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The Kerala police have filed a case against two local artists for allegedly vandalizing the work of Algerian-French artist Hanan Benammar, accusing it of being obscene at the Durbar Hall Art Gallery in Kochi. The incident took place during the international exhibition Estranged Geographies, curated by Anushka Rajendran and Damian Christinger. According to reports, the accused, Hochimin […]

Mumbai-based artist Shilpa Gupta has been named the recipient of the Possehl Prize for International Art 2025, making her the third artist to receive this prestigious triennial award. The honour includes €25,000 in prize money and a solo exhibition at Kunsthalle St. Annen in Lübeck, Germany.​ The award ceremony and exhibition opening took place on

In a landmark move for cultural policy, Ireland has confirmed that its Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) program will become permanent in 2026. Around 2,000 artists and creative professionals will continue to receive a weekly stipend of €325 (approximately ₹32,000), providing stable support to sustain their creative practices.​ The BIA began as a three-year

President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Award by Lalit Kala Akademi to Maharashtra-based painter Nilesh Ravindra Vede for his work “I, Me and Myself” at the 64th National Exhibition of Art held in New Delhi. The ceremony, organized by the Lalit Kala Akademi under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, was attended by Union

The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, which transitioned to a “global museum” model after closing its physical New York location in 2024, has revealed the winner of its annual art prize along with recipients of its research and art project grants. Khadhok – Tibetan Artists’ Collective has been awarded the 2025 Rubin Museum Himalayan Art

The Kochi Biennale Foundation has announced participating artists for the 6th edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale. The exhibition will run from 12 December until 31 March 2026 across multiple venues in Kochi, Kerala. The international exhibition, alongside a diverse programme of talks, performances, workshops, and film screenings, as well as key verticals including Students’ Biennale, Invitations, Art

A groundbreaking digital initiative aims to raise global awareness about cultural heritage theft while showcasing looted artifacts in immersive 3D environments, including significant pieces from India’s rich archaeological heritage. UNESCO officially launched the world’s first Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects on September 29, 2025, during its World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development

Qatar Foundation is set to inaugurate the Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum on November 28, 2025, marking a historic milestone as the world’s first institution entirely dedicated to the legendary Indian modernist artist Maqbool Fida Husain. The 3,000-square-meter museum will be located in Education City, Doha, and represents a groundbreaking tribute to one of the