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  • 10 December, 2023

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India Art, Architecture, and Design Biennale

Recently, the 1st edition of IAADB was held at the Red Fort.

  • It is a celebration of our country’s diverse heritage and vibrant culture and it will serve as an introduction to the Cultural Space at Delhi.

Aim – To institutionalise a flagship Global Cultural Initiative in India like the International Biennales at Venice, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Sydney and Sharjah, among others.

Cultural spaces are being built in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Varanasi to enrich these cities culturally.

7 Exhibition themes – Doors of India, Gardens of India, Baolis (step-wells) of India, Temples of India, Architectural Wonders of Independent India, Indigenous Design and Women in Architecture and Design.

  • They are designed in both physical and digital forms.

Exhibition curated by

    • The National Gallery of Modern Art
    • The National Council of Science Museums
    • Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
    • Lalit Kala Akademi
    • Council of Architecture
    • The outreach department of the Ministry of Education

Atmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design - A special gallery to provide a platform to promote rare crafts of India which was curated by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts.

  • It will pave way for cultural economy by empowering artisan communities with new designs and innovations.

Samunnati – It is a student biennale at Lalit Kala Akademi, to showcase their work and interact with peers & professionals within the architecture community.

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