Art

October 18, 2026

Bhutanese Artist Uses Intricate Geometry To Blend the Past and Present on the Same Canvas

For Bhutanese artist Yeshi Pelden, tradition is not a fixed asset passed down from one generation to the next. Instead, he sees it as a living, breathing entity capable of generating new ideas. This concept sits at the center of his artistic practice, as seen in his intricate paintings that bring past and present together on the same canvas. Pelden draws from the longstanding tradition of Thangka painting.

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October 15, 2026

Art Exhibition Explores the Deep Connection Between Mumbai’s Fishing Communities and the Sea

For Mumbai’s Koli fishing communities, the sea holds generations of cultural knowledge. In Salted Caviar, an exhibition at TARQ in Mumbai, artist Parag Tandel draws on his Koli heritage to examine how coastal development and emerging technologies threaten traditional ways of life. Through sculpture, cyanotype, and archival research, he explores the ties between Indigenous knowledge and the marine environments that sustain it.

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October 13, 2026

British Museum Extends Bayeux Tapestry Viewing Hours After Visitor Criticism

Waiting in line can be frustrating, regardless of how excited you are. Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at the British Museum, there has been criticism over just how long it takes for ticket holders to get inside, with some visitors waiting up to two hours to see the historic work and then feeling rushed once they finally make it in.

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October 11, 2026

Leandro Erlich Celebrates 10 Years of His Iconic Swimming Pool Installation With an Underwater Selfie

Artist Leandro Erlich, the creator of Swimming Pool (2016), has finally taken a selfie with his iconic work. It’s the 10th anniversary of the underwater installation, originally designed by Erlich exclusively for Museum Voorlinden, a contemporary art museum in Wassenaar, near The Hague. Since its inception, Swimming Pool has drawn viewers in with an immersive, mind-bending experience.

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