Avantika is a freelance writer based in Mumbai. Her writing spans a range of mediums—from lifestyle journalism to theatre and advertising. She writes primarily about art, design and travel and enjoys writing investigative pieces about cultural trends from around the globe. In addition to her work as a lifestyle reporter, Avantika is also a playwright with a special interest in plays for children.
by Avantika Shankar Mar 15, 2021
Chilean architect Matías Zegers talks about his prolific career, his passion for earthy concrete, and his belief that the essence of architecture is not form, but feeling.
by Avantika Shankar Mar 01, 2021
STIR speaks to Paul Green of the gallery on the Nobel Prize-winning musician and poet’s impressive oeuvre of visual art, and his burst of creativity during COVID-19 lockdown.
by Avantika Shankar Feb 15, 2021
Visions of the Future is a collection of objects designed to nudge behaviour, rethink production systems, and breed a new culture of mindful consumerism.
by Avantika Shankar Feb 11, 2021
Experiential installations and immersive artworks at the NGV Triennial in Melbourne confront audiences with questions of co-habitation and complicity in public space.
by Avantika Shankar Feb 03, 2021
The Triennial at Melbourne’s National Gallery of Victoria considers a future in which nature regains control over architecture and design.
by Avantika Shankar Jun 18, 2020
STIR speaks with Salone del Mobile.Milano President Claudio Luti on the future of the design fair in the post-COVID world, and the role of design in crafting the new normal.
by Avantika Shankar Mar 07, 2020
Perron, one of the most prolific designers in the world, in an interview with STIR reveals his unique approach to design and creating moments that make the world stop and watch.
by Avantika Shankar Sep 11, 2019
Designer Matteo Fogale curates an exhibition featuring 10 Uruguayan design studios, each of whom will present new work inspired by the poetry of literary icon Juana de Ibarbourou.
by Avantika Shankar Sep 04, 2019
Luxurious, sustainable and portable - NO.MADE - a mobile home unveiled earlier this year at Salone del Mobile in Milan, is a feat of design in more ways than one.
by Avantika Shankar Aug 24, 2019
Tackling the issue of waste in the fashion industry, artists Sigi Ahl and Abigail George-Erickson of Eileen Fischer discuss the importance of sustainability for the brand.
by Avantika Shankar Aug 07, 2019
Suchi Reddy, founder of US-based architecture firm Reddymade, shares her perspectives on design, and how she has managed to build a dynamic and relevant body of work.
by Avantika Shankar Jul 18, 2019
The design firm from Milan – creator of architectural structure made of mushroom mycelium – explains why the fungus material is a sustainable building material for architects.
by Avantika Shankar Jun 27, 2019
STIR takes a look at how a Portland theatre company created a vibrant contemporary arts venue while also preserving a piece of the city’s history.
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