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Lost in the Midst of Making: The Life and Art of Kajal Chaudhary (2003–2025)

Vadodara’s art community was shaken this week by the sudden passing of Kajal Chaudhary, a 22-year-old artist from Valsad and a first-year master’s student at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University. On Monday afternoon, Kajal tragically lost her life after an accidental electrocution on campus while preparing for her work. In her short […]

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Handmade Legacies: Dastkari Haat Samiti Celebrates 40 Years with Diwali Bazaar

Dastkari Haat Samiti, a collective dedicated to empowering India’s artisans, is marking its 40th year with a special Diwali Bazaar at Handloom Haat, Janpath, New Delhi. The event, running from September 26 to October 5, 2025, features nearly 90 stalls showcasing handmade crafts, textiles, and traditional art from across the country. Founded in 1986, the

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Kolkata’s Yellow Taxis Transform into Moving Canvases for Durga Puja’s 40-Year Journey

Kolkata’s streets are witnessing a remarkable fusion of heritage and art this Durga Puja season, as the city’s iconic yellow Ambassador taxis have been transformed into vibrant moving canvases. The innovative “Cholte Cholte 40” initiative showcases forty meticulously crafted taxis, each artistically portraying the evolution of Durga Puja celebrations across four transformative decades. A Tribute

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Rare Picasso Portrait of Dora Maar Unveiled After 80 Years, Set for October Auction in Paris

A previously unseen painting by Pablo Picasso, titled “Bust of a Woman in a Flowery Hat,” depicting his muse and lover Dora Maar, has resurfaced after 80 years and will be auctioned in Paris this October. Painted on July 11, 1943, amid the Nazi occupation of Paris, the oil painting measures 80 by 60 centimeters

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The Return of a Masterpiece: MF Husain’s Monumental WHO Mural Emerges from Six Years in Storage

After nearly six years hidden away in climate-controlled storage, one of Delhi’s most significant public artworks has finally returned to public attention. The monumental mural by celebrated modernist painter MF Husain, which adorned the World Health Organisation’s South-East Asia regional office, represents both a triumph of artistic vision and an unprecedented feat of conservation. Created

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Shadow of Scrubbed Banksy Mural in London Goes Viral

Original Banksy Mural

A recently erased Banksy mural outside London’s Royal Courts of Justice has rapidly become a viral symbol. It is interpreted as a critique of government crackdowns on protests and dissent worldwide. The powerful artwork depicted a judge in traditional garb striking a protester—who clutched a blood-spattered placard—with a gavel, directly referencing ongoing controversies around the

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Chamar Studio: Empowering Dalit Artisans Through Sustainable Fashion

When India’s 2015 beef ban devastated traditional leather workers from Dalit communities, Sudheer Rajbhar saw an opportunity rather than defeat. He founded Chamar Studio in Mumbai, creating a sustainable fashion brand that transforms recycled rubber into leather-like accessories while empowering marginalized artisans. Working with artisans in Dharavi, Mumbai’s largest slum, Rajbhar developed a signature material—canvas

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