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Crossing lines: Queer artists on borders, belonging and nationhood
Jun 12, 2026by Agnish Ray Jun 12, 2026
Queer and migrant identities intersecting at this year’s Venice Art Biennale highlight the normative exclusions of the nation-state.
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Sahra Hersi on the charms and challenges of participatory public design
May 08, 2026by Aarthi Mohan, Pranjal Maheshwari May 08, 2026
STIR talks to the London-based artist and spatial designer about navigating contribution, care, and ownership when creating for and with the people.
Alexandra Munroe and Jitish Kallat on art, space and interstellar encounters
Mar 20, 2026by Ranjana Dave Mar 20, 2026
In a conversation with STIR, Kallat and Munroe reflect on the instability of knowledge and what it means to stage a tightly argued exhibition inside an imperfect building.
Local voices, global reach: Latin American art fairs gain ground
Apr 28, 2025by Mercedes Ezquiaga Apr 28, 2025
From Brazil to Chile and Peru, Latin American fairs embrace local voices and practices while expanding their reach and reshaping the future of contemporary art.
A Klein bottle and an ellipse: X Zhu-Nowell on reimagining arts institutions
Apr 25, 2025by Ranjana Dave Apr 25, 2025
The executive director and chief curator of Shanghai’s Rockbund Art Museum in conversation with STIR about returning to China, institutional models and their wildest curatorial ideas.
Art meets life: In Hong Kong, broader economic trends shape the art market
Apr 11, 2025by Ranjana Dave Apr 11, 2025
In a frenetic week of art fairs, auctions, exhibitions and parties, Hong Kong channels longer histories of global trade.
Goa's art scene moves away from the market and towards the community
Mar 25, 2025by Mustafa Khanbhai Mar 25, 2025
India's metro-centric, closed-door art world encounters novel challenges in Goa, where markets are reinvented to side-step the usual economic forces.
The Nagari Bioscope prompts cinematic explorations on ‘Mobility in Urban India’
Mar 05, 2025by Bansari Paghdar Mar 05, 2025
Set on the convergence of architecture and filmmaking, the competition spotlighted India’s urban mobility issues, awarding the Mumbai-centric film Sundari as the winner.
Bêka & Lemoine's city-matographic odyssey in the freewheeling 'Homo Urbanus' project
Feb 21, 2025by Mrinmayee Bhoot Feb 21, 2025
STIR speaks with the filmmaker and artist duo about their ongoing project, which trains an unrelenting eye on the everyday life of the city and how people negotiate public spaces.
Fame, fortune and fruit: Yu Cheng-Ta makes durian an unlikely co-star
Jan 31, 2025by Ranjana Dave Jan 31, 2025
Performing as durian tycoon FAMEME across multiple projects, the Taiwanese artist explores Asian male identity and geocultural intricacies at Malaysia's Blank Canvas.
Is the Asia Pacific Triennial really curated?
Jan 22, 2025by Rémy Jarry Jan 22, 2025
The 11th edition of the Asia Pacific Triennial stands out for its distinctive approach, which challenges conventional methods of exhibiting contemporary art in Asia and Oceania.
'Agonistic Assemblies' asks, if it is possible to design a politics of, by and for the people
Jul 05, 2024by Mrinmayee Bhoot Jul 05, 2024
The book edited by Markus Miessen and part of the University of Luxembourg’s Cultures of Assembly examines how architecture influences participation in democratic systems.
The 'Submerged Heritage' and divergent narrative of Afobaka dam in Suriname
Jun 01, 2024by Almas Sadique Jun 01, 2024
In conversation with STIR, Vincent van Velsen details the human cost of constructing the Afobaka dam in Suriname, heralded as a developmental project by the colonial Dutch entity.
Sheft Farrace's transformation of a 1920s warehouse into an exemplary workspace
Jun 01, 2024by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Jun 01, 2024
Playing well into the quintessential Los Angeles trope of unassuming exteriors that conceal a completely different world within is the 8th Street Warehouse designed by Sheft Farrace.
Pallavi Paul on her solo exhibition at Gropius Bau, based on two healthcare crises
May 28, 2024by Ornella D’Souza May 28, 2024
In a conversation with STIR, the New Delhi and Berlin-based artist and filmmaker reflects on her artistic language in How Love Moves.
From crisis to creation: adolescents, education and the architectural response
Jan 15, 2024by Aarthi Mohan Jan 15, 2024
STIR in conversation with curator Joaquim Moreno as the Classroom exhibition at Z33 - House for Contemporary Art, Design & Architecture in Belgium advocates for a reimagined approach to education.
With 'Hand and Machine,' architects revert to analogue forms of expression
Jan 08, 2024by Jincy Iype Jan 08, 2024
Hand and Machine. Architectural drawings at Norway's National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design investigates the roles of drawing in architecture, and of architecture in society.
Trulioo's HQ in Vancouver showcases the future of post-pandemic workspaces
Nov 16, 2023by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Nov 16, 2023
Canada-based Edit Studio's design for fintech company Trulioo's headquarters combines global influence and employee well-being.
179 Lincoln Street is a transformative revival of a historic Beaux-Arts gem in Boston
Oct 03, 2023by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Oct 03, 2023
Atelier Cho Thompson's renovation delicately balances past and present in the heart of Boston's business district.
Gaudi Parparcen and his ruthlessly glitched digital visions
Jun 11, 2023by Manu Sharma Jun 11, 2023
Canadian glitch artist Gaudi Parparcen discusses his practice and purpose
Andreu World: Empowering change through inclusive workplace design
Jun 08, 2023by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Jun 08, 2023
At Clerkenwell Design Week 2023, Andreu World discussed creating inclusive workplaces by focusing on well-being, equity, and the new dynamics of office environments.
Marking time through art – 'Notations on Time' by Ishara Art Foundation
May 11, 2023by Divya Menon May 11, 2023
The exhibition Notations on Time showcases the works of 20 contemporary artists who explore the dimensions of time through art.
Mutu Loka Café in Bandung exemplifies reconstructive deconstruction
Apr 17, 2023by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Apr 17, 2023
Indonesia-based Aaksen Responsible Aarchitecture breaks down parts of an old structure to re-establish it as a modern cafe space.
Asian Paints ColourNext 2023 forecast reflects on hope, resilience and tranquillity
Mar 03, 2023by STIRworld Mar 03, 2023
Asian Paints and ColourNext announce the 20th edition of forecast stories with four design directions—Gothilicious, Edge of the Forest, Sleep Sense and Shroom.
Sumu Fumu Terrace by Nendo: a multifunctional labyrinth of ease
Jan 26, 2023by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Jan 26, 2023
Japanese design firm Nendo uses glass and greenery to create Sumu Fumu Terrace, a communication lounge catered to the new age of home marketing for home builder Sekisui House.
A closer look at the socio-economic impact of art biennales and festivals in India
Dec 23, 2022by Shraddha Nair Dec 23, 2022
With a crowded calendar of art festivals and biennales this year, we look at the impact of large art festivals on the local economy and culture post COVID-19.
Five projects reflecting the social and participatory architecture of 2022
Dec 19, 2022by Sunena V Maju Dec 19, 2022
Best of 2022: STIR rounds up five architectural projects that displayed commitment towards community upliftment and helped reinvent a social identity.
WAF 2022 highlights architectural response to climate change and post-pandemic life
Dec 05, 2022by STIRworld Dec 05, 2022
The 15th edition of the World Architecture Festival celebrates architectural responses to collective life renewal post pandemic and commitments to combating climate change.
'Green Modernism' at Museum Ludwig explores the decolonial nature of plants
Dec 02, 2022by Aastha D. Dec 02, 2022
Green Modernism: The New View of Plants, a pilot project at the Museum Ludwig in Germany, looks at the anthropogenic history of plants.
Recurring exhibit ‘Roppongi Crossing’ returns to Mori Art Museum, Tokyo
Nov 12, 2022by Shraddha Nair Nov 12, 2022
Kondo Kenichi, Senior Curator at Mori Art Museum, talks to STIR about navigating post pandemic life through the lens of art showcased at Roppongi Crossing 2022.
Inventive synergies – the OSLO Architecture Triennale 2022 on “Mission Neighbourhood”
Nov 05, 2022by Divya Menon Nov 05, 2022
The 2022 edition of the Oslo Architecture Triennale focused on the art of conscientious urban planning and the invention of good neighbourhoods.
Exploring slow curation in times of crisis that necessitate quick response
Oct 31, 2022by Rahul Kumar, Samta Nadeem Oct 31, 2022
Examining the concept of slow curation, its formal structure, and its applicability in the hyperdigital world of today.
Doreen Garner takes us through ‘Revolted’, her new solo exhibition in NY
Oct 14, 2022by Shraddha Nair Oct 14, 2022
The New Museum in New York presents Doreen Garner’s exhibition Revolted, transporting us through the history of pandemics through the lens of the transatlantic slave trade.
The Zium Gallery shows us how to do virtual art galleries the right way
Oct 04, 2022by Shraddha Nair Oct 04, 2022
Australia-based Michael Berto speaks with STIR about building The Zium Gallery, a digital art space that leverages video game formats to create an immersive experience.
Investigating how the pandemic influenced Vanessa Mwangi's digital imagery
Sep 28, 2022by Rahul Kumar Sep 28, 2022
Illustrative Chronicles: Examining the illustration approach of Vanessa Mwangi, creator of Gucora Andu, and how she uses her art to support black lives, feminism, and other causes.
‘Sporta Pils Dārzi’: the story of developing a community garden from nothing
Sep 27, 2022by Sunena V Maju Sep 27, 2022
In Riga, Latvia, the local community took the initiative to convert a brownfield site into a community garden, aiding the recreation and gardening needs of the neighbourhood.
Aashti Miller's intertwined career as an architect by day and illustrator by night
Sep 14, 2022by Rahul Kumar Sep 14, 2022
Illustrative Chronicles: Investigating how Aashti Miller's architectural background has influenced her illustration career and discovering her inspirations and goals.
Anthony Samaniego's pixel ephemera: exploring works in the new media space
Sep 10, 2022by Manu Sharma Sep 10, 2022
American artist Anthony Samaniego speaks with STIR about his stunning photo manipulation art.
'Episodes from the Pandemic' highlights the flow of creative production during lockdown
Aug 27, 2022by Dilpreet Bhullar Aug 27, 2022
The exhibition Episodes from the Pandemic at Kunsthalle Dessau presents the work of six artists who put up a resilient face in the trying times during the global pandemic.
Artist Surekha Sharada self-curates her solo show 'Is Today Better Than Yesterday'
Aug 08, 2022by Shraddha Nair Aug 08, 2022
The installation and video artist's solo exhibition in Bangalore is an expression of her own experience in dealing with notions of loss and mortality during the pandemic.
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