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Mondrian Masterpiece Sells for $47.6M, Falls Just Short of Breaking Auction Record!

Mondrian Masterpiece

Christie’s Shocker: Iconic 1922 Piet Mondrian Painting Sells for Millions, But Not Enough to Break the Record! A rare and historic painting by Dutch modernist Piet Mondrian stunned the art world last night by selling for $47.6 million at Christie’s New York, an impressive sum, but just shy of smashing the artist’s auction record. Record-Breaker […]

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Preserving Heritage through Design: Nipun Prabhakar and Dhammada Collective’s Vision.

Nipun Prabhakar, Dhammada Collective Nipun Prabhakar, architect and founder of Dhammda Collective, offers a compelling vision for sustainable alternatives that challenge conventional development paradigms. Established in 2021 in Bhopal, Dhammada Collective is an interdisciplinary design and research group dedicated to designing spaces that serves as both functional areas and cultural testimony. The name “Dhammada,” derived

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Villa Swagatam Opens Third Call for Residency Applications: Here’s How To Apply

Villa Swagatam’s Residency A landmark initiative in the field of international cultural exchange, Villa Swagatam has announced the launch of its third call for applications for residencies across India, France, Bangladesh, and newly included Sri Lanka. Spearheaded by the French Institute in India and the French Embassy in India, the programme stands at the forefront

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Designing with Purpose: Parman Designs’ Vision for Future

Parman Designs’ give us insights into their philosophy of work, from nature to local, we cover it in Abir Pothi’s latest D-talk interview  In conversation with the visionary minds at Parman Designs, D-Talks uncovers a practice that honours India’s artisanal heritage while reimagining it for a contemporary world. From terrazzo bathtubs to sculptural benches, every

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Behind the Creative Mind of ‘Stree’, Akshita Hans and Story of Spaces

A true powerhouse of talent, Architect Akshita Hans, has made a name for herself in the design world with her company, ‘Story of Spaces,’ located in Delhi. Her path to this success is truly interesting, as she initially spent seven years in Mumbai designing sets for Bollywood movies, which she credits for her entrepreneurial leap.

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Villa Swagatam Launches Cross Residency Programmes in India

Deepening Cultural Dialogue Across France, India, and South Asia, The French embassy in India announces programmes for various residencies  The French Institute in India and the French Embassy in India announced the launch of the third edition of the Villa Swagatam cross-residency programme on 16th April 2025. The collaborative programme brings together around thirty partners

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Celebrating a Life of Aesthetics and Cross-Cultural Dialogue: Dr. Alka Pande Honoured by the French Government 

In a moving ceremony at the French Embassy in New Delhi, Dr. Alka Pande, one of India’s most eminent art historians and curators, was conferred with a prestigious honour by the Government of France, celebrating her immense contribution to the arts, Indian aesthetics, and Indo-French cultural relations. The award was presented by H.E. Thierry Mathou,

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Ipsita X Sangeeth, A Symphony of Architecture and Human Centric Design

At the intersection of architecture and electronics emerges a design partnership that defies conventional boundaries. Ipsita Rajak and Sangeeth K, the creative minds behind “Ipsita X Sangeeth,” blend their distinct backgrounds into a unified vision that’s reshaping our understanding of design.  Both New Media Design postgraduates from NID Gandhinagar, they approach creativity from complementary angles.

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KEPH Studio’s Philosophy of Slow Living & Slow Design

In the crowded landscape of contemporary design, KEPH stands as a defiant voice against homogeneity. Founded by NIFT Bhopal alumni Keyuri Bhargava and Resheph Christian, this experiential design studio emerged as a result of creative partnership forged in academic halls which was realized through bold material exploration. The duo, who both graduated in 2015, followed

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