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A Solitary Modernist: Revisiting A. A. Raiba at Thapar Gallery

Exhibitions /
A A Raiba

The Thapar Gallery’s exhibition of paintings by Indian contemporary artist A. A. Raiba offers insights for anyone interested in Indian art history and its transition to modernity. Two exhibitions are being held at Thapar Contemporary and Thapar Gallery. The exhibitions, organised by Thapar Gallery and Thapar Contemporary, showcase the continuing value of artistic practice throughout […]

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India Pavilion Opens at Venice Biennale 2026 with ‘Geographies of Distance’

Venice Biennale 2026 /
India in Venice

Today marks the opening of the Pavilion of India’s historic exhibition, Geographies of Distance: Remembering Home, at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. The show, which is organised by Dr Amin Jaffer and presented by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, features five prominent modern artists whose works explore what

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Crafting Timeless Furniture: Swetha Vegesana’s Journey with Intent Made

D-Talks, D-Talks, Interview /

In today’s design world, furniture is no longer just for sitting or storing things. It is about feeling, memory, and how people live with objects day after day. This idea sits at the heart of Intent Made, a studio founded by Swetha Vegesana. Intent Made comes from an architectural way of thinking. Every object connects

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

craft & Handmade, Visual Culture & Ai /

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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Farewell to Raghu Rai: The Pioneer Photographer Who Leaves Behind Forever Memories

Obituary, Photo Gallery /
Raghu Rai Portrait

Written by Georgina Maddox “A photograph has picked up a fact of life, and that fact will live forever,” Raghu Rai once said. Rai (1942–2026) passed away on the 26th of April 2026, after a stoic two-year battle with cancer. He leaves a mark on the art and culture community, alongside the newsmakers and documentarians

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Architecture as Responsibility: Inside Practice of Feel and Bari Studio 

D-Talks, D-Talks, Interview /

In a practice where design is as much about systems as it is about space, this architect has steadily built a studio that bridges imagination with execution. From an unconventional start—initially aspiring to become a pilot—to discovering architecture through early experimentation with digital tools, the journey reflects a deep-rooted commitment to learning by doing.  Through

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A Fistful of Sky: Subodh Gupta’s Architecture of Memory at NMACC

Exhibitions, Review /
Subodh gupta a fisful of sky

At the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai, Subodh Gupta’s A Fistful of Sky is one of the artist’s most expansive exhibitions in India in recent years. Curated by Clare Lilley and on view from 3 April to 17 May 2026, the four-floor presentation brings together new commissions, key works from across Gupta’s career, and immersive

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Unsettling Narratives: Sohrab Hura’s Fluid Worlds at Venice Biennale

Venice Biennale 2026 /
Sohrab Hura

Indian multidisciplinary artist Sohrab Hura’s presence at the 2026 Venice Biennale marks a pivotal moment for modern Indian art. Known for defying singular focus, Hura mixes photography, film, text, sound, and drawing, making his technique always evolving. His participation underscores both his international standing and the rising importance of multidisciplinary, process-focused art today. The Artist

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Rakesh Patel to Exhibit at French Sculpture Park by J M Decorp

International Art News /
Rakesh Patel's "Architectural Maze -II" for the sculpture park in France

Ahmedabad-based artist Rakesh Patel will present a sculpture at the Château du Grand Launay sculpture park in France, a project envisioned by noted collector Jean Marc Decorp. Spread across two hectares, the park features works by over 25 international artists and remains open to the public from April to October. Patel is the only Indian

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