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New Exhibition at NGMA, Mumbai Celebrates Ratan Parimoo’s Pioneering Abstraction

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National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Mumbai, in collaboration with Gallerie Splash, presents “Ratan Parimoo: Pioneer Abstractionist, An Exhibition of Paintings 1958–1973.” This landmark retrospective showcases more than 150 works by Ratan Parimoo, one of India’s most distinguished modernists—renowned painter, art historian, and educator. The exhibition is open to the public from September 12 to […]

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Festivals Through Art Lens: Gods, Goddesses, Their Idols, Their Vehicles, Navratra, Dussehra and More

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Artists who Captured Durga Puja of Bengal Worshipped through Durga Puja, one of the grandest festivals in India, which commemorates the victory of Good over Evil as goddess Durga defeats Mahishasura demon. There is more to this festive season than just worship; it provides a platform for artistic blooms: sketches, drawings, paints and artwork bringing

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Abhay Sehgal’s Roots & Rebellion Explores Youth, Culture, and Belonging

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Abhay Sehgal Artworks

A new exhibition by contemporary artist Abhay Sehgal opened this week at Bikaner House, New Delhi. Titled Roots & Rebellion, the show presents Sehgal’s latest body of work, delving into youth, patriotism, and cultural identity through a layered visual language that merges abstraction, storytelling, and personal reflection. It is presented by The Usual Suspects. Sehgal, who

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Tom Vattakuzhy’s Solo Exhibition Set to Open in Delhi

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Vadehra Art Gallery presents artist Tom Vattakuzhy’s solo exhibition “The Shadows of Absence” in collaboration with the Institute of Contemporary Indian Art (ICIA) and with the support of AstaGuru in Delhi from August 21st to 13th September 2025. Curated by art historian R. Siva Kumar, the exhibition presents a layered and nuanced reading of Vattakuzhy’s

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Pioneer of Deconstructivist Architecture Helmut Swiczinsky Dies at 81

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Vienna – Helmut Swiczinsky, co-founder of the influential Vienna-based architecture firm Coop Himmelb(l)au and a pioneering figure in deconstructivist architecture, died July 29, 2025, at age 81. Born in Poznań, Poland, in 1944, Swiczinsky studied architecture at Vienna University of Technology and the Architectural Association in London. He co-founded Coop Himmelb(l)au in 1968 with Wolf

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Twenty Well-Known Abstract Painters Who Changed the Way We Look at Painting

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The post-World War II American art movement known as abstract expressionism first appeared in the 1940s. It emphasises the spontaneous and dynamic application of paint on the canvas, often using large brushstrokes to depict the emotional and subconscious aspects of the artist’s experience. This movement greatly impacted the development of contemporary art and the mid-20th-century

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Exploring the Enigmatic World of Edward Hopper’s Art on His Birthday

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On This Day, 22nd July American painter Edward Hopper remains a revered figure in the art world. Edward Hopper was known for his evocative paintings that capture the essence of modern life. From the famous ‘The Nighthawks’ to captivating Edward Hopper art prints and artworks, his oeuvre continues to leave an indelible mark on art

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The Shadows of Absence: Tom Vattakuzhy’s First Solo Exhibition in India

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Presented by The Institute of Contemporary Indian Art and AstaGuru The Institute of Contemporary Indian Art (ICIA), with the support of AstaGuru, is pleased to present The Shadows of Absence—the first-ever solo exhibition in India by celebrated artist Tom Vattakuzhy. The exhibition will be held at the Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata, from

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