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Preserving the Ancestral Terracota Crafts of Andretta Village, Himachal Pradesh.

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Contemporary artists based in Andretta showcase their practice at the India International Center in its recent and first ever group exhibition. Andretta, a name that sounds foreign, exists in the heart of Himachal Pradesh in India. The town appeared on the artistic and cultural map of Lahore, Delhi, and Punjab in the 1920s when actress […]

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Designing a New Narrative with Antariksh Design Lab

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Amidst India’s evolving design narrative, Antariksh Patole’s voice resonates with rare philosophical depth and material innovation. Through his Pune-based Antariksh Design Lab, he’s challenging conventional wisdom about materials and methodologies, most notably in his bold stance against the traditional reliance on wood in furniture design.  Learning through Design Experimentation A graduate of CEPT University’s specialized

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Power Couple Brings Stories of Nature & Conservation in Delicate Cyanotypes

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In Focus: Alchemy Stories | Reena Shah and Kushan Jasani Any partnership is a fine balance, whether marriage or an artistic venture. But for Ahmedabad-based husband-wife duo Reena Shah and Kushan Jasani, their precious art collaborative — Alchemy Stories — seamlessly combines a strongly shared love for art, nature, history, architecture, birds, and conservation. “It

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The Great Mughals’ Forgotten Legacy in India Goes On Display in London

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zebra in the Mughal era

V&A Museum’s Upcoming Exhibition Sticks the Artistic Grandeur of Mughal Hindustan on display amidst shifting Historical Narrative in India The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is set to unveil The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence, an exhibition showcasing the monumental artistic achievements of the Mughal Empire’s ‘Golden Age’ (c. 1560 – 1660). Running from

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Melding sustainability and design; Scrap to sculpture

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In focus: Deval Metal Art | Deval Verma Picture an artistic oeuvre that is a testament to the mastery of physics, engineering, and design. Each sculpture is a powerful, gleaming personification of the industrial aesthetic, projecting awe-inspiring scale and sleekness; the intricacy of every piece is almost meditative. And the best part? It’s all made

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Suggestive Paintings of Queer Priests and Nuns Spark Controversy in Mexico

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Can Blasphemy be Art and Turn Objects of Faith into Symbols of Free Expression? Fabián Cháirez’s latest exhibition in Mexico City has drawn the attention of religious and right-wing groups who accuse the artist of “Christianophobia.” Reminiscent of the recent accusations on legendary  Indian contemporary artist and modernist, M. F Hussain, depicting Hindu deities, Ganesha

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Playing with Shapes in Vatsal Shah’s Circle.Square.Triangle

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Alba Stool. Image Courtesy - Vatsal Shah

At the intersection of fundamental geometry and contemporary design stands Circle.Square.Triangle is a studio that’s redefining the narrative of Indian design under the creative direction of Vatsal Neeta Hemant Shah. His educational foundation built in Coimbatore’s industrial design program and Milan’s prestigious Domus Academy, Vatsal has become a compelling voice in the Indian design community. 

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Pehchaan: A Stunning Showcase of Forgotten 14th and 15th Century Textiles

Exhibitions /

The National Museum and the Devi Art Foundation collaborated to bring the Exhibition Pehchaan: Enduring Themes in Indian Textiles, held from 27 January to 23 February 2025, to life. It was a remarkable showcase of enduring Themes in Indian Fabric Design. Pehchaan is not merely an exhibition, it is a celebration of the ever-evolving identity

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Yashesh Virkar of Yasanche: ‘’You Don’t Sell Furniture, You Sell DESIRE’’

Interview /
Cast aluminium table lamp, Bhu collection.

Welcome to D-Talks: Enhancing Contemporary Art Dialogues in South Asia Yashesh Virkar is the innovative mind behind Yasanche by Yashesh Virkar, a design practice that transcends traditional home furniture and accessories. A Mumbai-born product designer who graduated from Raffles College of Higher Education in 2008, Virkar’s journey is marked by international exposure and a deep

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