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Art That Breathes with Nature: The Artists Championing Sustainability

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Across India’s creative landscape, artists are reimagining expression through an organic lens—turning to recyclable and natural materials as both medium and message. This growing movement reflects a deeper commitment to sustainability, where art not only tells stories but also responds thoughtfully to environmental responsibility.  As residents of Delhi gasp for air, the urgency to address […]

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Kalakriti Art Gallery Presents “Origin Story 2.0” in New Delhi

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Kalakriti Art Gallery announces the second edition of its acclaimed group exhibition Origin Story, opening on 31 January 2026 at Sameksha Gallery, IILM Center for Arts and Ideas, New Delhi. Curated by Satyajit Dave, Origin Story 2.0 will run until 10 February 2026 and forms part of the India Art Fair’s Young Collectors’ Programme. Building on the success of its first edition in 2025, Origin Story

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The naive art in action-A close look at Shilpi Rajan’s Artistic expression at Kochi Muziris Biennale

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Art is multiplicity; it is multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and intersubjective; therefore, it is impossible to define what art is. Art implies many things, and so is the artist. When the contemporary world suggests that art is a product of capitalism, the art life of Shilpi Rajan testifies that art is also ‘socialism,’ or at least an

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INSV Kaundinya: Reconstructed Fifth-century Indian Trading Vessel Sails to Oman

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In a symbolic reclamation of India’s seafaring past, the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya set sail Monday from Porbandar, Gujarat, embarking on a historic maiden voyage to Muscat, Oman. The engineless vessel, painstakingly reconstructed from fifth-century ship depictions, carries not just a crew but an entire civilisation’s maritime memory across 1,400 kilometres of Arabian

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The Indian Cultural Congress 2025 in Kochi Unites Art, Dissent and Diversity

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The Indian Cultural Congress 2025 in Kochi was held as a national gathering of artists, writers, scholars and performers, foregrounding pluralism, dialogue and resistance to cultural homogenisation. Over three days from December 20 to 22, the city was turned into a dense network of seminars, performances and exhibitions spread across multiple venues in Ernakulam.​ Event

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The 10 Defining Moments of Indian Art in 2025

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2025 marked a transformative year for Indian art, defined by centenary celebrations of modernist giants, record-shattering auctions totaling over ₹1,000 crore in high-value sales, and global institutional milestones like the M.F. Husain museum opening in Doha.​ M.F. Husain’s Untitled (Gram Yatra) set auction recordSold for ₹118.62 crore ($13.8 million) at Christie’s New York in March, becoming the

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Refurbished art as a Harbinger of the Bygone Harmony: A Close Reading of Ali Akbar’s Art Exhibits

Kochi Muziris Biennale /

Artist Ali Akbar’s works, exhibited as part of the curated show at the ongoing 6th edition of Kochi Muziris Biennale, are entirely contemporary in nature, posing questions while also advancing the Biennale’s mission and challenging the legacy of colonialism through a visual dialogue. These works directly and indirectly pose a multitude of questions to the

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Orange Tree’s Utsaah Collection: A Celebration of Handcrafted Artistry With Contemporary Designs

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Orange Tree has introduced the ‘Utsaah Collection’, a new furniture range that celebrates Indian heritage crafts through a contemporary design language. The homegrown lifestyle brand positions this collection as a fusion of handcrafted artistry, sustainable materials, and modern silhouettes aimed at elevating everyday living. The Utsaah Collection is conceived as a festive edit that blends

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Dotwalk Ajitara Art Residency to Host Open Studios for Winter Solace 2025

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Dotwalk Ajitara Art Residency will open its studios to the public from 12 to 14 December 2025, marking the culmination of the fourth edition of its two-month Winter Solace residency programme. The open studio hours will run from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, with a curatorial walkthrough led by Sibdas Sengupta, Curatorial and Programme Manager at Dotwalk Ajitara, scheduled on 12 December at

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India’s Artists, Curators and Collectors in Art Review’s Power 100

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India is prominently represented in ArtReview’s Power 100 for 2025, highlighting individuals who have shaped South Asian and global art landscapes through collecting, curating, and institution-building . Kiran Nadar, Natasha Ginwala, Bose Krishnamachari, Prateek & Priyanka Raja, and the Raqs Media Collective embody the country’s growing influence and ongoing commitment to contemporary art. Kiran Nadar:

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