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What started as an idea of self-expression and a novel understanding of “what makes you YOU” for Nutan ultimately formed the foundation of the revolutionary brand Turn Black – India’s one and only all-black ethical clothing line. Nutan, who is originally from Uttarakhand and has spent most of her life in Delhi, was always driven […]
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By Archana Khare-Ghose Any introduction of Gulammohammed Sheikh lays equal emphasis on his identity as an artist and a poet and writer. Despite this equally weighted description, his identity as an artist often overshadows his accomplishments with the pen. That could be due to various reasons, primarily a result of the strong visual aspect of
Gulammohammed Sheikh as a Writer with a Voice Read More »
Gulammohammed Sheikh for Abir Pothi When Gulammohammed Sheikh’s retrospective opened at the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art in New Delhi in February, it was the grandest launch of an exhibition witnessed by many from the art fraternity in recent times. The reason was simple—such comprehensive exhibitions on the lifelong oeuvre of an artist who has
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Nandha Ravichandran, Agam Design Studio When he started to design furniture three years ago, he began to dabble with metal. He then gradually shifted to wood and theme based furniture inspired from Nature is his USP. A graduate in architecture, Nandha Ravichandran studied furniture design from National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. He wanted to study
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Nitya Patel, Dhalaee In the crowded landscape of Indian design, Nitya Patel’s furniture and lighting studio, Dhalaee, stands apart through its powerful fusion of generational craftsmanship and modern sensibilities. As the third-generation heir to a metal casting business, Nitya has transformed industrial heritage into artistic expression, creating pieces that blur the boundary between functional furniture
Forging a New Legacy: Nitya Patel’s Dhalaee and the Future of Functional Art Read More »
Nipun Prabhakar, Dhammada Collective Nipun Prabhakar, architect and founder of Dhammda Collective, offers a compelling vision for sustainable alternatives that challenge conventional development paradigms. Established in 2021 in Bhopal, Dhammada Collective is an interdisciplinary design and research group dedicated to designing spaces that serves as both functional areas and cultural testimony. The name “Dhammada,” derived
Preserving Heritage through Design: Nipun Prabhakar and Dhammada Collective’s Vision. Read More »
Parman Designs’ give us insights into their philosophy of work, from nature to local, we cover it in Abir Pothi’s latest D-talk interview In conversation with the visionary minds at Parman Designs, D-Talks uncovers a practice that honours India’s artisanal heritage while reimagining it for a contemporary world. From terrazzo bathtubs to sculptural benches, every
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It is not often that you come across a person who gets into designing if he does not find a product of his choice. But 30-year-old Joe Thampi from Kerala ventured into furniture retailing after an unsuccessful attempt to get furniture of his choice for his home. In less than three years, Cura Home has
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A true powerhouse of talent, Architect Akshita Hans, has made a name for herself in the design world with her company, ‘Story of Spaces,’ located in Delhi. Her path to this success is truly interesting, as she initially spent seven years in Mumbai designing sets for Bollywood movies, which she credits for her entrepreneurial leap.
Behind the Creative Mind of ‘Stree’, Akshita Hans and Story of Spaces Read More »
Exclusive Interview by Aruna Raghuram Two Bengaluru-based architects and interior designers, Sharanya Iyer and M P Neethi, set up a joint venture ‘Umai’ in 2024. They seek to create spaces where beauty is not only seen but also felt, and where nature and modern living come together Sharanya Iyer and M P Neethi met during
Umai: Bringing rich, satisfying flavours into your haven Read More »