THE IIC EXPERIENCE: A FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS – 29TH OCTOBER TO 3RD NOVEMBER 2026
PRAKRITI: ECOLOGY AND EXISTENCE

FESTIVAL CURTAIN RAISER

Prakriti: Harmonizing Inner and Outer Worlds in South Asian Texts and Traditions
The exhibition explores Prakriti as the essential nature of existence and the vital force of creation through the lenses of Indian philosophy, Ayurveda and other disciplines. Reproductions of South Asian manuscripts present diverse perspectives on the inner and external worlds, including poetic and artistic representations of mountains, rivers, forests and animal life.

Inauguration of the exhibition by Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture on Thursday, 29 October at 16:00 hrs

The exhibition will remain on view from 29 October to 6 November 2026, from 11:00 to 19:00 hrs

(Organised by the IIC-International Research Division)
 

Threshold
An exhibition of recent works by Sangam Peshawaria, with her exploration of the human body through charcoal drawings and oil paintings on paper. Focusing on fragments—hands, feet, limbs and gestures—the works invite viewers to complete what remains unseen through memory and imagination.

The exhibition will be inaugurated by K.N Shrivastava, Director, IIC on Friday, 16th October’26 at 18:00 hrs
The exhibition will remain open daily from 11:00 to 19:00 hrs

The Shape of Memory
Artworks by Prasoon Poddar, contemporary artist whose practice explores memory, human relationships and the cultural significance of everyday objects and rituals.

An exhibition that explores tea as a shared cultural ritual and a repository of memory and belonging. Through recurring images of kettles, cups, human figures, birds and foliage, the artist transforms familiar objects into witnesses of everyday life and human relationships.

The exhibition will be inaugurated by Biman Bihari Das, sculptor, Padma Shri Awardee, and President, AIFACS, New Delhi on Wednesday, 7th October’26 at 18:00 hrs

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

Journey of Colours
A Solo Exhibition by Sadaf Beg Khan

An exhibition of artworks inspired by emotions, experiences and everyday life. The artist explores varied moods, ideas and perspectives, inviting viewers to engage with the distinctive expressions and narratives that shape her artistic practice. Sadaf Beg Khan, visual artist whose practice draws deeply from nature and explores themes of femininity, beauty and vulnerability.

The exhibition will be inaugurated on Tuesday 22nd September’26 at 17:30 hrs by Chief Guests Mohammad Adeeb, former Member of Parliament and Talal Adeeb

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

 

Beyond the Word
A Solo Exhibition of Paintings by Pratibha Awasthi

An exhibition inspired by the landscapes and living traditions of Northeast India, particularly Meghalaya’s remarkable living root bridges. Drawing upon her travels through the Himalayan region, Pratibha Awasthi explores the relationship between nature, tribal knowledge and cultural heritage.
Participating Artists: C S Krishna Setty; Ashok Bhowmick; Johny M L; Anandamoy Banerjee; Prem Singh; Kalicharan Gupta and Rajesh Sharma
The exhibition will be inaugurated on Thursday 3rd September’26 at 17:30 hrs by Nalini-Kamalini Asthana (Padma Shri), Kathak Dancer and K.N. Shrivastava, Director, IIC
The exhibition will remain open daily from 11:00 to 19:00 hrs

Connections

A Group Exhibition of Drawings, Prints, Paintings and New Media

Curated by Jitendra Padam Jain and conceptualised by Annkush B. Sharma

The exhibition brings together the works of six contemporary artists whose diverse practices in painting, drawing, printmaking and new media explore the relationships between memory, identity, place and tradition. Through varied artistic languages, the exhibition reflects on the invisible threads that connect people, histories and cultures, inviting viewers into a shared space of dialogue and discovery.

Participating artists: Kanchan Chander, Kavita Nayar, Nandadulal Mukherjee, Sabia, Siddhant Medhi, and Sukhwinder Singh

The exhibition will be inaugurated on Tuesday, 18th August’26 at 18:00 hrs

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

अंदरूनी सरहदें (Inner Frontiers)

Solo exhibition by Namita Prakash, visual artist and interior designer. The artist has exhibited at World Art Dubai, India Art Festival and Qatar International Art Festival

The artworks explore the invisible emotional and spiritual boundaries that shape our identities. Through layered mixed-media paintings inspired by nature, memory and the feminine experience, the exhibition reflects on resilience, transformation and the quiet landscapes within.

The exhibition will be inaugurated on Wednesday, 5th August’26 at 16:00 hrs by Aloka Guha, Former Chairperson, National Trust, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govtof India.

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

Flux of Being

A Solo Exhibition by Ravi Kant Jha, National award-winning artist, his practice investigates themes of consciousness, memory, and transformation.

The exhibition presents a series of paintings that explore consciousness as a state of constant transformation. Through fluid forms, layered compositions, and evocative color fields, the works blur the boundaries between memory, imagination, and reality.

The exhibition will be inaugurated on Saturday, 25 July’26 at 17:00 hrs

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

Human Relation with House Bird
A solo exhibition by Rahul Gupta, Delhi-based visual artist, his artistic practice engages with themes of environmental change, memory, and human–nature relationships.

Curated & Supported by Kaarigari Foundation

This exhibition reflects on the gradual disappearance of the house sparrow from contemporary urban life, using the bird as a symbol of memory, coexistence, and humanity’s changing relationship with nature. The works explore themes of environmental loss, nostalgia, and the fragile balance between urban development and ecological harmony.

The exhibition will be inaugurated on Tuesday, 14 July’26 at 17:30 hrs by Ashwani Kumar Prithviwasi, Founder & Director, Delhi College of Art and Guest of Honour: Johny ML, Curator and Art Critic

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

Cafe Decking

By Anupriya Roy, watercolour artist, her works reflect on the social and cultural landscapes that shape contemporary city life, transforming ordinary settings into evocative visual narratives.

The exhibition is a series of watercolour paintings that celebrates the vibrant culture of cafés as spaces of conversation, reflection, creativity, and community. Through expressive sketches and fluid washes, the works capture the moods, textures, and rhythms of café life.

The exhibition will be inaugurated on Thursday, 2 July’26 at 17:30 hrs by Chief Guest Manosi Lahiri, Founder, MD and CEO, ML Infomap, the first GIS (Geographic Information System) company of India.

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