NEWS – Ministry of Culture as the context of 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee Meeting in New Delhi (21st-31st July 2024) has launched Project PARI

HIGHLIGHTS

• Participants: Over 150 visual artists invited by Lalit Kala Akademi from across India.
• Objective: Enhance Delhi’s aesthetic and cultural landscape, enriching its historical legacy.

Artistic Vision:

• Focus: Blend millennia of artistic heritage with modern themes and techniques.
• Mediums: Includes traditional art forms, sculptures, murals, and installations.
• Representation: Showcases diverse Indian art styles like Phad, Thangka, Gond, Tanjore, and more.

Cultural Impact:

• Public Accessibility: Transforms urban spaces into accessible galleries, promoting cultural democratization.
• Social Cohesion: Enhances shared cultural identity and societal integration through artistic engagement.

Special Themes:

• Inspiration: Draws from World Heritage Sites and themes like Natyashastra, Gandhiji, and Indian toys.
• Women Participation: Highlights significant involvement of women artists, showcasing Bharat’s NARI SHAKTI.