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Why do we collect what we do? The inexorable pull of nostalgia. The simple human need to draw closer to beauty. The undeniable thrill of acquisition. All these influence the act of collecting. At our archive, each potential addition to the collection is judged by one other criteria: Can this object expand our understanding of the Indian subcontinent and its inexhaustible vault of stories?Read more
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Collecting art & artefacts
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Earth made flesh – The visceral art of Soghra Khurasani
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“Beauty that unhinges you” – Inside Varunika Saraf’s brilliant art
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Space Age: The celestial art of Desmond Lazaro
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Koh-e Asmai – The unspoken words of Havva
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Wild Child: The world of Gond artist Japani Shyam
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Stretch of imagination: The rise of panoramic photography in India
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Coins of Ancient India: A Sarmaya roundup
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Devnarayan ki Phad
‘Phad’ is a traditional scroll painting unique to the region of Bhilwara, Rajasthan. For many nomadic communities like the Rebari, Phad is a medium to worship their local deities ‘Devnarayan’ and ‘Pabuji’. It is believed that a thousand years ago, Devnarayan and Pabuji were kings of small villages whose stories later morphed into legends. Devnarayan... Read more »
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