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A Journey Through Layers of Truth: Norton Maza Represents Chile at the Venice Biennale

Norton Maza

At the ongoing Venice Biennale, the artworks of Chilean artist Norton Maza are attracting the attention of art lovers, just as those of other artists from the Global South, and are making the concept of ‘art’ and politics the centre of discussion. Considering the artist’s family history, especially that his father was arrested after the […]

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“Love Matters”: Kushal Ray on Intimacy, Observation, and the Lifelong Marathon of Photography

Kushal Ray’s journey into photography is as unconventional as it is compelling. Born in Kolkata in 1960, he began his career as a sports journalist at The Telegraph before turning to photography full-time in the early 1990s. Self-taught yet deeply informed by observation and empathy, he quickly developed a visual vocabulary that diverged from prevailing

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Stitching Memory, Repairing History: Georgina Maxim at the Venice Biennale

The presence of Zimbabwe-based mixed-media textile artist Georgina Maxim at the Venice Biennale paves the way for discussions about Global South art and the political contexts in which artists from the Global South advocate. Georgina Maxim blends more than ten years of curatorial and arts administration experience with a unique artistic practice. Maxim is also

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Waiting, Land, and Memory: Senzeni Marasela at the Venice Biennale

South African interdisciplinary artist Senzeni Marasela is an active and attentive presence at the ongoing Venice Biennale. Marasela’s Venice Biennale work, which combines a wide range of artistic practices, including photography, video, prints, and mixed-media installations involving textiles and embroidery, and through which she conveys her message, captures the active attention of art lovers. Marasela’s

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Fellow Yellow Shapes Design Rooted in Stillness and Human Experience 

Fellow Yellow Design Studio is a young and thoughtful design practice led by Geethu Gangadharan and Sreyas Vidhu S. The studio believes that good design is not just about how a space looks, but how it feels and how people connect with it. With a background in architecture, Geethu brings a strong focus on people

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Eustáquio Neves on Memory, Erasure, and Afro-Brazilian Histories at Venice

Eustaquio-Neves

Self-taught photographer Eustáquio Nevse from Brazil presents projects at the Venice Biennale that bring Afro-diasporic experiences to the international stage and give them new dimensions. Neves exhibits two series at the 2026 Biennale Arte. Building relationships with a centuries-old Black community in Minas Gerais over a long period of time led to the creation of

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The Language of Textiles: Inside Kosh Furnishing Studio’s Design Philosophy

In a design landscape increasingly driven by speed and spectacle, Nidhi and Ketan Gupta of Kosh Furnishing Studio offer a quieter, more deliberate alternative—one rooted in material sensitivity, craftsmanship, and an evolving understanding of space. Drawing from an early immersion in the textile industry, Nidhi’s practice is shaped by an intimate knowledge of fabrics, processes,

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Lines of Resistance: Marcia Kure at the Venice Biennale

Marcia Kure

One of the main attractions of the ongoing Venice Biennale is the artworks of artists from countries including Africa. Among them, Marcia Kure is particularly noteworthy. Born in Nigeria in 1970, Marcia Kure is known for her mixed-media artworks. Through these, she explores themes such as identity, history, and the lasting effects of colonialism. Marcia

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“Shelter, Water, Memory”: Philip Aguirre y Otegui at the Venice Biennale

Philip Aguirre y Otegui is a prominent participant in the ongoing Venice Biennale. It is anticipated that the artist, renowned for fusing sculpture, drawing, textiles, and public installations, will showcase a collection influenced by years of research on social justice, migration, and memory. These topics are particularly pertinent in the modern world, and the artist

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Theatre, Music & Art Unite at NGMA’s Grand Tribute to Rabindranath Tagore

The theatrical presentation Gurudevaya – The Rising Sun Through the Eyes of Bhanu at NGMA Delhi celebrated Rabindranath Tagore’s 165th birth anniversary through theatre, music, and storytelling. Gurudevaya Brings Tagore’s Vision To Life The National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, hosted the special presentation on 9 May 2026. The evening honoured Tagore’s lasting influence

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