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Red Fort to host India’s maiden art, architecture and design biennale

At Red Fort, Dec 9-15, India's 1st Art, Architecture & Design Biennale will showcase replicas of iconic Indian buildings & structures. PM Modi to inaugurate. Exhibitions, panel discussions & interactive sessions to celebrate India's built heritage & 75 yrs of independence.

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

A glimpse into 1970s France: Thota Tharani’s timeless sketches on exhibit

.Acclaimed artist Thota Tharani's collection, Down the Memory Lane, is on display at Alliance Française Madras. The 70 sketches, created between 1976-77 during his fellowship in Paris, capture the city's architecture, culture and people. His unique style of sketching, which defies categorisation, was inspired by the diversity of India. The…

The Hindu · Oct 12, 2023

Intel Launches Arc A580: A $179 Graphics Card for 1080p Gaming

When Intel unveiled its range of Arc A-series desktop graphics cards last year, it introduced four models: the Arc A770, Arc A750, Arc A580, and Arc A380. However, the Arc A580, which uses a cut-down ACM-G10 GPU, never reached the market for reasons that remain unclear. On Tuesday Intel finally…

AnandTech · Oct 10, 2023

What the new Assassin's Creed game tells us about ninth-century Baghdad – from the art historian who worked on the game

Gamers the world over will be familiar with the incredibly detailed historic cityscapes the Assassin’s Creed franchise has produced so far. Following earlier forays into ancient Damascus and Athens, the forthcoming instalment, Mirage, takes players into ninth-century Baghdad, the capital of the Abbasid caliphate.

The Conversation · Oct 3, 2023

Three-day expo at School of Planning and Architecture Vijayawada from October 1

SPAV will host the three-day Expo ARC-2023 from October 1. Chief guest will be Amogh Kumar Gupta.

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

Manhattan architect, family man and accused serial killer: Who is Gilgo Beach suspect Rex Heuermann?

A Manhattan architect and father-of-two has been arrested in connection to one of the most infamous unsolved serial killer cases along the East Coast. So who really is Rex Heuermann? Rachel Sharp reports

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

How the Gilgo Beach serial killer turned the Long Island shore into a graveyard

More than a decade after 11 bodies were found dumped in Long Beach, married father of two and Manhattan-based architect Rex Heuermann is under arrest. Does this mean the hunt for the Gilgo Beach serial killer is finally over? Rachel Sharp reports

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

Trowbridge ‘gargoyle’ finds its home in global architecture of spite

‘Spite buildings’ intended to cause irritation have a long and proud history from Beirut to Buenos Aires

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023

An entry fee may not be enough to save Venice from 20 million tourists

Venice’s history, art and architecture attract an estimated 20 million visitors every year. The city, a Unesco World Heritage site, is often crammed with tourists in search of special memories.

The Conversation · Sep 26, 2023

Congress takes a swipe at new Parliament building design, BJP hits back

Congress and BJP in war of words over new Parliament building; Jairam Ramesh calls it "Modi Multiplex" or "Modi Marriot"; BJP president J.P. Nadda labels Congress as "anti-Parliament" party; Giriraj Singh demands "dynastic dens" be assessed and rationalised.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023