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On This Day “Art is always ahead of time. Tomorrow, they will understand it” —M. F. Husain Early Moorings M. F. Husain, popularly hailed as the ‘Picasso of India’, was born on this day, 17th September, in 1915. Maqbool Fida Husain was born in Pandharpur, in Maharashtra today and then in the Bombay Presidency of […]
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What drew you to visual art? Was there a moment or an influence? I think I was very drawn to colors and liked drawing as a kid. My mom, she always used to decorate the room with toys, and I would imagine myself in a fantasy world. I would just start making things around it.
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Chemould CoLab is hosting Sprouting Bodies, the debut solo exhibition of artist Umesh S., previewed on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The exhibition, which runs until October 24, 2025, presents a layered body of work spanning terracotta and found-object sculptures, paintings, watercolours, lithographs, and recorded performance, all grappling with the ongoing agrarian crisis in India. Born
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Project 88 in Mumbai is currently hosting the second solo exhibition of multidisciplinary artist Anupam Roy titled “…ing: Sceneries Without Sovereignty.” Running from September 11 to October 31, 2025, the exhibition was inaugurated with a preview on the opening evening. Anupam Roy’s new body of work in this exhibition spans diverse media including drawing, painting,
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Today marks the birth of George Washington Thomas Lambert, one of Australia’s most distinguished portrait painters and war artists. Born in St Petersburg, Russia, Lambert would go on to become a defining figure in Australian art, despite his unusual birthplace and tragic family circumstances. Lambert entered the world as a posthumous child – his father,
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Bulldozer Design In Action One of the most emblematic machines in heavy construction, the bulldozer has evolved considerably since its creation. A simple earth-moving machine in its inception, the modern bulldozer comes with technological advancements on board. This evolution has been driven by technological innovation, changing industry demands, and a growing emphasis on environmental considerations.
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Mashrabiya brings together an expansive body of work spanning a decade which showcases Soi’s immersion with the craftspeople of Srinagar, Guangzhou and Amsterdam. September 2025: Experimenter opened Mashrabiya, Praneet Soi’s third solo at the gallery, in Kolkata. Soi’s first exhibition in India after 4 years includes artworks from 2014 to the present that include painting,
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Every space has a story; we simply give it life. More than a statement, this line defines the ethos of Neev Design Studio that has been transforming interiors into living narratives. For founder Jayesh Mistry, design is not just about arranging furniture or choosing finishes; it is about orchestrating a rhythm where architecture, interiors, and
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Today marks what would have been the 97th birthday of Solomon “Sol” LeWitt, the revolutionary American artist who fundamentally changed how we think about art creation and authorship. Born on September 9, 1928, LeWitt passed away in 2007, leaving behind a profound legacy that continues to influence contemporary art. LeWitt’s path to artistic prominence was
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Asavari Gurav is an emerging artist, born in Goa in 1996, and has completed her studies in Fine Arts from M.S. University of Baroda. She draws her inspiration from her immediate surroundings, memories, significant events, literature, Goan Jazz, folktales, theatre, and most profusely from her poetry and imagination. Profusely, she delves into the world of
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