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From Aristocratic Privilege to Investment Asset: The Evolution of the Art Market

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Yusuf, Quanta, Acrylic, pencil, pen and ink on canvas, 67 x 43 inches, 2000. Image Courtesy: Aura Art

The Dawn of Art Patronage and the Renaissance Shift Art commissioning was once the exclusive domain of the aristocracy and ruling classes, who engaged artists to execute predetermined projects. The Renaissance period, however, marked a turning point. Artists began to enjoy greater creative freedom, and their unique styles garnered recognition among patrons. The value of […]

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‘The Book Project’ Heads Art and Literature Collaborations in India

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Contemporary Indian Artists Bring Their Book-Making Skills For Art Viewers in Delhi  The Book Project, curated by Shijo Jacob and presented by Apparao Galleries, explores the multifaceted potential of books as a medium for artistic expression. It features sketchbooks, artists books, and clipboards, each revealing different aspects of the creative process.  Historically the ‘art of

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Hiloni Sutaria and HSC Design’s Viral Cultural Designs

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Valanko Ni Ramat - Shreyas Foundation Playspace.

D-Talks: A Series of Contemporary Art Dialogues in South Asia Featuring Young Designers Shaping the Future of Design At the intersection of innovation, sustainability practices, and contemporary art dialogues in South Asia, Hiloni Sutaria emerges as a transformative architectural voice from Ahmedabad. A postgraduate from the University of Sheffield, she has carved a distinctive path

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A Bird Call Northeast India – A solo exhibition by Delhi-based Artist, Educator and Conservationist- Rupa Samaria

An exhibition by artist, educator and conservationist Rupa Samaria, ‘A Bird Call, Northeast India’ highlights the beauty and diversity of avian species in the northeast, while gently turning people’s attention towards their preservation. Event: A Bird Call Northeast India Venue: Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi  

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A Bird Call Northeast India – A solo exhibition by Delhi-based Artist, Educator and Conservationist- Rupa Samaria

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A Bird Call Northeast India Exhibition 2025 An exhibition by artist, educator and conservationist Rupa Samaria, ‘A Bird Call, Northeast India’ highlights the beauty and diversity of avian species in the northeast, while gently turning people’s attention towards their preservation.  The northeastern states of India rival some of the most magnificent landscapes in the world.

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Beyond Borders: An Art and Culture Festival Celebrating Global Creativity

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Empowerment and LT Foundation Present a Week-Long Artistic Celebration Empowerment, in collaboration with LT Foundation, is delighted to announce Beyond Borders: An Art and Culture Festival, a grand artistic initiative that brings together 20 distinguished artists—10 from India and 10 from around the world. Scheduled from February 21 to February 28, 2025, this week-long festival

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Seeds of Change: Brishti Biswas and the Slow Design Revolution at Boota Collective

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Brishti Biswas practicing Dhokra casting

Craft and Identity in Art: Boota Collective Art Initiatives In the vibrant landscape of Indian design, Brishti Biswas stands out as a third-generation maker from Jalandhar, Punjab, who crafts what she calls “Functional Art“—pieces that transcend conventional furniture to become vessels of cultural storytelling. Her design journey, featuring a unique mixture of craft and identity

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