Every few years, Kolkata’s vibrant art scene finds itself at the crossroads of tradition and transformation—and the 3rd Kolkata International Art Exhibition 2025 (KIAE 2025) is precisely that moment of convergence. Nestled in the cultural enclave of Joka, this compelling showcase takes place...
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The Dhaka Art Summit has become the beating heart of Bangladesh’s contemporary art scene—a biennial event that transforms the capital into a hub of imagination, dialogue, and global connectivity. Founded in 2012 by the Samdani Art Foundation, the summit offers a dynamic platform where emerging...
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Nakshi Kantha is more than just embroidery—it is poetry in thread, stitched with love, memory, and spirituality. Rooted in rural Bengal and thriving in the heartlands of Bangladesh, this age-old tradition turns worn-out fabric into living art, often created by women as a form of storytelling,...
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Rickshaw art is one of Bangladesh’s most colorful and unconventional art forms—a blend of popular culture, folk expression, and mobile storytelling. Found mainly on cycle rickshaws in Dhaka, Chittagong, and other cities, this vibrant visual language turns everyday transportation into a moving...
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Zainul Abedin is more than a celebrated painter—he is the architect of modern Bangladeshi art. Revered as Shilpacharya or “Great Teacher of Art,” his influence shaped not only the aesthetics of the country but also its cultural identity. Through brush and pencil, Abedin captured the struggles,...
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Jamdani weaving stands as a symbol of Bangladesh’s artistic finesse and cultural endurance. More than just fabric, Jamdani is a story told in thread—a story of elegance, identity, and resilience. With its roots tracing back to the Mughal era, this intricate handloom tradition once adorned the...
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In a world racing toward artificial intelligence and hyper-urbanization, Indian artist Beenu Gupta invites us to slow down and look closely at the patterns nature has always known. Her latest body of work explores the concept of sacred geometry—those intricate shapes and symmetries found in...
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New York City’s subway has always been a hive of energy, diversity, and unexpected encounters. Now, thanks to a bold new initiative by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), it’s also becoming an open gallery of imagination and playfulness. The city’s underground is no longer just a...
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Rome’s Galleria Borghese has long been a sanctuary for classical sculpture and Renaissance mastery. But in a historic first, the museum welcomes a living female artist into its storied halls — Wangechi Mutu, a Kenyan-American visionary whose exhibition Black Soil Poems redefines the...
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In 2025, bridal art has taken a creative leap with a new trend that’s charming everyone—from wedding planners to brides-to-be. Say hello to Sole Mehendi, a fresh take on traditional henna that focuses solely on the soles of the feet. While hand and foot mehendi have always been an integral part...
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