s School in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert is an oval-shaped stone structure that has become both celebrated icon and contentious symbol in contemporary socially-engaged architecture. This $280,000 project by New York architect Diana Kellogg demonstrates how thoughtful design can directly address social barriers while raising complex questions about the relationship between architectural ambition
How Does Architecture Become Catalyst for Social Change in Rajasthan? Read More »