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The Untold Story of A.J. Casson: The Visionary Who Put Canadian Art on the World Map On May 17, 1898, one of Canada’s most celebrated artists, Alfred Joseph Casson (A.J. Casson), was born. Known for his evocative portrayals of rural Ontario and his pioneering contributions to Canadian art, Casson holds a special place in the […]
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Hemant Gavankar’s MAGIC ERASE At the crossroad of nostalgia and urban velocity, artist Hemant Gavankar welcomes viewers to a realm where memory sputters like a used neon sign, visible, fading and defiantly persistent. MAGIC ERASE, his first solo exhibition, curated by Sibdas Sengupta, is on view at Art Centrix Space, Vasant Kunj, from April 6 to May
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A Bold New Chapter in Global Art Recognition The Art Basel Awards 2025 mark a powerful new chapter in the global art world, honouring 36 trailblazing figures across disciplines and geographies. These inaugural awards spotlight artists, curators, designers, institutions, patrons, and storytellers who are not only transforming the present but shaping the future of contemporary
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An ode to Jyoti Bhatt’s enduring legacy This rare, wide-ranging retrospective called “Jyoti Bhatt: Through the Line and the Lens” is currently split across two venues in Delhi—CCA, Bikaner House and LATITUDE 28, Lado Sarai. Curated by the noted artist and educator Rekha Rodwittiya with great personal knowledge, the exhibition provides a rich and nuanced perspective
Jyoti Bhatt: Lines, Lenses, and Legacy Read More »
Obituary: Remembering Manickam Senathipathi, A Quiet Giant of Indian Modern Art Manickam Senathipathi (1939–2025), one of the last surviving torchbearers of the Madras Art Movement, passed away on May 11, 2025, at the age of 86. A former president of the Cholamandal Artists’ Village and an iconic figure in Indian modern art, Senathipathi’s passing marks
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Why Indian Art Took Time to Embrace Photography as Art When New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) held its first photography exhibition in 1937, it marked a major shift, photography was officially being recognized as a form of art. But in India, the journey for photography to be accepted as “art” took much longer.
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In a bid to democratize art, KNMA’s new installation features contemporary artists on a skybridge for all mall visitors to see Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) is thrilled to announce a transformative art installation housed in the KNMA Art Passage, the skybridge connecting Nexus Select CITYWALK and DLF South Court Mall – ‘Slow Is
KNMA Unveils Public Art Installation at Delhi’s Nexus Select CITYWALK Skybridge Read More »
Why is The Blue Boy Still Alluring? Few paintings in Western art history have captured the public imagination, such as The Blue Boy by Thomas Gainsborough. This iconic 18th-century portrait continues to inspire artists, fashion designers, and cultural theorists alike. With its vivid use of blue, exquisite brushwork, and ongoing influence on gender and fashion
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Franz Kline: The Abstract Expressionist Who Redefined Modern American Art Franz Kline, a towering figure in Abstract Expressionism, was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a coal-mining town that offered little encouragement for artistic exploration. Despite this unremarkable beginning, Kline emerged as a leading American painter whose bold brushwork and black-and-white abstractions would become emblematic of post-war
What Was Franz Kline Really Painting? The Subconscious Secrets of Abstract Art Read More »
Malvi Gajjar Architect and Interior Design Studio Architect and Interior Design Studio Malvi Gajjar Architects have crafted a serene weekend retreat in Glade One, Sanand, that fully embraces the quiet beauty of the Wabi-sabi aesthetic. They infused every corner of the home with a sense of calm, using natural textures, soft, earthy hues, and handcrafted
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