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Nature-Al Logic

The Internet of Things has made science fiction a reality.

A Blueprint For Re-Evolution: The New Normal In Architecture

Work expands to fill the time it is given. It was a common assumption and goal during the Industrial Revolution that once we mechanized our mundane everyday tasks, we would have an abundance of free time for leisure in which to pursue enjoyable activities.

When Clay Comes Into Play

Vinod Daroz’s striking ceramic sculptures are the result of a mysterious dialogue between his hands and the clay

Visual Appeal

Whether through photographs or films, Arjun Kamath has stories to tell and he does them with élan

Auto Focus

While Varun Sathe’s Pune-based studio is equipped to handle multi-genre photography, shooting cars and bikes is what gets his adrenalin revving

DESIGN CZAR

In the world of automotive design, Dilip Chhabria’s name is synonymous with luxury and the ability to blend eye catching esthetics with superb engineering. From his early days designing automotive accessories for the mass market to his evolution as a truly avantgarde designer, he has always been ahead of the pack!

Making A Difference

While public health design is a professional passion, Siddhartha Joshi is equally keen on pursuing his love for travel writing and photography

Designing For Impact

Effecting social change is what moves Nirmala Nair, and she uses her training as a designer to reach the widest possible audience

Beyond Buildings

Arjun Desai and Katherine Chia, founding principals of Desai Chia Architecture, believe that architecture can transform communities. Katherine tells POOL how they manage to do that across the United States and India.

Ambiguity Abstraction

Visual artist Sahaya Sharma is hoping to ‘make a lot of art that makes humans think and feel’. She seems to be heading in the right direction…

Meghalaya's Caves Are A Treasure Trove Of Unique Flora And Fauna

The unique caves of Meghalaya hold many secrets and provide a glimpse of Earth’s past.

The Art of Dance

Dancer Misty Copeland opens up about what it feels like to make history, as she channels artist Edgar Degas’s most famous ballet works to celebrate an ongoing exhibition at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. By Stephen Mooallem Photographs by Ken Browar & Deborah Ory

In Conversation With Tom Dixon

One of the world’s most celebrated contemporary designers and brands, the Brit icon is a fitting example of success purely because of his unfettered imagination and fearless ability to do the extraordinary every time.

Shahabuddin Ahmed: Rebellious Free Spirit

The Bangladeshi painter Shahabuddin Ahmed amazes one and all with his creativity and inspires with his rebellious free spirit.

Piramal Museum of Art : Rise Of The Private Museum

What does an art connoisseur do after building a fine collection? Throw it open to anyone wanting to take a look.

The 5 Indian Artists You Need To Know

Evaluating excellence in contemporary art isn't easy. Once upon a simpler time, you had painting, you had sculpture, and Michelangelo was the one guy that could really do both. In 2015, things are a bit more complicated. But whether it's a multi-channel video artist or a prolific ballpoint-pen doodler, Indias got some pretty serious players currently doing the rounds on the global circuit, with styles as varied as the Subcontinent itself. The commonality? They kick ass all over the place.

Making Her Mark

A light-filled loft cradles this artist’s expression.

Thanks to Da Vinci

Wicked classroom caricatures and tattoos fired up the passion for this self taught artist to strive to produce the perfect drawing.

My Story

Sharing her passion for art has become a way of life for this determined and talented artist.

Link to Life

This artist adores pastels … a medium which she believes can fall between painting and drawing. Her art is truly her link to life.

Don't Rock the Boat

What comes first … the title or the painting? For this colourful artist, it can be either – and experimenting can lead to accidentally creating individual techniques.

Art for Steven

Some years ago, this man was inspired to make the transition from cartooning to painting. He had always wanted to express himself in this way, and he dedicates every painting to his late brother Steven who inspired him.

To Be at One With Nature

“My art is who I truly am, and it has given me a freedom to become ‘just me’,” claims this talented lady.

Making The Picture Sing

Using her fine attention to detail, this artist creates a loving tribute to her subject.

The Noble Equine

Coloured pastel papers have been used to create this beautiful horse.

Pelicans To Portraits

This lady has painted everything from pelicans to portraits. She has completed commissions including cats, dogs, horses, possums, numerous beach scenes… and even a Scottish piper.

“I Cannot Imagine Life Without Art”

Throughout her story you can feel the delight and joy that radiates from this artist as she describes her passion for art.

Secret Support

Ink and Watercolours:

The Dog Portrait Artist

Honing her career by working with horses, this talented artist found her niche drawing animal portraits, specialising in dogs.

Passion for Portraits

An old school friend sparked a flame inside of this artist to rekindle her love of art.