Talking Heads: When coins began to talk
Over 2,000 years ago, a new technique of minting coins was introduced to India. We still use it today, both to study history and write it
Numismatics
Special issue – Commemorative coins of India
For numismatists or coin collectors on a budget, commemorative coins are a great way to get started. Here’s what makes them special
Animal coindom: The symbolism of numismatic flora and fauna
Let’s look into the legends of three animals frequently found on old Indian coins.
Game-Changers
For the 37th issue of Spotlight, we’re taking a look at disruptive technologies that made history. These include innovations in the field of photography, coin-making, art and publishing that didn’t simply change the game, they threw out the rulebook and gave the players superpowers!
Mighty mother – Goddesses of plenty
She predates language, defies borders and annihilates evil. Dhartari, Durga, Lakshmi, Mariamman–meet the mother goddesses of India
Collecting art & artefacts
Sarmaya Founder Paul Abraham and Brand Custodian Pavitra Rajaram acquire objects to continually enrich our museum’s collection. In this Guide, they share some great advice with young collectors on how to engage meaningfully with the art and culture of India
How to collect rare coins in India
We get experienced numismatists to answer some frequently asked questions about how to collect, decipher and research old and rare coins
Remembering Cholamandalam – The cultural legacy of the Cholas
The imperial Cholas patronised all manner of visual, literary, architectural and textile arts, in essence imprinting their larger-than-life personalities on every realm that they touched
reimagine II
Inside the studios and minds of seven contemporary artists who have interpreted and re-imagined objects from our collection to tell us stories in their unique styles
Where do we go from here?
Faced with the ravages of the global pandemic, we’re all seeking comfort, beauty and a way to strengthen that inner light no storm can disturb. ‘Shifting Selves’ offers the balm of art and history as it documents this journey inward
A Story of India in 12 Silver Coins
A rebellious empress, a great ruler of the south, a British queen taking the reins of a colony in revolt. Travel through time and discover Indian history through twelve exceptional silver coins
City As Lab
City As Lab is a program run by the education consulting firm and think tank Reniscience Education, which aims to foster a spirit of scientific curiosity and a love for research in school children. City As Lab is a yearly project undertaken by schools in different Indian cities over a period of a few months,… Read more »
Price of Precious with Flow India
In the summer of 2016, we partnered with the education and culture organisation Flow India to conduct workshops titled ‘Price of Precious’ for corporates in Mumbai and Bengaluru. There were intended to build a better understanding of our irreplaceable material heritage in young working adults. Teams from IndusInd Bank, Mumbai and Thomson Reuters, Bangalore participated… Read more »