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Group Exhibition “Nothing Twice” by Young Women Artists in Kolkata

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Nine young women artists transform everyday moments into profound art in “Nothing Twice,” a group exhibition curated by Ushmita Sahu at Emami Art in Kolkata. Nothing Twice Exhibition Concept “Nothing Twice” draws from Nobel laureate Wisława Szymborska’s poem on life’s unrepeatable nature. The show runs from 20 March to 9 May 2026 and spotlights impermanence, […]

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Carrying the Rhythm Forward: KNMA Celebrates the Living Legacy of Ustad Zakir Hussain

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Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) presents a three-day festival celebrating the enduring legacy of the legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, titled ‘Ustad Zakir Hussain: The Way Forward’. Taking place from 27–29 March 2026 at Sunder Nursery, the festival brings together performances, film screenings, conversations, and an exhibition of photographs to reflect on the

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In Conversation with Birender Yadav on ‘Only the Earth Knows the Labour’

Kochi Muziris Biennale /
Birender Yadav

What happens to work culture and workers’ lives when viewed through the lens of art, subject to the artist’s interpretation, as in Birender Yadav’s? The uniqueness of Birender Yadav’s artwork ‘Only the Earth Knows the Labour’ (2025), exhibited at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, lies in the fact that it renders visible the politics and aesthetics of

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Ukraine Mandates Museum Evacuations from Frontline Zones of War

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Ukraine Mandates Museum Evacuations from Frontline Zones of War

Government of Ukraine has approved a sweeping new resolution that makes the evacuation of museum collections from active conflict zones mandatory. It is in a bid to shield millions of cultural objects from intensifying Russian attacks. Resolution and key provisions The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted the new procedure on 17–18 February. How cultural

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Indo-Malaysian Art Exhibition Honors the Legacy of Dr. Dinanath Pathy in Pune 

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The India House Art Gallery, in collaboration with CCA Design, is set to host the prestigious exhibition “Let A Thousand Flowers Bloom” from March 19th to March 25th, 2026. This curated showcase of drawing, painting, and photography is deeply inspired by the lyrical movements of Odissi dance. The official launch will commence on March 19th

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Explore Delhi’s Art Galleries: Top Exhibitions to See in March 2026

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Explore Delhi’s Art Galleries: Top Exhibitions to See in March 2026

Delhi is full of art this week. Many galleries and museums are showing new works that explore nature, history, and how we live today. From large paintings to interactive digital art, there is something for everyone to see. These events are part of a citywide celebration of creativity, offering talks and workshops alongside the art

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Artist Jitish Kallat Becomes the President of the Kochi–Muziris Biennale

Kochi Muziris Biennale /

The Kochi Biennale Foundation has announced that acclaimed contemporary artist and curator Jitish Kallat will assume the role of President of the Kochi–Muziris Biennale to chair the selection of the curator for its next edition. The announcement was made by Dr. Venu V., Chairperson of the Foundation, marking a significant moment in the Biennale’s leadership transition. Kallat, who lives and

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Malak Mattar: A Homeland Painted in Memory, Art After the Bombing

Artist Profile /
Malak Mattar

War shapes people’s socio-political life and, thus, their artistic expressions, and it changes like any other experience. Palestinian artists Malak Mattar, whose lives and experiences with prolonged conflict have been personally affected, depict war as a mirrored experience with details. The experience of war, like other experiences, leaves its imprint, and following it, one can

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