Category: Asia
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Memory and materiality
Memory and materiality I have a soft spot for weathered materials and objects. They carry memories within them, make the changes wrought by atmosphere and time palpable, and reveal life in the face of transience. Kartika Kain’s work was the first thing I saw at the 6th Kochi Biennale, and I was immediately drawn to…
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Kochi and the Biennale
Kochi and the Biennale Kochi is surrounded by the sea. It still exudes the atmosphere of the colonial spice trade, even though that trade is now in Indian hands. Many warehouses are still in use, but a number have been repurposed or stand empty. For the past 14 years, some of the refurbished warehouses and…
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Jalis
Jalis Inside Isa Khan Tomb, New Delhi, India 2026 Inside Humayun’s Tomb, New Delhi, India 2026 Jalis, the stone screens with geometric patterns found in tombs and other buildings of Indo-Islamic architecture, can also be found in Hindu and Jain temples and palaces. The play of light and dark they create is a feast for…
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Niqab and hijab
Niqab and hijab Two niqabis and a hijabi at Isa Khan’s tomb. They choose for themselves or let their husbands or families decide how they dress in public, but they keep their smartphones close at hand, just like you and me. Photo of the week: Isa KhanTomb, New Delhi, India 2026
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Life is a celebration
Life is a celebration Boys and girls, after spending a day together in the woods. Photo of the week: Boys and girls, Pokhara, Nepal 1996
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Life is hard
Life is hard Children burdened with the daily task of fetching water. Photo of the week: Boys fetching water, Pokhara, Nepal 1996
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High and happy
High and happy Before attacking the higher summits. Photo of the week: Kathmandu Valley, Nepal 1996
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Mass tourism
Mass tourism Ever tried to look at Monet’s Sunset in its entirity in the Orangerie? Ever climbed up to sunset point on the hill in Luang Prabang? Photos of the week: Claude Monet, Nymphéas (1916-1926) – Soleil couchant, Musée de l’Orangerie, Paris, France 2024;Sunset at Phu Si hill, Luang Prabang, Laos 2020
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At peace
At peace What we all want after a long day of work: a pleasing moment of peace.I zoom in on the little figure at the far right and marvel at its posture. Photo of the week: Thrikunhapuzha, Kerala, India 2016
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