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When is Space? An exhibition on Contemporary Architecture from 21 January to 31 March 2018

Commissioned by Jawahar​ ​Kala​ ​Kendra and Curated by Rupali​ ​Gupte​ ​&​ ​Prasad​ ​Shetty. ‘When is space?’ intends to discuss the contemporary architecture and space making practices in India. Space here refers to the multi-scalar dimensions at which one thinks of architecture, from the idea of the universe, to collective institutional forms to the micro environments […]

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Architecture in a Noisy, Fractured and Consumerist Environment by Ar. Shirish Beri with Prof. K T Ravindran

Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA, Saket) invites you to an illustrated talk on ARCHITECTURE IN A NOISY, FRACTURED AND CONSUMERIST ENVIRONMENT By Ar. Shirish Beri with Prof. K T Ravindran on 1st August 2017, Tuesday, 6.30-8.00pm. The session is part of “Architecture Adda” – an ongoing series concurrent to exhibition ‘Delhi – Building The […]

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The second edition of the RIBA International Prize launches with stellar Grand Jury led by Elizabeth Diller

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is delighted to announce the second edition of the RIBA International Prize, the highly prestigious award for the world’s best new building. Opening for entries today, (4 July 2017), the RIBA International Prize will be awarded to a building which exemplifies design excellence, architectural ambition and delivers meaningful […]

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FREESPACE – La Biennale di Venezia 16th International Architecture Exhibition curated by Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara

FREESPACE Venice (Arsenale and Giardini), May 26th to November 25th 2018 (Preview May 24th and 25th) Venice, June 7th 2017 – The President of La Biennale di Venezia, Paolo Baratta, together with the curators of the 16th International Architecture Exhibition, Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara, met the press today at Ca’ Giustinian to launch the […]

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Glimpses from Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2016 – Part II

BARA BHASKARAN Amazing Museum 2013-2016 are an archipelagic history of the present. Reconstructing the Kerala’s past within the broader Indian conversation, Bara Bhaskaran draws on a variety of sources to convey a vision that is distinct and engaged,attesting to the disappeared nuance of a true history from below.   GABRIEL LESTER Gabriel Lester’s Dwelling Kappiri Spirits is a large […]

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‘The Pyramid of Exiled Poets’ by Aleš Šteger from Kochi Muziris Biennale 2016

Do the dead ones talk? Yes! In ‘The Pyramid of Exiled Poets’  they do talk in strange tongues. Once you start walking inside the pyramid, which is dark and hot inside has the puzzle like pathway. While you walk, you could listen to the whispers of the dead poets talking in strange language. As there […]

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Step into the grandeur of nether world – Step Well

Step Wells are wells or ponds in which the water may be reached by descending a set of steps. They may be covered and protected and are often of architectural significance. They also may be multi-storied having a bullock which may turn the water wheel (“rehat”) to raise the water in the well to the […]