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Celebrated Indian glass artist and Padma Shri awardee Hemi Bawa presents her landmark solo exhibition, “Stories… in Glass,” at the historic Travancore Palace, K.G. Marg, New Delhi. The show, which runs from October 3 to 13, 2025, is curated by Dr. Kristine Michael and presented by The Glass Makers Club and Bawa Glass Company, under […]
Galerie Mirchandani + Steinruecke, Delhi presents Shrines, a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Abul Hisham, on view from 5 September to 23 October 2025. This marks Hisham’s third solo show with the gallery, following his acclaimed exhibition Recitation, which explored meditative repetition and spiritual memory through pastel-on-paper works. In Shrines, Hisham turns towards the ineffable and the unfamiliar, engaging new
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Jamdani weaving represents one of the most ancient and refined textile traditions in the world, with roots stretching back possibly 2,000 years to the Bengal region. Originally known as Dhakai or Daccai—named after Dhaka (formerly Dacca), a prominent textile weaving center in Bengal—this exquisite fabric has captivated royalty and aristocrats for centuries. The earliest references
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Abir India’s highly anticipated annual art festival, First Take, was inaugurated today at the esteemed L&P Hutheesing Visual Art Centre in Ahmedabad. The event witnessed the presence of distinguished Chief Guest, Architect Hiren Patel. First Take, a flagship initiative by Abir India, holds a pivotal role in providing a prominent platform for emerging artists to
In the diverse and dynamic world of Indian art, few personalities resonate with the same reverberation as K. G. Subramanyan, affectionately known as ‘Mani Da.’ Mani Da, celebrated for his artistic versatility and innovative approach, continues to be an enduring figure whose contributions have left an indomitable mark on modern Indian art. Akhilesh, a perceptive
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A Night of Art, Social Impact, and Film-Inspired Glamour The St. Regis, Mumbai, will set the stage for the second edition of the MASH Ball, an event blending the worlds of art, cinema, and humanitarian advocacy. Orchestrated by philanthropist and art patron Shalini Passi, founder of MASH, this year’s gala unites India’s creative and philanthropic
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Vadodara’s art community was shaken this week by the sudden passing of Kajal Chaudhary, a 22-year-old artist from Valsad and a first-year master’s student at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University. On Monday afternoon, Kajal tragically lost her life after an accidental electrocution on campus while preparing for her work. In her short
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The Land Sings Back is a deeply resonant exhibition that reimagines how we inhabit and listen to the living world. Presented by Colomboscope, Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Drawing Room, London, the exhibition runs from 25 September to 14 December 2025 at Drawing Room’s South London space, and brings together voices rooted in South Asia,
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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
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Discover the Uncanny Beauty of Indian Diaspora Aesthetics The Non-Residency exhibition, on view at Jaipur Centre for Art until October 5, 2025, is a rare and powerful showcase of contemporary art by Indian diaspora artists. Curated by Rajiv Menon of Rajiv Menon Contemporary, this groundbreaking show explores the complex aesthetics and emotional landscapes of Indian