Art and Community
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Why should designers care about art? Because art gives you a perspective of the cultural zeitgeist. It tells you what we value, our fears and sometimes how to eat a mushroom. Looking at you, Warhol. Want to challenge your perceptions? The 13th edition of Mumbai Gallery Weekend from 9th – 12th January 2025 presents the […]
A quick internet search on Subodh Gupta is enough to fill your screen with a treasury of stunning works of art. With almost two decades of creating larger-than-life masterpieces using the humble bartan (kitchen utensil) and exhibiting at some of the most prestigious museums and art galleries of the world, the artistic genius has returned […]
“Mumbai apartments are so small, so cluttered, there is no space to do anything!” Tanvi Lehr Sonigra exclaims in exasperation. On a Saturday night, abandoning my chock-a-block to-do list of laundry and doom-scrolling, I left my own small, cluttered Mumbai apartment to watch her perform Aw, So Sad! — a play by Ek Tappi Productions […]
Bombay Sapphire Creative Lab launches its global campaign Saw This, Made This in India on World Creativity Day. Featuring city-inspired art installations and crafted cocktail experiences, the initiative celebrates India’s diverse artistic heritage. Bombay Sapphire’s Creative Labs aims to inspire creativity within oneself. At its core, this endeavour is about drawing inspiration from the rich […]
When used calculatedly, even the most vivid colours can transform into a refined and sophisticated canvas. In the southern precinct of Mumbai, nestled right on the seafront Marine Drive stretch is a home, where a vivacious colour story blooms, dynamically interspersed with contemporary design clues. Cue, Ayesha Puri Kanoria, Associate Architect at Sanjay Puri Architects, […]
On a rainy afternoon, blanketed by dark (unpredictable) clouds and a windy temper of Mumbai — the agenda was set for the day. To visit Amadeo by Oberoi, the first such standalone elevated restaurant by the hospitality group in the thrumming nexus of Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC). Plucking clues from the palatial premises’ […]
The economist turned painter, known for her sense of individualism, Nayanaa Kanodia is a pioneer of the genre of L’Art Naif in India. Exhibiting her latest selection of artwork, later this month, at the famed Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai, her style is well known and characterised as having an air of whimsy with flat, […]
Conceptualised by Ameet Mirpuri, Principal Designer at Design Studio and his team, this 4000 sq ft lavish home in Hyderabad is a play on neutral hues and edgy patterns. Known for its beauty and affluence, the ‘City of Pearls’ makes for the perfect landscape of this home styled by Samir Wadekar, that stimulates your senses […]
Art is longing. You never arrive, but you keep going in the hope that you will. Written by the German painter and sculptor Anselm Kiefer, I read and repeat this quote over ten times, before every word absorbs into my intellect. The magic about the word ‘longing’ is wherever you see it, you’ll most likely […]
Ideas don’t happen in isolation. You must embrace the opportunities to broadcast and refine your ideas through the energy of those around you. From fabrics to food, everything requires a new idea to sustain the changes taking place. So, when two design powerhouses—Atmosphere and Pollack Associates unveiled a textile collection together for the first time […]
Demystifying a charming slice of India’s colonial past. Illustrating impeccably nuanced design ideologies and aesthetics. Enriched in India’s rich textile grandeur and reminiscent of Kerala’s cultural history. “This home is an endearing gift from a father to his daughter,” describes Meera Pyarelal, Founder and Interior Designer, Temple Town, referring to the 5,000 sq ft home […]
A basic tenet of any healthy relationship is open dialogue and transparency. And an underplayed yet necessary virtue is the art of listening. Sometimes, between what is said and what is not, a lot is lost in translation. The same holds true for fabrics and furnishings. The day you decide to venture out in search […]
Everyday we put on our best adulting face and head out to the daily hustle we call work. Though all days at work might not always be interesting, an engaging office design connected to natural surroundings is surely something to look forward to. Imbuing a similar theme is The Aventador Office by 23DC Architects that […]
For over thirty years, Jill Bokor has combined her love of art, design and philanthropy with her entrepreneurial skills. With her extensive experience in publishing that began at the NEW YORK Magazine, serving as publisher and editorial director of the internationally influential Art + Auction—Bokor has developed a discerning eye for all things good design. […]
A sense of nostalgia, even some unrealised sentiments of joy and longing for a certain someone, someplace, something, deluge your mind as you keenly gaze at the ‘Looking Back at The Future’ exhibition by Todo Paintal, a humble, seasoned lover of art. Showcased at Gallery Threshold in New Delhi, 79-year-old Paintal surprised the audience and […]
When a nation is born, the arts and artists play an integral role in effectively articulating a shared idea of the country to its people. During India’s freedom struggle against colonialism, Indian art and literature flourished and soon became a source of national pride. Be it bringing back the memories of the unparalleled emperor Shivaji […]
Chumbak—the globally inspired lifestyle brand was born out of its founders Shubhra and Vivek’s love for travel and collecting memorabilia. Much like their bespoke works, co-founder, director—product and design, Shubhra Chadda, remodelled their abode into a home that is equal parts joyous and uplifting. Located in Bangalore’s Indiranagar, the 2,000 sq ft home for the […]
Freedom Square is a state-of-the-art testimony of the city’s bountiful past and aspiring future. The multi-disciplinary firm De Earth was entrusted with the conceptualisation of Freedom Square on behalf of IIA Calicut center. Commemorating the heroic fights and other significant historical movements for India’s freedom struggle, this project was realised with design as an integrated […]
Minimalist, timeless and modern—best describe this Placid Penthouse, a stunning expanse weaved together by the creative duo Mehul Shah and Mitul Shah of Studio Yamini. We love how the abode renders a tranquil vibe and a serene charm, suggestive of its moniker. Nestled in a prime area of Vadodara, this 2,300 sq ft residence is […]
The Carbonado Residence 01, designed by Shiv Dada and Mohit Chawla of 23DC Architects, borrows its name from black diamond—a rare gem that lends its striking characteristics to the house. Inspired by the mineral, the irregular yet refined edges paired with tones of black and grey reflect in the structure’s facade. Settled in a recently […]
A vintage, industrial-chic charm takes the aesthetics of this apartment a notch higher! Curated by Vinithra Amarnathan, founder of Weespaces, this home is infused with all things rustic—exposed bricks, textured concrete, metal frames and timber decor. Contrasting accents are paired with spirited hues in this 3,200 sq ft home in Hyderabad. It belongs to a […]
Layered with seamless spaces, eclectic elements and artistic charm is this 5,000 sq ft Mumbai apartment. It is designed by mother-daughter duo Nina Puri and Ayesha Puri of the renowned Sanjay Puri Architects for a joint family, wherein every member requested a unique preference of style. “Each space has been distinctively curated to meet each […]
Nikita Mahajan of The ChalkWhite Home fashions a timeless, four-bedroom condo in Gurugram’s lavish DLF Crest. She’s christened it “the house with a view” as it opens up to picturesque views of the Aravalli forest belt. Realised as an individualistic space for the homeowners, the 3,000 sq ft abode exudes understated luxe with a touch of […]
Enveloped within a gated community, this tropical paradise christened ‘House That Rains Light’ by Lijo.Reny.architects celebrates nature by showering abundant ventilation, fluid circulation and sprinkles of serenity. This tranquil, 2,950 sq ft home in Kerala is cocooned in a tight plot of residential fringe, with only the eastern front open to vacant land. The house […]
Christened Living Walls by Treelight Design, this penthouse in Bengaluru is defined by sharp angular geometry and soft textural balance. The 17th floor apartment is a subtle reflection of seamlessly integrated spaces, which celebrate stellar vistas of the garden city. “The design was driven by the fact that the homeowners, a young couple, love to […]
Art and technology form the basis of New World, a global initiative by Apple and It’s Nice That, which celebrates the role of creativity in rebuilding a better world. Its virtual studio sessions have so far included artists Sameer Kulavoor and duo Jiten Thukral and Sumir Tagra. Kulavoor’s session explored our surroundings in a unique […]
Abundant daylight streams in and illuminates this eighth floor residence in Ahmedabad, by Ego Designs, which overlooks the bustling cityscape. This 3,200 sq ft apartment is realised as a simplistic space, where every element plays its part without dominating the other. It is planned in a linear manner with common spaces (living, dining and kitchen) […]
Cocooned in a private enclave within the majestic woodlands of Dallas, Cherokee Trail by Chad Dorsey Design is truly a warm and inviting abode. This residence is a corner property on an acre, encompassed by dense foliage and a view to the adjacent park. While it is a two-levelled villa, it is designed to engage […]
We’d love to live in a house that ages gracefully over time! That’s why we’re in awe of this simplistic abode christened ‘Art of Minimalism’ by Vivek Kadecha, founder and principal designer of Vivek Kadecha Interiors, Lifestyle & Design. This 700 sq ft home in Ahmedabad is a canvas of integrated spaces and textures with […]
With a penchant for meditative calmness, the 2,500 sq ft Morning House by Karan Darda Architects is fashioned to render an ambience with spiritual opulence and simplicity. Nestled in one of Pune‘s prime residential zone, this four-bedroom apartment is encompassed with dense foliage and opens out to the view of a panoramic hill. “The homeowners […]
There’s no chance that we won’t crush over a facade that’s wrapped in exposed bricks! Painted in a traditional hue, this home christened Brickly Affair by Greyscale Design Studio embraces a vernacular charm with concrete modernity. The earthy home sits on a 2,400 sq ft plot in Bengaluru and has three levels. It is crafted organically […]
Marbella Villa in Gurugram is the latest addition to MADS Creations‘ revered portfolio. Each section, including the three bedrooms, suits the personal preferences of the homeowner (a fashion designer who shall remain nameless) as well as reveals designer Meenu Agarwal‘s signature style. The 3,200 sq ft home is split into three levels. On the ground […]
Exuding a warm and animated essence, this Florence-styled residence by The BAD (Bureau for Architecture and Design) Studio unfolds like a free-verse poetry in consonance with the spaces and their functions. The 4,000 sq ft residence in Surat is split into two levels to resonate with the ever-evolving lifestyles of the homeowners—a family of four […]
Nothing paints a grander picture of luxury than a copious abode soaked in a veneer of exclusivity and refinement. Designer Jatin Kapoor, founder and creative head of Mantra One, is known for visualising simple spaces with a sense of grandeur. And he’s done exactly that with this 1,800 sq ft residence in upscale DLF Phase […]
This modern-day bourgeois casa is designed as both a place to live as well as a vessel of art that is key to its narrative. It belongs to Catherine Vautrin and her husband, architect Tiziano Vudafieri, who is one half of the Milanese practice Vudafieri-Saverino Partners. In Milan’s Porta Venezia area, this home cleverly mixes […]
This Park Street apartment, designed and renovated by Rebecca James Studio, draws inspiration from its existing layout that’s reminiscent of Parisian style and exudes a sense of timelessness. The 4,000 sq ft duplex is a neutral-hued sky parlour located in London‘s Mayfair neighbourhood. Considering that it’s not been modified for 25 years, the family home […]
Crafted with illuminating patterns, details and handmade pieces, Anand House is a minimal residence weaved together like a rich elegant tapestry. This 3,050 sq ft home designed by Kuryaāt Spaces and Arts celebrates Vadodara’s heritage of exposed bricks. The four-bedroom residence is tucked amid a choreographed cluster of bungalows, away from the urban edifice, and boasts […]
From the outset, I wanted my home to reflect my taste and personality, not to mention, my art collection. White walls, makrana marble flooring, windows and even the curtains are chosen such that they train the gaze of all visitors towards what’s most important to me—the art! Whites and greys are the only shades seen […]
Have you ever witnessed an apartment that embodies timeless interiors and yet boasts decor pieces that belong to different time zones? Well, we bring to you a classic example of how spaces can be crafted by merging elements of the past with the help of this modern Moscovian apartment. Designed for a free-spirited young woman […]
Designer Charlotte Moss’s words: “There are two things that make a room timeless—a sense of history and a piece of the future” stick with us as we tour Olga Sedova and Prohor Mashukov’s 860 sq ft abode. It is nothing short of an artsy canvas and an enchanting story, bound together by Natalia Onufreichuk’s quirky […]
