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The men who played queens, and the Jatra that left them behind
October 03, 2026 1:36 pm
The death of the traditional folk theatre of Bengal has led us to ask questions about what happened to its artists after their careers ended.
How Lily Sawian is taking Khasi music beyond Shillong
September 11, 2026 4:26 pm
Rooted in Khasi music but drawn to jazz and blues, the Shillong singer-songwriter Lily Sawain performed at the recent North East Festival
Best cities for Gen Z to live in worldwide: Tokyo tops Time Out's global rankings
August 07, 2026 6:31 pm
Top 10 Best Cities for Gen Z to Live In Worldwide: Time Out's latest global rankings evaluated vibrant culture, affordability, nightlife, walkability and quality of life.
Top 10 best cities for art and culture in the World 2026: London at #1, Jaipur ranked at #18
June 19, 2026 4:02 pm
Top 10 best cities for art and culture in the World 2026: Whether you are hunting for contemporary galleries, historic architectural marvels, or vibrant street art scenes, this ranking guide reveals the ultimate bucket-list cities driving human expression today.
Raja Ravi Varma painting sells for record Rs 167 crore: How India's most expensive artist made art for the masses
April 02, 2026 4:13 pm
Believed to have made more than 7,000 paintings, Varma combined European realism with Indian sensibilities. His inspiration came from varied sources — from Indian literature to dance drama.
‘Don’t move Kalakar Katta, regulate traffic’: NGO makes case for saving Pune’s popular cultural gathering spot
March 30, 2026 12:06 pm
Pune’s Kalakar Katta has served as a gathering point for painters, photographers, people from various fields of art, and visitors seeking a space for creative interaction and cultural exchange.
An art festival at Travancore Palace celebrates tribal art
March 11, 2026 4:49 pm
Organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, FICCI and NGMA, Tribes Art Fest 2026 brings together over 75 artists and more than 1,000 artworks.
An exhibition at Delhi's Bikaner House explores why documenting art matters
February 22, 2026 10:44 am
"Moving Archives", a group exhibition, examines how archiving can shape and help preserve art
The Delhi Art Exhibitions guide: What and Where
February 12, 2026 2:07 pm
The India Art Fair might be over but galleries across the Capital continue to host several exciting exhibitions.
My home is on my two legs…I have no sense of a homeland: Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei
February 07, 2026 11:03 am
The internationally renowned artist speaks on making connections between India and himself and his iterations of modern Indian masters SH Raza and VS Gaitonde in Lego
ART AND CULTURE PHOTOS
What is the Mid-Autumn festival?
September 25, 2026 12:21 pm
The Mid-Autumn Festival falls in September or October each year. This year, it will be celebrated on September 25. Here’s everything you need to know about the festival.
Meet artist Radhika Chitalia, who turned her grief into art on pages of father’s passport
September 24, 2026 11:56 am
Ever thought a passport could become a canvas for art? Here’s the story of Radhika Chitalia, who turned her grief into art on the pages of her passport.
Know everything about the history of Oktoberfest
September 20, 2026 11:46 am
Oktoberfest is the world's largest folk and beer festival, held annually in Munich, Germany. This year it began on 19 September, 2026 and will go on till 4 October, 2026. Know more about the origins of the festival.
Know all about this clock that moves counter clockwise in Bolivia
September 18, 2026 5:10 pm
Ever heard of a counter clockwise clock? Well, it exists! And its in Bolivia. Here's everything you need to know about it.
6 of the world’s oldest languages
September 17, 2026 12:46 pm
From ancient Mesopotamia to South India, these six languages trace some of humanity’s earliest written records.
Famous Ganesh temples to visit this Ganesh Chaturthi
September 13, 2026 5:22 pm
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 begins on Monday, September 14, 2026, marking the vibrant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha. These are some must visit temples to enjoy the festivities this year.
Delhi art exhibitions to visit right now for a deeper perspective
September 18, 2026 5:22 pm
These are some spooky art exhibitions currently running around Delhi. Don't miss out on them.
Ancient martial arts traditions from around the world
August 31, 2026 11:04 am
From age-old combat traditions to centuries-old fighting techniques, explore the martial arts that have shaped cultures worldwide.
Who was artist Peder Mørk Mønsted?
August 29, 2026 10:10 am
Known for his vivid and lucid landscape art, Mønsted remains one of the most prominent realist artists in art history.
Framing the absurd: The secret world of Man Ray’s photography
August 27, 2026 12:40 pm
Born on August 27, 1890, Man Ray was an American visual artist who later became a naturalised French citizen and spent much of his career in Paris. Although he maintained informal associations with both Dadaism and Surrealism, he played a significant role in shaping and advancing both movements.
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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