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Masnavi: Global Artists Reimagine Folklore Through Miniature Art at New Delhi Show

Exhibitions /

Ojas Art, New Delhi is set to host “Masnavi: Lores Across Lands,” a major group exhibition curated by Khushboo Jain, opening on November 23, 2025, and running until January 11, 2026. The show features nearly 60 works by artists from across the Indian subcontinent, Turkey, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and the UK, each examining how […]

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Design ni Dukaan’s ‘Roop Aroop’ Reimagines Indian Craft Through Contemporary Form

Design /

Ahmedabad-based design studio Design ni Dukaan, led by architect Veeram Shah, has unveiled its latest collection Roop Aroop, which reinterprets traditional Indian craft as functional, modern design. The collection transforms handcrafted textiles and weaving traditions into objects of daily use, ranging from seating and storage systems to partitions and tables, while retaining their artisanal essence. Rooted in the philosophy of “Roop” (form) and “Aroop” (essence), the collection draws inspiration from the verses of Sant Kabir, envisioning craft as a living, evolving practice. “Our aim was

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Neekoee Foundation Showcases Recent Works by Contemporary Artist Amit Ambalal in Ahmedabad

Exhibitions /

The Neekoee Foundation is currently presenting a solo exhibition of recent works by veteran contemporary artist Amit Ambalal at the Urmila Kailash Black Box, located opposite Gujarat University in Navrangpura, Ahmedabad. The exhibition opened on November 13 and runs through November 15, 2025, with viewing hours from 4 pm to 8 pm daily. An opening ceremony was

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Art Mumbai 2025, Day 2: Intergenerational Dialogues and Material Conversations Take Centre Stage

Art Fair, art market /

The second day of Art Mumbai 2025 at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse unfolded with renewed energy as galleries across the fair deepened their narratives of materiality, memory, and philosophical enquiry. From Emami Art’s multigenerational dialogues and Shrine Empire’s feminist readings to Art Centrix Space’s vernacular vision, the day underscored the evolving landscape of Indian contemporary art

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US Researchers Uncover the Pigments in Traditional Indian Paintings

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Harvard University researchers have completed a groundbreaking analysis of pigments used in traditional Indian paintings, creating the first comprehensive scientific dataset of materials employed by South Asian artists. The study, conducted under Harvard’s Mapping Color in History initiative, examined forty-two pigments and artists’ materials from the workshop of renowned traditional Indian miniature artist Babulal Marotia

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Art Mumbai 2025: A Multidisciplinary Celebration of South Asian Art and Culture

Art Fair, art market /

Art Mumbai 2025 is set to deliver an ambitious, multidisciplinary programme from November 14 to 16, with a vibrant array of talks, performances, workshops, and curated walks across the city. This year’s fair spotlights regional and global dialogues, innovative art practices, and community engagement, establishing itself as a major destination on the cultural calendar.​ Key

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Contemporary Artists Examine Urban Flux and Renewal at New Delhi Exhibition

Exhibitions /

The Visual Arts Gallery at India Habitat Centre is currently hosting Flux/Resonance, a group exhibition featuring ten prominent contemporary Indian artists, curated by Nalini Malaviya, a prominent Art consultant and curator. Running through November 11, 2025, the exhibition brings together works by Biswa Basu, S. Kantha Reddy, Malay Saha, Naba kumar Chakrabarty, Nandesha Shantiprakash, Partho

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Indian Excellence at Dubai Design Week 2025

Design /

Pramāna and Silpakara Design Studio are participating in Dubai Design Week 2025, showcasing their collaborative floor-standing lamp MĪNĀRA at the Double J Collective in the Dubai Design District (d3), UAE. Their booth features the MĪNĀRA lamp, which is a unique blend of craftsmanship and artistry, designed as both a sculptural object and functional lighting piece.​

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The Confederation of Indian Industry’s Vision for Design in an Ever Changing World

CII Global Design Summit 2025 /

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has positioned design as a cornerstone of India’s competitive advantage in an increasingly complex global marketplace. For more than 125 years, CII has shaped India’s development trajectory, and today, through its National Committee on Design, it champions design as a transformative tool for economic growth, social development, and environmental

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Art Mumbai 2025: Anchoring South Asia’s Global Art Presence

Art Fair, art market /

South Asia’s premier art fair returns to Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse from November 13–16, 2025, for its third edition. Since its inaugural edition in 2023, Art Mumbai has emerged as an anchor event in the regional art calendar, establishing itself as a vital convergence point for artists, galleries, collectors, and institutions reshaping how the world perceives

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