Madras Inherited

On May 17th, we commemorated International Museum Day, celebrated annually on May 18th, by organising one of our most exciting walks — a journey through the National Art Gallery located within the historic Government Museum complex in Egmore.

This walk, curated by Ankita Merwin, who interned with us in 2023, provides a unique opportunity to explore one of the city’s most significant cultural repositories. Through this curated experience, our primary aim was to examine art in an objective manner, applying a comprehensive understanding through a historical lens. The walk, aptly titled ‘Art and the Artist,’ was designed to go beyond the subjective appreciation; it delves deep into the societal, historical, and cultural contexts in which the art was originally created, exploring how these external factors influenced and impacted decisions and artistic choices.

If you find this approach to exploring heritage and art through a contextual lens interesting, we encourage you to stay tuned and join us for our next scheduled walk!

Walk Design, Research, and Curation by Ankita Merwin
Research and Lead by Ashmitha Athreya
Creative Design by Shivani Sathesh