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Who Was Edwin Lutyens, Architect Whose Statue Removed From Rashtrapati Bhavan?

Architecture /

President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan, replacing the statue of British architect Edwin Lutyens. According to government sources, this move is part of efforts to shed colonial symbols and honor Indian leaders. The bust was placed at the Grand Open Staircase near Ashok Mandap, opposite Mahatma Gandhi’s statue. It […]

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Paresh Maity’s ‘Luminous Terrains’ to Open at Bikaner House on February 28

Exhibitions /

Art Alive Gallery will present Paresh Maity: Luminous Terrains, a major solo exhibition at the Centre for Contemporary Art, Bikaner House, New Delhi. The show opens with a preview and book launch on Saturday, 28 February 2026, and will remain on view at CCA, Bikaner House, until 10 March 2026. Conceived as a large-scale public exhibition, Luminous

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‘Lenscape Kerala’ Concludes Mumbai Showcase Celebrating the State’s Vibrant Spirit

Exhibitions /

Kerala Tourism’s landmark all-India photo exhibition ‘Lenscape Kerala’ concluded its Mumbai chapter at Jehangir Art Gallery after a vibrant week-long run that drew art lovers, photographers, and travellers alike. Inaugurated by noted filmmaker and photographer Sooni Taraporevala, the exhibition featured 75 captivating frames by 10 leading travel and media photographers, offering visual narratives of Kerala’s enchanting landscapes, heritage, and cultural diversity.

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A Touch of Parisian Reverie: UDC Homes Captures the Poetry of Everyday Walls

Design /

There’s a subtle transformation unfolding in interior design, a movement from stark minimalism to spaces that embrace warmth, narrative, and atmosphere. UDC Homes’ latest wallpaper collection, A Touch of Parisian Reverie, mirrors this evolution through designs that celebrate the gentle artistry of Parisian living. Rather than depicting Paris through its landmarks, the collection channels its moods:

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All you need to know about India Design ID Delhi 2026 edition

India Design ID 2026 /

India Design ID returns to New Delhi from February 19–22, 2026, at the NSIC Grounds, Okhla, for its 14th edition, positioning itself once again as the country’s most definitive design week. In an evolving design landscape, the fair doubles down on its role as a creative vanguard through a strengthened India–France collaboration and a packed

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British Museum Removes ‘Palestine’ from Ancient Middle East Displays After Pressure from Pro-Israeli Lawyers

International Art News /

The British Museum has quietly removed references to “Palestine” from several exhibits on ancient Egypt and the Phoenicians in its Middle East galleries, following concerns raised by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). The changes replace terms like “Palestinian descent” for the Hyksos people with “Canaanite descent” and update maps to use “Canaan” instead, as the

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India’s Vibrant Return to Venice Biennale, titled ‘Geographies of Distance’  

Exhibitions /

India, presenting an official national pavilion with its vibrant artists’ line-up at La Biennale di Venezia after 2019, will present under the theme of ‘Geographies of Distance: Remembering Home’ at the Arsenale from May 9 to November 22, 2026. The pavilion, presented by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with the Nita

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Capturing the Portfolio of the Marginalised: Decoding the Pixel Activism of Palani Kumar

Artist Profile /

“Don’t shoot what it looks like. Shoot what it feels like” David Alan Harvey As a medium, photography has always maintained its ‘photojournalistic’ ‘news photography’ nature. But Tamil photojournalist and activist Palani Kumar, who uses photography as a tool to give a voice to the ‘voiceless’, sees it beyond its aesthetic appeal and uses it

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Satish Gupta’s New Solo Exhibition at Ahmedabad Addresses Stillness & Mindful Attention

Exhibitions /

Bespoke Art Gallery, Ahmedabad, is currently hosting a solo exhibition titled “Haiku of a Still Mind: Continuum · Consciousness · Coherence” by eminent contemporary artist Satish Gupta. The exhibition, presented by Devin Gawarvala, founder of Bespoke Art Gallery, opened to the public on February 1 and will remain on view until March 10, 2026. The exhibition brings together Gupta’s recent body of

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