Project PARI

Ministry of Culture initiates Project PARI for the 46th World Heritage Committee Meeting.

About Project PARI:

• Project PARI (Public Art of India) is an initiative led by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, focusing on enhancing the public spaces with art installations.
• The project execution is handled by the Lalit Kala Akademi and the National Gallery of Modern Art, both autonomous institutions under the Ministry of Culture.
• Objectives: The primary aim is to promote the democratization of art by transforming urban landscapes into accessible galleries, fostering public engagement with art, stimulating dialogue, and inspiring the cultural dynamics of the nation.
• More than 150 visual artists from across India are contributing to the project in Delhi, creating diverse artworks like paintings, murals, and sculptures.
• The artworks showcase a blend of traditional and contemporary themes, including Thangka painting (from Sikkim/Ladakh), Cheriyal painting (from Telangana), Bani Thani Painting (from Rajasthan), Alpana art (from Tripura), and sculptures exploring themes such as tributes to nature, Natyashastra, Gandhi ji, traditional Indian toys, hospitality, ancient knowledge, Naad or Primeval Sound, Harmony of Life, and Kalpataru (the divine tree).
• The initiative highlights the significant involvement of women artists, underscoring the role of Bharat’s NARI SHAKTI in the art sector.
• The first intervention under Project PARI is currently taking place in Delhi, marking the beginning of a series of art installations planned under this initiative.