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by Jincy Iype Aug 14, 2025
In Circa Press’ Logo Rhythm, Jim K Davies and Jamie Ellul chart 90+ band logos, from Zeppelin’s sigils to Metallica’s bolts, unearthing the myths behind rock’s iconic symbols.
by Anushka Sharma Apr 09, 2025
The American artist presents his interpretation of Michelangelo’s Pietà Rondanini, using light and music to enliven the spectators’ experience of the installation.
by Manu Sharma Apr 01, 2025
‘Death or Eternal Delight’ curator Maria C. Havstam joins STIR for a conversation about the duo’s shocking stop-motion film works.
by Anushka Sharma Mar 20, 2025
In an exclusive conversation, Yura Boguslavsky, animation director and co-founder of the collective, takes STIR behind the scenes of his evocative and experimental film repertoire.
by Kate Meadows Jan 17, 2025
In New York, the site of a prominent collection of ancient Egyptian art stages new perspectives on its influence through visual art, sculptures and performances.
by Manu Sharma Jan 12, 2025
Alexandrine Théorêt of MMFA joins STIR for an interview to explore Anri Sala’s classical music installation.
by Bansari Paghdar Jan 07, 2025
Designers examine the masculine archetypes of the Pandavas, contemporarily reinterpreting them as universal acts that transcend temporal and cultural confines.
by STIRworld Nov 27, 2024
The ninth edition of the Serendipity Arts Festival brings its diverse programme of events across the visual arts, theatre, music, dance and culinary arts to Goa this December.
by Shalmali Shetty Nov 25, 2024
STIR interviews Edinburgh-based artist Debjani Banerjee, discussing her exhibition Jalsaghar, which reimagines India through memory, mythology and place.
by STIRworld Oct 31, 2024
As AI technology continues to advance, STIR looks at artists like Harold Cohen and Yousuke Fuyama using AI for artistic and philosophical projects.
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Oct 24, 2024
A collaboration between Freecell Architecture and Gia Wolff brings a luxurious recording studio and estate to Jamaica’s tropical setting.
by Aarthi Mohan Oct 04, 2024
In an exclusive interview with STIR, Tony Award-winning designer Finn Ross shares how technology and narrative in video design are reshaping live entertainment.
by Bansari Paghdar Sep 19, 2024
The 40th MTV VMAs come to life with production designer Matt Steinbrenner’s innovative design, featuring four stages and a reinvented Moon Person.
by Rémy Jarry Aug 14, 2024
Speaking with STIR, the Artistic Director of the 15th Gwangju Biennale emphasises the relevance of Korean heritage in contemporary times through his curatorial approach in Pansori.
by Manu Sharma Jul 24, 2024
On the eve of the Paris 2024, we look at the Olympic athletes who have excelled in both art and sport. Here are STIR’s top picks.
by Manu Sharma Jul 03, 2024
Co-curator Ann Hoste discusses the Lebanese artist’s experimental music practice in an interview with STIR.
by Manu Sharma Jun 16, 2024
Sean Bidder of 180 Studios and The Vinyl Factory discusses vinyl hunting and the landscape of music in an interview with STIR.
by Ranjana Dave May 24, 2024
The interdisciplinary artist recently held her largest-ever solo exhibition at the Haus der Kunst in Munich.
by Alice Godwin May 06, 2024
Performed by professional mourners in Denmark, Start Again the Lament is inspired by the anatomy of grief from around the world, including Wayuu and Yazidi laments.
by Zeynep Rekkali Jensen Apr 25, 2024
With experimental sound portraits, Dermophonic at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milano brought to life the dreams and aspirations of strangers through art and music.
by Ranjana Dave Mar 13, 2024
Acts of remembering and forgetting frame the creative process in musician Soumik Datta’s performance work of personal anecdotes and comedy.
by Aarthi Mohan Feb 29, 2024
Exploring four decades of innovation and emotion, STIR joins the creative director on a multisensory journey through music, art and visual storytelling
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Feb 19, 2024
London-based architecture and design practice Levitt Bernstein transforms the historic concert hall into a multi-functional cultural hub.
by Dilpreet Bhullar Feb 07, 2024
The intergenerational artists of the exhibition The World that Belongs to Us draw upon the nuanced colonial history to revisit its ramifications in current times.
by Manu Sharma Jan 20, 2024
Co-curator Rani Singh discusses the late American artist’s tryst with faith, magic and New York.
by Aarthi Mohan Jan 17, 2024
Embark on a transcendent journey as Danish band WhoMadeWho breaks free from musical boundaries, weaving a tapestry of architecture, visuals and sonic wonders.
by Manu Sharma Nov 25, 2023
Curators Katerina Gregos and Stamatis Schizakis discuss the National Museum of Contemporary Art Αthens' twin offerings.
by Manu Sharma Oct 14, 2023
The cutting-edge gallery's co-founders Prateek and Priyanka Raja discuss the exhibition In Between the Notes.
by Jincy Iype May 30, 2023
STIR unpacks five major brand rehauls that spell evolution and cater to the ‘phygital’—Nokia, 7UP, Amazon’s Prime Video, Nordoff and Robbins, and Disney’s Freeform.
by Greater Than Gin Jul 07, 2022
Five contemporary artists re-imagined an iconic 1751 work in contemporary contexts at a curated exhibit alongside performances and gastronomical experience.
by Jerry Elengical Jun 24, 2022
Situated in a former warehouse within the arts district of the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, the newly-opened museum and archive offers an intimate look into Dylan’s artistic evolution.
by STIRworld Jun 13, 2022
ABBA returns to the stage in a temporary arena by Stufish Entertainment Architects in London, blurring lines between virtual and real worlds within a hexagonal timber-clad form.
by STIRworld Jun 07, 2022
With BIG winning the global competition for the Vltava Philharmonic Hall in Prague, STIR examines the diversity and merit of designs submitted along with the winning entry.
by Manu Sharma May 29, 2022
Turkish artist Kerim Safa discusses his retro animation practice, along with his involvement in the NFT marketplace.
by STIRworld Sep 29, 2021
The Swedish pop group has reunited after nearly 40 years with a new album and digital concerts in London - created by Industrial Light & Magic, that will commence in May 2022.
by Julius Wiedemann Sep 07, 2021
Julius Wiedemann dives into the metamorphosis of the modern music industry, brought on by the introduction of digital tools and the democratisation of recording and releases.
by STIRworld Apr 21, 2020
STIR looks into the reading habits of leading creatives - Indian graphic and typeface designer Shiva N. is reading Homo Americanus: Collected Works by Raymond Pettibon.
by Georgina Maddox Dec 18, 2019
Optical art artist Peter Sedgley has recently been showing his light patterned work around the UK - from the Tate to the British Council.
by Sukanya Garg Oct 28, 2019
ARoS Aarhus Art Museum presents the exhibition In My Shadow, showcasing text, music, video installations and photographic works of the artist, until February 16, 2020.
by Sukanya Garg Oct 15, 2019
In conversation with Smriti Rajgarhia, Director of the Serendipity Arts Foundation, about the upcoming Serendipity Arts Festival 2019 in Goa, from December 15-22, 2019.
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