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RojoNegro on Ritual, Resistance, and Indigenous Futures at the Venice Biennale

Interview, Venice Biennale 2026 /
Rojonegro

The artwork, created together by María Sosa and Noé Martínez, a Mexico-based artist collective known as RojoNegro, has drawn special attention from art lovers and received critical acclaim at the Venice Biennale. ‘Actos invisibles para sostener el universo’ is considered both the sounds echoing through Mexican worlds and self-defence, while also offering a respite from […]

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“Love Matters”: Kushal Ray on Intimacy, Observation, and the Lifelong Marathon of Photography

Interview /

Kushal Ray’s journey into photography is as unconventional as it is compelling. Born in Kolkata in 1960, he began his career as a sports journalist at The Telegraph before turning to photography full-time in the early 1990s. Self-taught yet deeply informed by observation and empathy, he quickly developed a visual vocabulary that diverged from prevailing

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Jyoti Bhatt Showcases India’s Craft Heritage in New Delhi

Exhibitions /

Renowned Indian artist Jyoti Bhatt showcases his photographs of India’s craft heritage in Craft, Community and Memory, a new exhibition in New Delhi. About the Exhibition Gallery Vayu and LATITUDE 28 present Craft, Community and Memory. It features 32 photographs by Jyoti Bhatt. The show runs from 21 May to 31 May 2026 at Gallery Vayu on

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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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Houses of Memory: Mohammed Joha at Venice Biennale 2026

Venice Biennale 2026 /
Mohammed Joha

The presence of Gaza-born artist Mohammed Joha, who has experienced numerous wars and later left his country for safety, at the Venice Biennale is something that deserves special attention, especially against the backdrop of ongoing wars. He is one of the most notable Palestinian artists, turning painting into a unique artistic experience. His distinctive aesthetics,

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Archivio: Dayanita Singh’s Venice Show Reimagines the Archive

Exhibitions /
Dayanita Singh

Dayanita Singh’s ongoing exhibition Archivio is now on view at the Archivio di Stato in Venice, marking the first time the historic institution has opened its doors as an exhibition venue. The show, which runs from April 17 to July 31, 2026, brings together two connected strands of Singh’s practice: her long engagement with Italian archives and

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Waiting Under Systems: A Curator Between the ICU, the Art World, and a World at War

Featured, Opinion Feature /
Myna Mukherjee

Written by Myna Mukherjee Musings from a Hospital Room Right now, my two babies, my pets, sit facing the door. Through the distant, unblinking eye of CCTV, I watch them hold their position: expectant, unwavering, and just waiting. As if the act of waiting itself might summon my return. Time gathers strangely around them; it

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Rahul Jain and Gunjan Arora Unveil River Flows in Delhi

Exhibitions /

Rahul Jain and Gunjan Arora present Threadarte, a captivating exhibition on reclaimed materials and river-inspired themes, now at Art Centrix Space in New Delhi. About Rahul Jain’s Threadarte Exhibition Rahul Jain and Gunjan Arora form Threadarte, a duo with over 20 years of work in sustainable art. They turn waste yarns, old textiles, and metal

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Suman Dey Explores Urban Memory in New Show in Kolkata

Exhibitions /

Suman Dey returns with Chance Remains of Another Time, a solo art exhibition in Kolkata at Emami Art that reflects on time, memory, and the changing cityscape. About the Exhibition Opening on 20 March 2026 at Emami Art, Chance Remains of Another Time presents a new body of paintings by Suman Dey that reimagines urban existence through abstraction.

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Artist Jitish Kallat Becomes the President of the Kochi–Muziris Biennale

Kochi Muziris Biennale /

The Kochi Biennale Foundation has announced that acclaimed contemporary artist and curator Jitish Kallat will assume the role of President of the Kochi–Muziris Biennale to chair the selection of the curator for its next edition. The announcement was made by Dr. Venu V., Chairperson of the Foundation, marking a significant moment in the Biennale’s leadership transition. Kallat, who lives and

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