Art, architecture and travel in India
Let Wallpaper* guide you through the worlds of art, design and architecture in India - and discover where to go and what to see when you travel to India.
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A new age of the train dawns with Woods Bagot’s designs for Australia’s Journey Beyond
Woods Bagot’s new Gold Service carriage designs for Journey Beyond bring together the richness of First Nations art with the evocative image of long-distance train travel
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Museum of Art and Photography in Bangalore aims to democratise art and culture
MAP, the Museum of Art and Photography in Bangalore by Mathew & Ghosh Architects, shines a new light on Indian art and culture
By Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar Published
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Multigenerational homes for family get-togethers
Multigenerational homes make the perfect setting for extended families to come together – in daily life and for special occasions, such as the recent Lunar New Year
By Shiori Kanazawa Published
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Anupama Kundoo on Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi’s legacy
Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi's recent passing shook the global architecture community; here, leading Indian architect Anupama Kundoo looks back at his legacy
By Anupama Kundoo Published
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Mumbai apartment by Rajiv Saini is the perfect Malabar Hill bolthole
A Mumbai apartment designed by Rajiv Saini blends indoors and outdoors at the top of a Malabar Hill block
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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In memoriam: Balkrishna V Doshi (1927 – 2023)
Balkrishna V Doshi, one of India’s preeminent architects and the world’s greatest modernists, has died at the age of 95. To honour his memory, we revisit a story from the Wallpaper* archives
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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A Kolkata home’s cavernous interior is dominated by curves
Cavernous is a Kolkata home by Nitin Barchha and Pooja Bihani designed around its curves
By Daven Wu Published
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A minimalist Bengaluru home behind a red terracotta screen
House on 46 by Kumar La Noce is a multigenerational Bengaluru home tucked away behind a terracotta screen
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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‘In Our Veins Flow Ink and Fire’: a fervent return for India’s Kochi-Muziris Biennale
In its fifth edition, the postponed Kochi-Muziris Biennale surpasses the intersectional, collaborative essence of previous editions, writes Aastha D
By Aastha D Published
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India Mahdavi named Designer of the Year: Wallpaper* Design Awards 2023
Celebrate India Mahdavi, Wallpaper* Designer of the Year 2023, plus explore the shortlist
By Rosa Bertoli Published
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Sketch is 20: a design history of London’s ultimate entertaining destination
A visual history of Sketch: from the world-famous pod loos to India Mahdavi’s Gallery, we chart the evolution of the London restaurant’s inspiring collaborations and colourful makeovers
By Rosa Bertoli Published
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India Mahdavi monograph reveals a life in full colour
An ode to the power of colour, India Mahdavi’s first monograph shines the spotlight on the designer’s trendsetting interiors and signature pieces
By Léa Teuscher Last updated
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Meet Æquō, the Indian design gallery presenting the antiquities of the future
Founded by Tarini Jindal Handa, Æquō offers an insight into the multiple personalities of Indian craft
By Maria Cristina Didero Published
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Modern India: a new tome delves into the Le Corbusier-built city of Chandigarh
By Sujata Burman Last updated
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How bamboo design is reaching out to rural India
By Divia Patel Last updated
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World View: Letter from India
Our new series shines light on the creativity and resilience of designers around the world as they confront the challenges wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic. Working with our international contributors, we reach out to creative talents to ponder the power of design in difficult times and share messages of hope. In Mumbai, Bangalore and New Delhi, studios and designers have been connecting with team members through craft, while stepping back to appreciate local sources, writes our design editor, digital, Sujata Burman
By Sujata Burman Last updated
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Force of nature: the Oculus channels the Sri Lankan landscape through its form
By Harriet Thorpe Last updated
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It takes two: Paul Matter debuts his dancing ’Tango’ lights in India
By Daniel Scheffler Last updated
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Eco conscience: Vibha Galhotra’s creations comment on New Delhi pollution
By Brook Mason Last updated
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Bloom Rooms — New Delhi, India
By David Paw Last updated
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Anupama Kundoo investigates affordable housing solutions at Roca London
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Inside the Chandigarh home of architect Noor Dasmesh Singh
Brass detailing, Indian Kota stone, eclectic furniture and personal objects make up the vibrant palette of this earthy-toned home in India
By Harriet Thorpe Last updated
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MoMA celebrates South Asian architecture in the postcolonial era
The Museum of Modern Art’s latest exhibition, ‘The Project for Independence: Architectures of Decolonization in South Asia 1947 – 1985’, takes us through the aspirations, innovations and visions of South Asian countries after the end of colonial rule in the region
By Pei-Ru Keh Last updated
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Studio Saar’s modern industrial facility in India reimagines factory architecture
The new Secure factory in Sanand by Studio Saar brings industrial architecture to the 21st century
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Indian Accent, the revered Delhi temple to Indian fine dining has opened in London
By David Paw Last updated
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Fort of call: the Rajasthan hotels worth journeying to
Rajasthan is the jewel in India’s crown, a parched expansive land, home to vibrantly colourful festivals, thrilling wildlife experiences, fairytale palaces and epic forts – many of which have been transformed into modern-day luxury hotels. We take you on a tour of the best Rajasthan hotels to lay your head.
By Lauren Ho Last updated
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Made In India: Be Open's New Delhi exhibition pays tribute to handcrafted design
By Pei-Ru Keh Last updated