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NorBlack NorWhite Unveils “Church of Palm” at Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2026

New Delhi-based fashion and cultural collective NorBlack NorWhite, known for fusing traditional Indian crafts with contemporary streetwear, debuts its new multidisciplinary art practice AMMA Studios with an installation titled Church of Palm at the 2026 Kochi-Muziris Biennale. Founded by Amrit Kumar and Mriga Kapadiya, NorBlack NorWhite traces its roots to long-standing relationships with artisans and craft communities across India. The duo has spent more […]

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Weaving Spaces, Shaping Stories: Craft-Led Design Unites Six Studios at India Design ID 2026

A subtle but significant trend is emerging in Indian architecture, where fabrics, surfaces, and handcrafted materials are becoming vital architectural components rather than ornamental afterthoughts. Studios that approach fabric, fibre, and craft as storytelling mediums rather than just materials are driving this change. This idea is embodied by six exceptional brands at India Design ID

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Macron in Delhi: Charpai, Couture and Comics Herald Indo-French Cultural Bridges

French President H.E. Mr Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the French Institute in India (IFI) on 18 February 2026 marked a significant deepening of Indo-French cultural ties, with a spotlight on artists, writers, designers and craftspeople as “new cultural passeurs” between the two countries. Event overview and The Brij announcement Held in New Delhi as part

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The Five Best-Designed Lighting Studios in India to Watch at India Design ID 2026

The new generation of lighting studios in India—brands that consider light not only as illumination but as architecture, sculpture, and emotional narrative—are the clearest example of the country’s fast-changing design landscape. Five studios at India Design ID 2026 stand out for their inventiveness, material, craft, and form expertise. When combined, they symbolise the future of

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5 Best Things We Look Forward to at India Design ID 2026

India Design ID Delhi 2026, the 14th edition of India’s premier design week, runs from February 19-22 at NSIC Grounds, Okhla, drawing over 125,000 visitors to explore “The Age of Design Syncretism”—blending heritage, modernity, craft, and technology. Held annually in February, India Design ID showcases over 150 Indian and international brands in furniture, lighting, decor,

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A Touch of Parisian Reverie: UDC Homes Captures the Poetry of Everyday Walls

There’s a subtle transformation unfolding in interior design, a movement from stark minimalism to spaces that embrace warmth, narrative, and atmosphere. UDC Homes’ latest wallpaper collection, A Touch of Parisian Reverie, mirrors this evolution through designs that celebrate the gentle artistry of Parisian living. Rather than depicting Paris through its landmarks, the collection channels its moods:

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All you need to know about India Design ID Delhi 2026 edition

India Design ID returns to New Delhi from February 19–22, 2026, at the NSIC Grounds, Okhla, for its 14th edition, positioning itself once again as the country’s most definitive design week. In an evolving design landscape, the fair doubles down on its role as a creative vanguard through a strengthened India–France collaboration and a packed

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Beyond the Algorithm: AI, Design, and the Enduring Value of  Craft 

Vishal Bhand Ph.D.  The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed the landscape of design,  from generative visuals and predictive trend analysis to automated prototyping and mass  customization. As algorithms become increasingly capable of simulating creativity, an inevitable  question arises: What happens to human-led design, craft practices, and traditional knowledge  systems in the age

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A Rendezvous of every day Signifiers and Beyond: Looking through ‘Cop Shiva’s Viewfinder

The artistic questions posed in “Like Gold”, a collateral project of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, such as Cop Shiva’s Being Gandhi, are anything but static depictions; instead, they represent a rigorous re-negotiation of the Indian story. The artworks of “Cop Shiva,” a photographer-artist who works as a police officer during the day, navigate the bureaucracy and

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