Author: Rohan Mehra

Digital art trust became a practical public issue on August 19, 2026, when the Walker Art Center and artist Olalekan Jeyifous clarified that Tomorrow’s Bundle Run (2026) was made through manual digital processes, not generative AI, after some visitors had criticized the digital media print as “AI slop” Walker clarification. The episode matters because it shows a gap between how artists make digital work and how audiences now assess … Read the rest

The Lee Miller Exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago deserves a careful reading because it places artistic context before market shorthand. “Lee Miller: Fearless” opened on August 29, 2026, and is scheduled to run through December 7, 2026; it is described as the first major survey of Miller’s photographs in more than 25 years, according to Chicago Exhibition Week. For viewers and buyers, that framing matters: Miller’s work … Read the rest

Handmade craft trends matter most when they help buyers slow down, ask better questions, and recognize the labor behind an object. The supplied research frames the Sumter County Gallery exhibition as forthcoming, but it does not provide a confirmed exhibition date, artist list, title, curatorial statement, or sales format. That limits what can be said with certainty. What can be analyzed is the buying context around handmade work in 2026: … Read the rest

Exhibition Fashion Trends can be tempting to describe in sweeping language, especially when an art show has a strong emotional title and a visually suggestive setting. With Goodbye Sadness, Hello Sadness, the safer reading is more specific: the available source supports the exhibition’s dates, venue, artists, and selected works, but it does not prove a measurable market-wide shift in fashion. That distinction matters for buyers, stylists, and makers who … Read the rest

Indian handicrafts are no longer confined to local markets or tourist demand—they are increasingly showcased on global stages, where international buyers evaluate them as premium, design-driven, and culturally significant products.

Events like the IHGF Delhi Fair 2026, organized by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), have brought together over 3,000 exhibitors and buyers from more than 100 countries, signaling a clear shift: Indian crafts are now … Read the rest

India’s handloom sector is experiencing a renewed surge in global demand. According to data from the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) and the Ministry of Textiles, handloom and handicraft exports showed a steady recovery through 2023 and 2024, driven by rising interest in sustainable, handmade, and culturally authentic products.

For international buyers, this trend presents both opportunity and risk. While access to Indian handloom products has never been … Read the rest

The world of heritage textiles is truly captivating. For experts and enthusiasts, buying authentic handloom fabric is more than just a purchase. It’s a way to support artistry and preserve cultural heritage. Each piece is a testament to skill and tradition.

But, shopping online for these treasures comes with its own set of challenges. You can’t touch the fabric or see the thread up close. This makes buying online feel … Read the rest

Buying Indian handicrafts online has become easier than ever. From handwoven textiles to traditional pottery, thousands of products representing India’s regional heritage are now available through digital marketplaces. However, the convenience of online shopping also creates a challenge: distinguishing authentic crafts from mass-produced imitations.

Geographical Indication (GI) tags help address this issue by certifying that certain products originate from a specific region and follow traditional production methods. For buyers interested … Read the rest