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Project PARI

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  • Initiation: Project PARI (Public Art of India) was launched by the Ministry of Culture in conjunction with the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee Meeting in New Delhi.
  • Executing Bodies: The project is being executed by the Lalit Kala Akademi and the National Gallery of Modern Art.
  • Objective: The project aims to highlight public art that combines millennia of artistic heritage (lok kala/lok sanskriti) with contemporary themes and techniques.

Goals

  • Cultural and Aesthetic Upliftment: Project PARI seeks to enhance the cultural and aesthetic outlook of Delhi, integrating contemporary public art into the city’s rich historical legacy.
  • Artistic Diversity: It aims to showcase a variety of traditional art forms from across India, reinterpreted with modern sensibilities.

Artistic Contributions

  • Artists Involved: Over 150 visual artists from various regions of India have contributed to the project.
  • Art Forms and Styles: The artworks include wall paintings, murals, sculptures, and installations, inspired by diverse traditional art forms such as:
  • Phad Paintings (Rajasthan)
  • Thangka Painting (Sikkim/Ladakh)
  • Miniature Painting (Himachal Pradesh)
  • Gond Art (Madhya Pradesh)
  • Tanjore Paintings (Tamil Nadu)
  • Kalamkari (Andhra Pradesh)
  • Alpona Art (West Bengal)
  • Cheriyal Painting (Telangana)
  • Pichhwai Painting (Rajasthan)
  • Lanjia Saura (Odisha)
  • Pattachitra (West Bengal)
  • Bani Thani Painting (Rajasthan)
  • Warli (Maharashtra)
  • Pithora Art (Gujarat)
  • Aipan (Uttarakhand)
  • Kerala Murals (Kerala)
  • Alpana Art (Tripura)

Impact

  • Public Engagement: Project PARI aims to engage the public with art that reflects both traditional and modern influences, enriching Delhi’s urban landscape.
  • Cultural Preservation: By integrating traditional art forms into public spaces, the project contributes to the preservation and appreciation of India's diverse artistic heritage.
  • Urban Enhancement: The initiative will beautify the city while adding to its cultural and historical narrative, fostering a greater appreciation of India’s rich artistic traditions.

Conclusion

Project PARI represents a significant effort to blend India's traditional artistic heritage with contemporary public art practices, enhancing the cultural fabric of Delhi and preserving diverse art forms for future generations.

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