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The 'Land of SRK', Tolstoy, and soft power: Cultural diplomacy powers Indo-Russian relations
December 20, 2025 1:53 pm
With the recent visit of President Vladimir Putin to India to mark the 25th anniversary of the Declaration on Strategic Partnership between India and Russia, I began reflecting on the importance of cultural ties and exchanges between the two countries
At Serendipity Arts Festival and Kochi-Muziris Biennale, artist Birender Yadav's work gives voice to the migrant self
December 17, 2025 7:01 pm
Yadav has built more than a decade of art practice around questions of labour and identity, looking at sites of labourers and brick kiln workers
Art as witness: How Aban Raza paints protests as lived reality
December 16, 2025 12:28 pm
In Raza’s vigorous and gestural strokes, which allude to German expressionism, lie hidden the anticipation before and the exhaustion after a protest, making her works evocative and real
Serendipity Guide: What to expect at the 10-day art, music and theatre celebration
December 08, 2025 6:39 pm
To be held in Panjim from December 12 to 21, Serendipity Arts Festival, in its 10th edition, will showcase a rich tapestry of visual art, performances and immersive experiences at venues spread across the city
Crochet, clay, and chores: The untold story of urban women blending work, art, and survival
November 07, 2025 4:45 pm
Across Delhi and Mumbai, women are turning household skills into artful side businesses-and a source of dignity.
All about Sumehara, or smell harassment in Japan
September 29, 2025 5:48 pm
Interestingly, the Japanese approach to strong smells has much to do with the country's climatic conditions.
'Feeling paw-sitively cosy on this rug': Sara Tendulkar tries her hand at tufting -- here's everything you need to know about this hobby
September 28, 2025 4:58 pm
This carpet making technique uses a special tufting gun, which shoots loops of yarn through the mesh fabric, allowing for the creation of furry patterns and textures.
Making art accessible: festivals, regional outreach, market growth
September 28, 2025 11:52 am
Jodhpur Arts Week (JAW) will showcase projects that promote collaborations between traditional artisans from the region and more recognised mainstream names.
Sri Lanka to Kerala: Rooted in the Earth
September 17, 2025 6:01 pm
Artists Pradeep Thalawatta and Hasseena Suresh explore the emotional and political afterlives of history in their works on view at Latitude 28 in Delhi.
Chronicling the Quotidian: Pratap Deb’s ongoing retrospective documents the everyday lives of ordinary men and women
September 12, 2025 5:39 pm
The artist explored diverse styles but his practice was consistently marked by a sense of empathy for the fellow human being
ART AND CULTURE PHOTOS
MF Husain painting sells for Rs 118 crore, becomes most expensive modern Indian art
March 24, 2025 10:42 am
Learn about the artist and the significance of this historic auction.
A pictorial tribute: Remembering the late iconic artist Himmat Shah
March 03, 2025 1:28 pm
Beyond sculptures, Himmat Shah documented his artistic explorations through drawings, prints, and writings
A special tribute to Krishen Khanna’s 100-year legacy
August 20, 2024 4:08 pm
Celebrating veteran artist Krishen Khanna’s 100th Year, this exhibition highlights Krishen Khanna’s profound contributions to abstract figurative art and showcasing his journey through various artistic phases.
Gustav Klimt's 'Portrait of Miss Lieser' fetches $32 million euros at auction
April 25, 2024 12:29 pm
The work was long thought to have been lost when in fact it was hanging in a private villa near Vienna for decades, according to the auction house Im Kinsky that put it on display in January before putting it under the hammer.
A new group art show features various artistic expressions
April 13, 2024 8:48 am
Titled Evoke – Ignite, Awaken, Stir, the show at The Stainless Gallery, Mira Corporate Suites, Mathura Road, New Delhi is on from April 13-16, 2024
Celebrating the enduring legacy of artist FN Souza on the occasion of his centenary year
April 11, 2024 9:30 am
Immerse yourself in the legendary world of F.N. Souza at the Dhoomimal Gallery, established in 1936 making it India's oldest contemporary art gallery.
Multi-disciplinary artist's works explore themes like importance of self-acceptance, honest expressions
April 09, 2024 5:57 pm
The exhibition on till May 1, 2024 can be viewed from 11 am to 7 pm at Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai
Artist Divyaman Singh's latest exhibition takes viewers on a 'celestial journey'
April 04, 2024 12:52 pm
Through Singh's brish strokes, the exhibition promises to be a unique exploration of the cosmic and the earthly realms
Landmark exhibition celebrates birth centenary year of Indian modernist KG Subramanyan
April 01, 2024 3:47 pm
Experience a landmark exhibition celebrating KG Subramanyan, a towering figure in Indian art. "One Hundred Years and Counting" explores 7 decades of his artistic journey with over 200 paintings, sculptures, and unseen archival material.
A new exhibition reflects on today's 'chaotic and disrupted world'
April 01, 2024 9:28 am
The exhibition is at Urban Fringe, the underground studio, Okhla Phase 1 from April 12 to 22, 2024
ART AND CULTURE VIDEOS
‘On the Basis of Sex’ Review: How Ruth Bader Ginsburg Became ‘Notorious’
June 22, 2020 6:05 pm
“On the Basis of Sex” does a brisk, coherent job of articulating what Ginsburg accomplished and why it mattered, dramatizing both her personal stake in feminist legal activism and the intellectual discipline with which she approached it.
Street Art in India: Through the art of Miles Toland
June 22, 2020 6:06 pm
We met Miles Toland in Dharavi, spoke at length about Street Art and how it can educate the masses. He speaks about public art and how it also belongs to the masses and in the streets.
India Art Festival hosts first edition in national capital
January 16, 2016 9:24 am
New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): After hosting successful four editions in Mumbai and an international edition at World Trade Centre in Seoul, Korea, India Art Festival has flown in to Delhi with over 300 artists and 40 art galleries from 15 Indian cities and 5 countries under one roof. From contemporary work to modern art or complex art forms, the three day long festival aims to provide a platform for artists, galleries, art collectors and connoisseurs to come together for dialogues and collaborations. Here, a few artists presented their own-self through their canvas, while few simply expressed their passion towards the art. Apart from this, one can get their hands on Urdu calligraphy carved on sculptures, miniatures that have taken 30 long years to get complete, portraits which are knitted with beads, colourful threads, precious and semi-precious stones and a lot of breath-taking paintings by various artists. India Art Festival, which began on January 14, will conclude onJanuary 17.
Space Jam: Graffiti as StreetArt
April 17, 2014 4:07 pm
At a recent graffiti showdown in the city, artists from across the country gathered to showcase their styles. http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/space-jam-3/
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