Matt King speaks about co-founding Meow Wolf and creating immersive experiences
by Rahul Kumar Sep 25, 2020
STIR speaks to Meow Wolf on its objectives through its first and the newest projects, House of Eternal Return and Trash Temple.
Rahul has written for various publications and leading journals like Arts Illustrated and Mint-Lounge. He led an art venture for NDTV and was involved in its television programming. He is a Fulbright scholar and a practising artist. Rahul retired from mainstream corporate roles and as an Editor for STIR, he is responsible for curating the Art section.
Willy Verginer creates life-size sculptures layered with humour as the hook
by Rahul Kumar Sep 14, 2020
Italian sculptor Willy Verginer chisels wood to make realistic figures that react to serious contemporary issues.
Roobina Karode of Kiran Nadar Museum of Art deliberates on the art ecosystem
by Rahul Kumar Sep 02, 2020
In an exclusive interview with STIR, Roobina Karode looks back at her journey to evolve KNMA into a world-class museum and shares her views on the role of arts.
Kochi-Muziris Biennale to explore divergent sensibilities of collective discourses
by Rahul Kumar Aug 26, 2020
STIR speaks to Shubigi Rao and Bose Krishnamachari, as the team is in the final stages of the forthcoming edition of the most coveted biennale of the region.
Sharbendu De makes a painstaking journey to capture images of a rare tribe
by Rahul Kumar Aug 17, 2020
Ahead of World Photography Day, photographer Sharbendu De evokes emotions that go far deeper than a visual documentation of the Lisu community through near-surreal images.
Expressive photographs of Cop Shiva are his tools for creating social awareness
by Rahul Kumar Aug 14, 2020
On the occasion of World Photography Day, Cop Shiva discusses his adventure with the medium, possibilities it offers and aspiration for the future.
A peep behind the lofty canvases of Tyeb Mehta to discover his towering personality
by Rahul Kumar Jul 24, 2020
On the 95th birth anniversary of Tyeb Mehta, STIR presents an exclusive interview with Sakina Mehta, wife of the late artist, who takes us down the memory lane.
The naivety and oddity in the practice of Maarten Baas
by Rahul Kumar Jul 18, 2020
Dutch artist and designer Maarten Baas reflects on his works that straddle between art and design, object and performance, playful and intense, all at the same time.
Celebrated ceramist Jyotsna Bhatt leaves behind a legacy of perfection and beauty
by Rahul Kumar Jul 13, 2020
STIR reminisces and celebrates the contributions of the trailblazer of Indian contemporary ceramics, Jyotsna Bhatt, who passed away on July 11 at the age of 80.
Paul Harrison and John Wood talk about their practice that keeps humour at its core
by Rahul Kumar Jul 10, 2020
The duo discusses the Six Boxes series, and taking a two-dimensional plan to a three-dimensional performance, which eventually gets consumed in two-dimensional form through a screen.
Theo Jansen on his passion for developing strandbeests into ever evolving creatures
by Rahul Kumar Jul 03, 2020
Dutch scientist-turned-artist talks about his continued commitment for his wind-propelled kinetic sculptures, its evolution so far, and aspirations for future.
‘Garden of Six Seasons’ explores cultural multiplicities at Para Site, Hong Kong
by Jones John, Rahul Kumar Jun 29, 2020
Kathmandu Triennale Artistic Director Cosmin Costinas talks to STIR about how the Hong Kong art centre’s prelude to the event seeks to facilitate a dialogue against simple categorisation.
Poetic photography of the bestselling author, William Dalrymple
by Rahul Kumar Jun 23, 2020
The Historian’s Eye tells a visual tale of the travels and encounters of Dalrymple, exploring a whole new dimension of his creative expression.
Raqs Media Collective offers a unique vision as the Curator of Yokohama Triennale 2020
by Rahul Kumar Jun 17, 2020
STIR speaks to the trio of New Delhi-based Raqs Media Collective about the forthcoming Triennale in Japan, focusing on its curatorial framework and relevance in current times.
Priya Paul and Minal Vazirani speak of significant trends and future of arts
by Rahul Kumar Jun 10, 2020
A conversation with leading members of art ecosystem reveal key trends in the Indian art world and what the post pandemic future may have in store for us.
Multidisciplinary artist Manir Mrittik on his obsession with image-based practice
by Rahul Kumar Jun 05, 2020
In an exclusive interview with STIR, Bangladeshi artist Manir Mrittik shares the fascinating connotations of historic masterpieces in his contemporary discourse.
Artist Farah Mulla uses sound to create art and as the medium for therapy
by Rahul Kumar Jun 03, 2020
STIR investigates Farah Mulla’s experiments with aural experiences through her art installations, writing, and possibly cures that replace medical interventions.
Amar Kanwar's two simultaneous shows in UAE create experiential display for viewers
by Rahul Kumar May 19, 2020
STIR presents conversation between the curators of the two spaces in UAE that present artist Amar Kanwar’s films - Such a Morning and The Sovereign Forest - in a unique collaboration.
Zarina lives on through her influence on a whole generation of creative professionals
by Rahul Kumar May 11, 2020
Five artists from South Asian origin reminiscence their inspiration from the life and works of artist Zarina Hashmi.
Artists and designers join hands for STIR Creativity x Bombay Sapphire
by Rahul Kumar May 07, 2020
STIR shortlists a selection from the overwhelming 450+ entries to share the emotion and idea behind works centred around the idea of ‘21’.
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