An international archive highlighting oral testimonies of India's freedom fighters from across the world; Hamaara Itihaas features photographs, documents, audio clips and the film, 'Asli Azaadi'. The work, ongoing since 1995, places a special focus on women freedom fighters.

Curated by writer and filmmaker Sagari Chhabra, Founder-Director of the archive, who will conduct daily walkthroughs at 17:30.

End Date: 1st August 2025,  7:00 PM

An Exhibition of a selection of photographs curated by Aditi Mehta

This exhibition is the first exposure of wider audiences to the rich world of Bhil rituals, performance and oral literature, through the lenses of much-acclaimed photographer and Padmashri awardee, Sudharak Olwaye. 

Aditi Mehta authored the 3-volume series, “Playing with the Goddess-Gavri of the Mewar Bhils.” which features these photographs.

Inauguration of the exhibition on Friday, 18 July 2025 at 18:30 hours

Celebrating His Holiness the Dalai Lama through Children’s Art

Commemorating the 90th birthday of His Holiness, this international exhibition showcases innovative paintings and multimedia artworks by Tibetan children expressing heartfelt gratitude for his life, legacy and invaluable teachings. Their art is a powerful testament to how His Holiness continues to inspire generations.

Inauguration of the exhibition on Friday, 4 July at 18:30 hrs by Namita Gokhale—Author, Co-Founder, and Co-Director of the Jaipur Literary Festival

(Collaboration: Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Khadok: Tibetan Arts’ Collective)
 

An exhibition of photographs based on the critically acclaimed book by photographer and writer, Ahtushi Deshpande
The exhibition presents photographs from the author’s decade long documentation exploring the lesser-known rock art galleries of Ladakh. It showcases a museum-grade curated collection of ancient art, offering a unique insight into the region’s hidden heritage.

Inauguration by Shri Raghu Rai, well-known photographer on Wednesday, 14 May 2025 at 18:30

Other programmes include:
On Friday, 16 May at 18:30 in Seminar Rooms I to III, Kamaladevi Complex
A discussion on the book ‘Speaking Stones: Rock Art of Ladakh
 

A discussion with Dr. Alka Pande, art historian and Ahtushi Deshpande, author of the book

Chair: Shri K.N. Shrivastava, Director, IIC

On 18 and 24 May 2025 at 12 noon and 17:00
Curated Walkthrough of the exhibition
With Ahtushi Deshpande

An exhibition of illustrations in children’s books in India since 1895. Themed around the many interpretations of ‘becoming’ of the self and of the spaces around us, the exhibition celebrates the past and the present of the 130 years of art in printed children’s literature in India. 
The curation carries immersive book illustrations by sixty artists, including that by the pioneers of children’s illustrated literature in the country - Abanindranath Tagore, Sukumar Ray and Satyajit Ray. Visitors will delight in the works of celebrated artists like KG Subramanyan, Mickey Patel, Pulak Biswas, Jagdish Joshi, Sigrun Srivasatava and Atanu Roy, while discovering and rediscovering the creative genius of many feted contemporary illustrators, each enriching this landscape with their own distinctive style and sensibilities.

There will be a reading corner in the gallery for visitors to browse through the books featured, and more.

Curated by Richa Jha, children’s book author, and publisher of Pickle Yolk Books

Inauguration on 22 April 2025 at 18:30

Conversations and Workshops as part of the exhibition:   
Workshop 1: The Art of Picture book Making 
Dates: April 26, 27 | 11:00 – 16:00 
Venue: Art Gallery, Kamaladevi Complex

Facilitator: Award-winning illustrator and muralist Ruchi Shah

For: Art and design students | For details, please email on pickleyolkbooks@gmail.com

Workshop 2: Illustrating for Children’s Magazines 
Dates: May 03, 04 | 11:00 – 16:00 
Venue: Art Gallery, Kamaladevi Complex

Facilitator: Award-winning illustrator Taposhi Ghoshal

For: Art and design students | For details, please email on pickleyolkbooks@gmail.com

Workshop 3: Creating a Wordless Picture book 
Date: April 30 | 11:00 -13:00 
Venue: Art Gallery, Kamaladevi Complex

Facilitator: Suvidha Mistry
For: Senior school students (pre-registered)

Guided Tour of the exhibition by the curator: 
April 24, 29 | May 01, 06 at 15:00

Readings from featured books: 
April 24, 29 | May 01, 06 at 16:00

(Collaboration: Pickle Yolk Books)

Curated by Kiran Man Chitrakar, Cristeena Chitrakar

The exhibition showcases a remarkable collection of photographs from four generations of photographers. An exhibition of archival photographs that captures the rich and intricate history, cultural exchanges, and enduring partnership between the two countries. The exhibition brings to light the significance of this connection through a curated collection of photographs from four generations of the Chitrakar family spanning over a hundred years

Inauguration by H.E. Dr. Shankar Prasad Sharma, Ambassador of Nepal to India on Friday, 4 April 2025 at 18:30

As part of this exhibition on 5 April 2025 at 17:00: Curated Walkthrough conducted by Cristeena Chitrakar

On Monday, 7 April 2025 at 18:30
Nepal Remembered: Historical Images from Dirgha Man and Ganesh Man Chitrakar
Illustrated lecture by Cristeena Chitrakar

(Collaboration: Embassy of Nepal, New Delhi; B.P. Koirala India-Nepal Foundation; and B.P. Koirala India-Nepal Foundation Embassy of India)

An international exhibition of paintings and art works by artists from India and Southeast Asia – the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore – Nemi Miranda, August Santiago, Bernardo Balagtas, Dolphee Alcantara & Aaron Bautista from the Philippines; Maria Tiwi from Indonesia; Dion Khoo from Singapore; Shobhita Hariharan, Sita Sudhakar, Stanley Suresh, Ratnaa Sharma, Dr. Lal Ratnakar, P.J. Stalin, Sandeep Udayagiri, Ashima Sehgal, Monalisa Mehta, Maitreyi Kumar, Gurcharan Singh, Saswati Chaudhary, Jayant K. M. Shankar, Manisha P. Rajyagar, Madhu Shankar, Dr. Machi Raju, Seema Bhargav, Sandeep Sharma, Ashok Macha, Kundan Prasad, Nitasha Jaini, Shubha Chand, Ramviranjan, Shweta Mehta, Suresh Bisht and Srinivas Mach from India

Inauguration by Shri K.N. Shrivastava, Director, IIC on Tuesday, 11 March 2025 at 18:30 hrs

(Collaboration: Arth Art International)

Andretta, a village in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, has long been home to a vibrant artist community, including renowned figures like Sardar Gurcharan Singh, Shoba Singh and B.C. Sanyal. Over the past four decades, it has attracted students, artists, and enthusiasts, many of whom chose to settle down in the village and become a part of Andretta’s creative community.

The exhibition showcases the work of the Andretta artists, potters, printmakers, and musicians. On display are works by Mansimran Singh, Mary Singh, Gauri Sharma, Sheila Sedgwick, Lipoklemla Ao, Shubham Sankhyan, Manish Arora, Yamini J. Paul, Bianca Bellantyne, Suchika Rathode and Arjun Sen

Inauguration on Thursday, 20 February 2025 at 18:30

An exhibition of Artisan Designed Textiles

In 2005, Judy Frater began the first design school for artisans in India in Kutch, Gujarat. Her book, Artisans by Design chronicles the journey of developing the programme and fifteen years of artisans learning design. Each artisan profiled designed and created a textile for the book. This exhibition presents a selection of images from the book, and new textiles designed and created by the same artisans, illustrating the endless creativity of artisan designers

As part of this exhibition on 7 February 2025 in Conference Room II from 10:00 to 12:30 hrs
 

Symposium on Artisans by Design: Reflections on the journey of Education for Textile Artisans in India
The Symposium will reflect on the past and future of design education for textile artisans in India. The symposium brings together an inspiring array of voices – artisan-design graduates, educators, mentors, and experts, alongside Judy Frater, the founder of India’s pioneering design education programme for artisans and  the Founder Director Emerita of Somaiya Kala Vidya, an institute of education for artisans

Moderator: Dr. Ritu Sethi, Craft Revival Trust

(Collaboration: Craft Revival Trust)

 

Tales of the Wild

An exhibition of wildlife photographs 
By Madhur Nangia

Inauguration by Dr. Latika Nath, conservation ecologist, photographer and author on Tuesday, 7th January 2025 at 18:30