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Don’t Miss Non-Residency: Showcase of Indian Diasporic Contemporary Art by Rajiv Menon Contemporary

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 […]

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Afghan Artist Khadim Ali at the Inaugural Bukhara Biennial 2025

Khadim Ali, represented by Latitude 28, is participating at the inaugural edition of the Bukhara Biennial 2025, curated by Diana Campbell and organized by the Arts and Culture Development Foundation under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Titled Recipes for Broken Hearts, this first edition unfolds from September 5 to November 20, 2025, across

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Jodhpur Arts Week: Edition 1.0 : Everything You Need to Know

Jodhpur is set to enter India’s cultural calendar in a landmark way with the launch of Jodhpur Arts Week: Edition 1.0, presented by the Public Arts Trust of India (PATI) from October 1–7, 2025. Themed Hath Ro Hunar: Skill of the Hand, this debut edition weaves together collaboration, heritage, and innovation, transforming the Blue City into a site of contemporary

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Contemporary Artists Explore Cultural Lineages Through Traditional Art Forms at KYNKYNY Art Gallery

KYNKYNY Art Gallery in Bangalore presents “Traditions | Transitions,” a compelling group exhibition that showcases how three contemporary Indian artists—Madan Meena, Veenita Chendvankar, and Mainaz Bano—reinterpret traditional art forms through modern perspectives. Running from September 27 to October 25, 2025, the exhibition demonstrates how indigenous artistic practices continue to evolve while maintaining their cultural significance.

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Thomas Nast: Pioneering Visual Storyteller and Father of American Political Cartooning

On This Day, 27th September On September 27, 1840, Thomas Nast was born in Landau, Bavaria, marking the beginning of a career that would fundamentally transform American visual culture. Immigrating to New York City at age six, this German-born artist would become the most influential political cartoonist of the 19th century, earning the title “Father

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Decoding the ‘Painter of Light’: What Thomas Kinkade’s Art Really Meant

Known as the “Painter of Light,” Thomas Kinkade is a well-liked and highly debated figure in art due to his work and attitude. Renowned for his dreamy and bright landscapes, millions of people are enthralled by the nostalgia, peace, and cosiness that Kinkade’s paintings arouse. He is among the most commercially successful artists of the

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Festivals Through Art Lens: Gods, Goddesses, Their Idols, Their Vehicles, Navratra, Dussehra and More

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Artists who Captured Durga Puja of Bengal Worshipped through Durga Puja, one of the grandest festivals in India, which commemorates the victory of Good over Evil as goddess Durga defeats Mahishasura demon. There is more to this festive season than just worship; it provides a platform for artistic blooms: sketches, drawings, paints and artwork bringing

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Five Decades of Urban Truth: Sudhir Patwardhan’s Compassionate Chronicle

The Durbar Art Gallery in Kochi currently hosts a profound artistic journey spanning half a century. “Cities: Built, Broken – 50 Years of Picturing Life in the City,” a retrospective of renowned artist Sudhir Patwardhan’s work, offers visitors an intimate glimpse into both the evolution of an artist and the transformation of urban India itself.

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The Hungry Caterpillar: Apoorva Shroff Set to Unveil 650 Sq. Meter Bamboo Landmark

Architect Apoorva Shroff’s innovative bamboo structure redefines sustainability and community spaces at a university campus A Landmark in Bamboo Architecture On Thursday, September 25, renowned architect Apoorva Shroff will unveil The Hungry Caterpillar, a 650 sq. meter structure made entirely of bamboo, at Ashoka University, a liberal education university campus. A first-of-its-kind creation in India, the

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