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26/08/2026

S2. EP 34 Room for More Art | Dhyey Chag | Dhyey Chag Architects

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Room for More Art welcomes Dhyey Chag, Founder & Principal Architect at Dhyey Chag Architects.

In this episode, he looks beyond the idea of art as an accessory, exploring how different forms of art can transform the character and emotion of a space.

From rugs and sculptures to colour, geometry, and texture, art can introduce softness into even the most brutal architectural forms. Against a raw concrete wall, for instance, a carefully crafted textile can create a sense of warmth that changes how the entire space is experienced.

Watch the full episode to discover why art is far more than a decorative addition, because sometimes, it is the element that makes a space touch the heart.

24/08/2026

Spotlight in Interior Essentials | The Whispering Lights

In this episode, we explore how The Whispering Lights transforms lighting into an experience through handcrafted design, thoughtful materials, and quiet elegance. Founded by designer Sylvie Shah, the brand believes that lighting is more than illumination — it creates mood, brings warmth, and gives every space its own personality.

Each piece is thoughtfully designed and handcrafted by skilled artisans, drawing inspiration from nature, organic forms, textures, and contemporary design. With a focus on craftsmanship, creativity, authenticity, and sustainability, every creation brings together art and emotion to make spaces glow with character.

Watch the full episode on our YouTube Channel Art With Abir and discover the essentials shaping modern Indian interiors.

24/08/2026

When culture shapes architecture, a city develops its own identity.

Lucknow's art, craft, culture, and traditions have played a powerful role in shaping the way its architecture has evolved over generations. From its historic roots to contemporary spaces, the influence of the city's cultural character continues to find its way into design.

In this conversation from Urban Next 2.0, we explore how the cultural DNA of a place can continue to influence its architecture—then, now, and into the future.

Presented by Jaquar Bath and Light
Shot at the Jaquar Bath and Light Experience Centre
An initiative by Abir Pothi

What cultural element do you think defines Lucknow's architecture the most?

24/08/2026

What can India learn from the speed of global construction?

Having travelled across the US, Europe, and Asia, this perspective highlights a fascinating difference in construction timelines. While building a home in India can take a year or more, advanced construction technologies elsewhere can deliver even large-scale buildings in just a few months.

In this conversation from Urban Next 2.0, the discussion looks at how technology and construction methods can help us build faster—without losing sight of the needs of our own context.

Presented by Jaquar Bath and Light
Shot at the Jaquar Bath and Light Experience Centre
An initiative by Abir Pothi

Should faster construction become a bigger priority for Indian architecture?

24/08/2026

A city’s identity is more than its monuments.

Lucknow is known for its heritage, culture, architecture, and traditions—but can the identity of a city really be reduced to its iconic landmarks?

In this thought-provoking conversation from Urban Next 2.0, the discussion explores how we can respect the heritage and context of a place without simply copying its historic elements into every new-age building.

Because sometimes, context is about understanding—not replicating.

Presented by Jaquar Bath and Light
Shot at the Jaquar Bath and Light Experience Centre
An initiative by Abir Pothi

Do you think modern architecture should reinterpret heritage rather than replicate it?

22/08/2026

A glimpse into the 9th Edition of Serendipity Arts Residency Open Studio 2026, where six artists share three months of research, experimentation and artistic exploration.

Watch the artists, their works and the ideas shaping their practices. ✨

Artist
Vanshika Rathore, Josefina Paz (Villa Swagatam), Smiha Kapoor, Kshetrimayum Gopinath Singh, Nirmal Mondal and Pratik Anil Sutar



[Serendipity Arts Residency 2026, Open Studio, contemporary art, Indian artists, artist residency, Delhi art, New Delhi art, art exhibition, emerging artists, contemporary Indian art, art and culture, art in India]

20/08/2026

Not all heroines wait. Some lead, some rage, some deceive, some pine, some battle the night to meet their lover.

In Art Indica Episode 12, Dr. Alka Pande unpacks the Ashta Nayikas—the eight moods and states of the heroine in Indian poetry and art. From the Vasakasajja Nayika dressed for union to the bold Abhisarika who braves all obstacles, these archetypes show desire as emotion, agency and narrative, not just position.

Watch the full episode to hear how these Nayikas appear in miniature painting, sculpture and text—and what they can tell us about women, pleasure and power in Indian art.

🎧 Full episode on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Link in bio.

19/08/2026

Architecture should belong to the place it is built in.

A building in Lucknow shouldn't speak the same architectural language as one in Shillong. Every place has its own history, materials, traditions, and climate—and good design begins by understanding these differences.

In this insightful conversation from Urban Next 2.0, the discussion explores why context and climate-responsive design are essential to creating architecture that truly belongs to its surroundings.

Presented by Jaquar Bath and Light
Shot at the Jaquar Bath and Light Experience Centre
An initiative by Abir Pothi

Should architecture always reflect the identity and climate of its location?

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