- By Anushka Vats
- Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:48 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday will inaugurate the first Indian Art, Architecture and Design Biennale at Red Fort in New Delhi. The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design' and the student biennale 'Samunnati' during the programme.
According to an official statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the Indian Art, Architecture, and Design Biennale (IAADB) will also serve as an introduction to the Cultural Space at Delhi.
The IAADB, which is being held from December 9 to December 15, 2023, will showcase different theme-based exhibitions on each day of the week, said the PMO. Let's take a look:
Day 1: Pravesh- Rite of Passage: Doors of India
Day 2: Bagh e bahar: Gardens as Universe: Gardens of India
Day 3: Sampravah: Confluence of Communities: Baolis of India
Day 4: Sthapatya: Anti-fragile algorithm: Temples of India
Day 5: Vismaya: Creative Crossover: Architectural Wonders of Independent India
Day 6: Deshaj Bharat Design: Indigenous Designs
Day 7: Samatva: Shaping the Built: Celebrating Women in Architecture
"IAADB will include pavilions based on the above themes, panel discussions, art workshops, art bazaar, heritage walks, and a parallel student biennale," said the official statement.
The student biennale (Samunnati) at Lalit Kala Akademi will provide an opportunity for students to showcase their work, interact with peers & professionals, and gain valuable exposure within the architecture community.
"In line with the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Vocal for Local’, ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design’ at Red Fort is being set up. It will showcase the unique and indigenous crafts of India and provide a collaborative space between the karigars and the designers. Paving the way for a sustainable cultural economy, it will empower the artisan communities with new designs and innovations," it added.
A nationwide campaign to reinvent, rebrand, renovate, and re-house museums was also launched in accordance with the vision. Also, the development of cultural spaces in five cities — Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Varanasi — has also been announced.
(With inputs from agency)
