Birds of India: Company Paintings c.1800 and 1835

A pioneering exhibition of late 18th and early 19th century Company Paintings devoted entirely to Indian birds

Curated by Giles Tillotson, SVP, DAG
 

The exhibition will be inaugurated by Mahesh Verma, Trustee, IIC on 31 October 2026 at 11:30 hrs

The exhibition will remain on view from 31 October to 14 November 2026, from 11:00 to 19:00 hrs

(Collaboration: DAG)

Nirāmayatā: Healing and Wellbeing in South Asian Texts and Practices

The exhibition will be inaugurated by Chief Guest Dr S. Jaishankar, Hon. Minister of External Affairs, Govt. of India at 17:30 hrs on 12th October, 2026

An exhibition of reproductions of landmark works that trace the development of India’s healing sciences, the contributions of women healers and other practitioners, and the broader understanding of well-being in relation to diet and environment. Highlights are original Balinese palm-leaf manuscripts on Usada (healing systems).

The exhibition will remain on view from 13  to 18 October 2026 daily from 11:00 to 19:00 hrs

(Collaboration: IIC-International Research Division, Bharat ki Soch Foundation and Indian Council for Cultural Relations and National Museum)

Phulkari: A Lingering Presence
By Sunaina Suneja

Phulkari, the vibrant embroidery tradition of Punjab, evokes nostalgic memories of color, music, dance and poetry. The exhibition traces the journey of reviving the thread-counted Phulkari embroidery and its iconic Pehchaan motif, celebrating Punjabi womanhood through a rich collection of vintage heirlooms alongside contemporary works.

The exhibition will be inaugurated on Wednesday 16 September at 11:30 hrs

A walkthrough by Sunaina Suneja will be conducted on Friday, September 18 & 25, Saturday, September 19 & 26 at 16:00 hrs. 
A session titled “We Are All Daughters” inviting participants to bring a treasured object associated with a mother, grandmother or another significant woman in their lives, and share the memories it holds will be on Wednesday, 23 September at 16:00 hrs.
The exhibition will remain open daily from 11:00 to 19:00 hrs
 

Photography: What Next?

Discussants: Ashish Chawla, Ravi Dhingra, Ravi Shail, Manoj Jain, Sanjay Das, Maneesh Aggarwal and Ashwani Prithviwasi

On World Photography Day, an open conversation on the future of photography explores how technology is reshaping the way we create, see and understand images. From the camera to AI, and from the decisive moment to the algorithm, the discussion reflects on the changing nature of the medium and asks: what does the future hold for photography?
 

Rang Mela

Solo exhibition by Anup Shrivastava, artist from Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. Rang Mela celebrates the cultural traditions and festive spirit of the tribal communities of the Malwa and Nimar regions. Inspired by the Bhagoria festival, the exhibition captures the energy of tribal fairs, folk traditions and everyday life.

The Exhibition Will Be Inaugurated on Tuesday 1st September’26 At 18:00 hrs By K.N. Shrivastava, Director, IIC, Akhilesh, Eminent Artist; R. N. Singh, Director, Progressive Art Gallery, Delhi; Ashok Singh Thakur Chairman, INTACH Delhi; Shruti Lakhanpal Tandon, Founder, Ushaarth Art Foundation

A poetry reading session by Siraj Saxena, Poonam Arora and Vazda Khan on Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 17:00 hrs.

The exhibition will remain open daily from 11:00 to 19:00 hrs

Unconfined

By Ravi Shail, Delhi-based artist and photographer. Recipient of Lalit Kala Akademi National Academy Award and the National Photography Award (Govt. of India)

The idea that art exists beyond conventional boundaries and can be discovered in the ordinary moments of everyday life. Through mixed-media works inspired by photographs, the exhibition invites viewers to pause, observe and engage with familiar forms in new ways.

The exhibition will be inaugurated on Friday, 14th August’26 at 18:00 hrs by Amb Shyam Saran, President, IIC

An open conversation titled ‘Photography: What Next?” is scheduled be on 19 August at 15:00 hrs at the Main Art Gallery, Kamaladevi Complex with Ashish Chawla, Ravi Dhingra, Ravi Shail, Manoj Jain, Sanjay Das, Maneesh Aggarwal and Ashwani Prithviwasi to discuss the future of photography in the age of emerging technology and AI.

The exhibition will remain open daily from 11:00 to 19:00 hrs

UNSUNG: Celebrating the Extraordinary Grandeur of Smallness

A photography exhibition curated by Amit Mehra, photographer, curator, and founder of the UNSUNG project, an ongoing initiative that celebrates the lives and contributions of extraordinary yet often overlooked individuals.

The photographs explore the beauty and significance of lives, places, and ideas that often go unnoticed. Through visual narratives by contemporary artists, the exhibition reflects on ordinary people and unseen worlds whose stories reveal resilience, conviction, and human connection.

The exhibition will be inaugurated on Tuesday, 21 July’26 at 18:00 hrs by Amb Shyam Saran, President, IIC
 

The exhibition will remain open daily from 11:00 to 19:00 hrs

(Collaboration: Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology (a constituent of MAHE, Manipal) and Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal (Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University)
 

NEO, URBAN, AVATAR: A Mythopoesis of the Contemporary Times-II

Art works by Birendra Pani

The exhibition presents a body of drawing-based paintings that explore the fragmented realities of contemporary urban existence. Rooted in Indian aesthetic traditions yet shaped by a globalized and technologized visual culture, the works weave together mythology, memory, satire, consumerism and environmental traces into an evolving contemporary mythscape.

Birendra Pani, contemporary artist whose practice is shaped by his movement across geographies and cultural landscapes. Drawing from Indian visual traditions, folk and performative forms, and contemporary urban imagery, his works construct layered visual narratives that reflect on identity and the changing human condition.

The exhibition will be inaugurated on Tuesday, 30 June’26 at 17:30 hrs

Exhibition walkthroughs daily by the artist at 17:30 hrs

A Discussion on the exhibition by Sushma Bahl, Dr. Seema Bawa; Georgina Maddox and Birendra Pani on 11 July’26 at 17:00 hrs.

The exhibition will remain open daily from 11:00 to 19:00 hrs

(Collaboration: Purushottam Public Trust)

Gond Pradhans of Patangarh: A Dynamic New Art Taking Roots

This exhibition explores the vibrant artistic practices of the Gond Pradhans of Patangarh, whose visual language emerged through the transformation of oral traditions, songs, myths and musical memories into imagery. Initiated by the pioneering artist Jangarh Singh Shyam, the movement dissolves boundaries between imagination and reality, nature and myth, creating a fluid and deeply rooted contemporary tribal visual tradition.
Featuring work by 21 Patangarh-based Gond Pradhan artists whose practices continue and expand the artistic legacy initiated by Jangarh Singh Shyam.

The exhibition will be inaugurated on Friday, 12 June 2026 by Shri Shyam Saran, President, IIC at 18:30 hrs 

The exhibition will remain open daily from  11:00 to 19:00 hrs 

(Collaboration: Raza Foundation)

Rooted Together: An Exploration of Life and Form
Solo Exhibition by Anamika
The exhibition traces Anamika’s shift from delicate watercolours to expansive acrylic canvases, drawing from her journey between Muzaffarpur’s quiet ponds and urban Delhi. Using fish as metaphors for human consciousness and survival, her works reflect emotional fragility, social currents, and the enduring need for connection. Root and branch motifs further evoke the grounding force of culture and relationships, inviting viewers to reflect on identity, belonging, and the deeper ties that sustain us.
The exhibition will be inaugurated on Tuesday, 5 May’26 at 17:30 hrs by Chief Guest Uma Jain (Founder, Dhoomimal Art Gallery) with Special Guests: Ravindra Tripathy (Art Critic & Writer); Harshvardhan Sharma (Consultant, Art & Culture, NDMC); Robinson (Poet, Art Critic & Curator); Suresh Kumar (Senior Artist)
The exhibition will remain open daily from 11:00 to 19:00 hrs