A series of programmes dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation
Conceptualised by Sunaina Suneja

Bapu: The Craftsperson's Vision
An exhibition of work by craftspersons who have portrayed Bapu through the medium of their art"”Nirmala from Jharkhand with appliqué work; Chandra Bhushan and Bindeshwar from Madhubani; Gond artist Mohan; mata ne pachedi by Jagdish and bandhej; patachitra from West Bengal and Orissa; kantha embroidery by Etima Begum from West Bengal; Bhil crafts from Madhya Pradesh; Warli paintings by Rajesh Chaity Vangad from Maharashtra; terracotta panels from Rajasthan; sanjhi from Mathura; and wooden printing blocks from U.P.

There will be a demonstration of spinning on the charkha in the Art Gallery from 11:00 to 19:00 daily

Inauguration by Shri Fali S. Nariman, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India, on Wednesday, 17th October, at 18:30

Talks
October 18
ANNEXE LECTURE ROOM - II AT 18:30
Bapu and Philately: Spreading a Message of Peace
Illustrated lecture by Shri Nikhil Mundra, stamp collector

October 23         (CANCELLED)
ANNEXE LECTURE ROOM - II AT 18:30
Gandhi's Khadi
Speaker: Shri Rahul Ramagundam, historian and author

Craft Narratives
October 20
ANNEXE ART GALLERY AT 17:00
Gandhi Katha in Bengali
By patachitra artists

Haat Putul
Glove puppeteers from West Bengal