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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

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

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