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The Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) in Bengaluru has announced the appointment of Dr. Arnika Ahldag as its new Director, effective January 2026. Ahldag currently serves as Director of Exhibitions & Curation at the institution. Dr. Ahldag holds a PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru University’s School of Arts and Aesthetics, where her research examined the […]
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Giorgio Armani, who created a $2 Billion empire of fashion, fragrances and accessories, passed away at the age of 91.
End of an Era: Giorgio Armani Passes Away at 91 Read More »
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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The Master Jury for the 16th Aga Khan Award for Architecture (2023–2025) has selected seven winning projects that will share a $1 million prize—one of architecture’s most prestigious honors. The winners were chosen after comprehensive site visits to projects that made the shortlist in June. The winning projects span seven countries: Iran (two projects), Bangladesh,
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Delhi-based textile artist becomes only second Indian ever shortlisted for international craft award Studio Sumakshi Singh has been awarded a special mention at the prestigious LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2025, making her only the second Indian artist ever to be shortlisted for the international award in its nine-year history. Singh’s winning work, “Monument,” is a
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has directed his attorneys to conduct a comprehensive review of Smithsonian museums, citing concerns that their exhibitions present an overly negative portrayal of American history. In a Truth Social post, Trump criticized the Smithsonian’s current approach to presenting American history, writing that the institution is “OUT OF CONTROL”
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Naomi Beckwith, the Guggenheim Museum’s deputy director and chief curator, has named her artistic team for her edition of Documenta, which will open in Kassel, Germany, in June 2027. “I am grateful to be working with this team on Documenta 16. I admire their independence of spirit and thought, characterized by a deep respect for
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The 113-year-old Kiruna Church completed its historic relocation Wednesday afternoon, arriving at its new site in the Arctic town’s relocated city center after a two-day journey spanning five kilometers. The 672-ton red wooden Lutheran church, frequently recognized as Sweden’s most beautiful building, reached its destination at approximately 2:30 p.m. local time (12:30 GMT). The massive
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Renowned Belgian painter Walter Swennen, who drew on diverse ideas from language, philosophy, and psychology in his work, has passed away at the age of 79. He was known for his radical, experiential and associative approach to painting, which is perhaps best summarised as a belief in the total autonomy of the artwork. Belgian art dealer Xavier Hufkens announced
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On August 13, 2025, seven Greenpeace activists climbed Shell’s Skiff gas platform in the North Sea, 45 nautical miles off the Norfolk coast in eastern England, to install a massive artwork by British-Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor titled “BUTCHERED.” The installation consists of a 12-by-8 meter (approximately 40 by 26 feet) canvas attached to the side
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