Museum of Art & Photography opens to encourage a ‘museum going culture’
by Rahul Kumar Jan 20, 2021
STIR interviews Abhishek Poddar on the recent launch of MAP and his vision to present varied forms of Indian art and crafts under one roof.
Rahul is responsible for curating the Art section. He has been a Consulting Editor with Arts Illustrated and has written for various publications like Mint-Lounge and Vogue. Before retiring from mainstream corporate roles, he led an art venture for NDTV and was also involved in its television programming. He is a Fulbright scholar and a practicing artist.
Hans Op de Beeck creates achromatic immersive works
by Rahul Kumar Jan 05, 2021
Belgian multidisciplinary artist Hans Op de Beeck creates architectural scale works that invite viewers to wander and discover a magical world.
STIR selects five entries from its exclusive #PointOfNew open call
by Rahul Kumar Dec 31, 2020
With an overwhelming and enthusiastic response to react to the idea of ‘new’, here are the finalists and a brief about their work.
Turning the table: creator becomes a spectator!
by Rahul Kumar Dec 30, 2020
STIR Editor (Arts) picks his favourite published stories from the year 2020.
Defne Ayas and Natasha Ginwala on the curatorial framework of Gwangju Biennale
by Rahul Kumar Dec 10, 2020
The Artistic Directors of the upcoming edition of the Gwangju Biennale talk about the ideas of evolution through cognitive and lived experiences as the theme for the event.
Durjoy Bangladesh Foundation promotes South Asian art with international audience
by Rahul Kumar Dec 02, 2020
Durjoy Rahman speaks with STIR about his vision, and plans about his recent initiatives through an art foundation based in Berlin and Dhaka.
Moonis Shah investigates the politics of archived history through his practice
by Rahul Kumar Nov 21, 2020
Subjects of satire and violence in the art of Moonis Shah bring to focus the idea of using archival data as a tool to classify and control.
Art Basel embraces technology to enhance art viewing, not replacing physical fairs
by Rahul Kumar Nov 06, 2020
Marc Spiegler, Global Director of Art Basel, shares his views on virtual art viewing experiences, purpose of fairs, and strategic plans of Art Basel.
Murari Jha explores the idea of body as an object through his performative work
by Rahul Kumar Oct 28, 2020
Indian artist Murari Jha investigates emotions, experiences, and blurring of the line of body and landscape through his multidisciplinary practice.
Adam Hillman uses objects like fruits and chocolates to create his art
by Rahul Kumar Oct 20, 2020
American artist Adam Hillman creates intricately detailed abstract patterns using everyday objects and items of food as his media.
Unseen Art: Ceramist Dipalee Daroz shares her doodles in clay
by Rahul Kumar Oct 12, 2020
Dipalee Daroz talks about explorations with her medium, clay, and a work that allowed her to better control the unpredictable aspects of it.
Unseen Art – A STIR original series on works of art that have never been shown
by Rahul Kumar Oct 05, 2020
The specially curated series by STIR takes a peep into artist studios to explore a work that has been created but never placed before an audience.
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.
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.
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