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In its 2025 edition, Grow, Asia NOW turns its focus to West Asia
Oct 08, 2025by Srishti Ojha Oct 08, 2025
The 11th edition of the international art fair celebrates the multiplicity and richness of the Asian art landscape.
Inside RIBA's 2025 Stirling Prize shortlist: big, beautiful architecture, but rarely bold
Sep 11, 2025by Bansari Paghdar Sep 11, 2025
With London at the heart of architectural enquiry again, the shortlist aims to tackle Britain's most pressing urban issues, but has a concerning geographic and functional concentration.
Spanning creative spectrums, LDF reveals winners of the 2025 London Design Medals
Sep 09, 2025by Bansari Paghdar Sep 09, 2025
This year’s London Design Festival honours Michael Anastassiades OBE, Lord Norman Foster, Sinéad Burke and Rio Kobayashi, highlighting innovation and inclusivity in design.
Art & Bali brings Indonesian artists and culture to the global stage
Sep 08, 2025by Srishti Ojha Sep 08, 2025
The fair’s inaugural edition, with the theme Bridging Dichotomies, celebrates Balinese philosophy, Indonesian artists and Southeast Asian art with a sustainable twist.
The National Museum of Uzbekistan sees Tadao Ando probe "the origins of thought”
Sep 06, 2025by Bansari Paghdar Sep 06, 2025
Featuring Ando’s distinctive ‘pure’ spatial expression and minimal forms in concrete, the museum reflects the nation’s cultural identity with a contemporarily resonant design.
The 2025 Aga Khan Award for Architecture winners redefine community and resilience
Sep 02, 2025by Anushka Sharma Sep 02, 2025
From climate-responsive housing in Bangladesh to cultural infrastructure in Palestine, the 2025 award recipients celebrate architecture that honours heritage and inspires hope.
The Bagri Samaya series celebrates and amplifies women’s voices
Jul 30, 2025by Srishti Ojha Jul 30, 2025
The Bagri Foundation’s series, A Woman Hums: Women, Voice, Creativity, brings together women curators, artists, filmmakers and writers from across Asia and its diaspora.
In Minor Keys: Venice Biennale 2026 reveals its curatorial theme
May 27, 2025by Mrinmayee Bhoot May 27, 2025
The biennale's organisers acknowledged the passing of curator Koyo Kouoh, reiterating their support for her curatorial vision of "a collective score composed together with artists".
Donna Haraway and Italo Rota awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
Apr 07, 2025by Mrinmayee Bhoot Apr 07, 2025
The Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 confers the prestigious honour on the American philosopher and Italian architect for their contributions to architectural thinking and design.
Gelephu International Airport by BIG seeks to catalyse Bhutan’s urban and economic rise
Mar 07, 2025by Bansari Paghdar Mar 07, 2025
Designed by the renowned Danish practice, the calming design of the aerial transport hub embodies Bhutanese cultural heritage through mindful spaces and timber motifs.
Harnessing dualities in architecture, Liu Jiakun receives the 2025 Pritzker Prize
Mar 04, 2025by Anmol Ahuja Mar 04, 2025
The Chinese architect’s work received commendations on its enduring imperfections and the pursuit of a truth in material, often coming alive in perceived contradictions.
Individuality, authenticity & emotions inform Asian Paints ColourNext 2025 forecast
Mar 01, 2025by Asian Paints Mar 01, 2025
Introducing AP's Colour of the Year Cardinal, Wallpaper of the Year Spring Tune and the four Material Intelligence forecast trends Bad Taste?, Feel More, India Everywhere and Salt.
What Design Can Do Live New Delhi debuts in South Asia as a beehive of innovation
Feb 27, 2025by Mrinmayee Bhoot Feb 27, 2025
Taking place at India Habit Centre in New Delhi on March 8, 2025, the multidisciplinary design event will platform conversations on climate action to combat climate change.
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