India and its vibrant aesthetic are everywhere right now. From the V&A’s nod to Indian royalty in its Cartier show, to design fairs such as PAD (Pavilion of Art and Design), TEFAF (The European Fine Art Foundation) and Frieze, where Indian art, jewellery and design have a stronghold. In department stores — Harrods, Selfridges, Bergdorf … Read more
Last Sunday, 100 elephants entered Beverly Hills’ palm-lined streets, home to many Hollywood stars. No one backed away in fear, though — because the large beasts were handcrafted from the invasive Lantana camara plant, and travelled on trucks decorated with vibrant Indian lorry art. It was the last leg of The Great Elephant Migration, a 5,000-mile installation art … Read more
The 12th edition of India Design ID last week was all about looking inward â at the countryâs heritage skills. Local participants raised the bar to match global standards with their ideas and creativity. I was pleasantly surprised at the new India Modern that I saw, with craft, design and quality evident in the many … Read more