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Climate Protest at Rijksmuseum The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam was forced to close its doors “until further notice” on Saturday after a climate protest led by activists from the Extinction Rebellion (XR) group. The protestors targeted the museum over its ties with the Dutch multinational bank ING Group, accusing the bank of financing projects that contribute […]

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the Dhyana Chitra-Visual Cultural Lab at Durbar Hall Art Gallery on Sunday, commemorating the late artist A Ramachandran’s contributions to art. The lab, established by Kerala Lalithakala Akademi, will house Ramachandran’s personal collection of books, a reference library, and a visual resource centre. During the inauguration, Vijayan praised Ramachandran for

The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is set to host its first annual Art Fair from October 4-6, promising a vibrant celebration of art, craft, and community. This inaugural event will feature an array of exceptional craftspeople alongside live music, diverse cuisine, and local community partners. Kicking off with a special opening reception on

New Delhi: Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) on Friday launched the All India Initiative on Creative Economy (AIICE) in the national capital with an objective to identify and catalyze the enormous untapped economic wealth, innovation and employment opportunities in our creative industries. The move was launched by Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri,

Gallery Espace presents ‘a river of unrest…a delta of dreams’, a solo exhibition by Paula Sengupta featuring a body of works that arise from her twin engagements with Nawab Wajid Ali Shah and his menagerie in Matiyaburj ( “tower of mud”) on the banks of the Hooghly near Calcutta where he lived in exile for

All India Initiative on Creative Economy The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is set for the launch of the All India Initiative on Creative Economy (AIICE) on 23, August 2024 at the Imperial, New Delhi from noon onwards. AIICE is a pioneering effort aimed at harnessing the vast potential of India’s creative industries. The initiative

As Indian athletes competed in the Olympic Village, a significant cultural event unfolded at the 7th Arrondissement Town Hall in Paris, highlighting India’s rich history at the Olympics. The event, organised by the JSW Group, showcased Indian art celebrating the country’s Olympic journey from the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp to the present day. Paris-based

Vandalism at Shaheed Memorial Complex “Anti-India vandals” have destroyed iconic statues built in the memory of Pakistan’s surrender during Bangladesh’ 1971 Liberation War, following weeks of tumult added by Bangladesh. The statues at the Shaheed Memorial Complex in Mujibnagar portrayed the historical signing of Pakistan Army’s ‘Instrument of Surrender’ to Indian Army and Bangladesh Mukti

‘Aai-Bo-Kaate: An Experience of Syncretism’ Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) in collaboration with Tales Of City presents a ubiquitous one-of-a-kind cultural walk, ‘Aai-Bo-Kaate: An Experience of Syncretism.‘ Intrigued enthusiasts will witness ‘Daastangoi’ and participate in kite making and flying of Purani Dilli on National Independence Day of India, i.e. 15 August 2024 from 4