Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design

A Project dedicated to the empowerment of artisans of India.
An initiative by @ignca_delhi, An Autonomous Trust under the @MinOfCultureGoI

[Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts @ignca_delhi]

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[Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts @ignca_delhi]

IGNCA is honored to host Union Culture Minister @gssjodhpur at two significant venues!

🔹 At the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design (ABCD) within Red Fort's historic ABCD Barrack. IGNCA is leading this initiative to empower India's artisan communities with innovative designs and sustainable practices.

🔹 Witnessed the awe-inspiring exhibition of 115 oil paintings of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, celebrating his 350th coronation anniversary. IGNCA, alongside @ngma_delhi proudly showcases this priceless heritage for all to appreciate.

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#culture #CultureUnitesAll #shivajimaharajhistory #RedFort #painting

@MinOfCultureGoI @AnuragPunetha @AmritMahotsav @gaurrc @Sachchida_Joshi @PIBHindi @PIBCulture @Rao_InderjitS

[Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design @abcd__ignca]

Design houses are propellers of indigenous crafts. Explore the intersection of design and tradition this weekend. Join us for an enriching panel discussion on the role of design houses in uplifting crafts.

📍 L1 Barrack, Red Fort

🗓️ 6th april 2024

🕰️ 3:00pm to 4:00pm

[Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design @abcd__ignca]

Can indigenous crafts be the new design language for aspiring design students?

Join us for a panel discussion.

📍L1 Barrack, Red Fort

🗓️ 6th april 2024

🕦 11:30am to 12:30pm

#abcd #cdef #craftanddesignexchange

[Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design @abcd__ignca]

Embrace yourself with the dance of mythological puppets taking you through ancient tales. Join us for a shadow puppetry performance from andhra pradesh. We bring to you tholu bommalata.

📍L1 Barrack, Red Fort

🗓️ 7th april 2024

🕰️ 3:00pm to 4:00pm

[Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design @abcd__ignca]

Immerse yourself in a world of performative folk craft. We bring to you the Cheriyal craft from the nooks of Telangana. Join us in this celebration of culture and creativity.

📍 L1 Barrack, Red Fort

🗓️ 6th april 2024

🕰️ 4:30pm to 5:30pm

[Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design @abcd__ignca]

From exploration to inspiration to collaboration.
Immerse yourself in the exciting experiences and stories of the designers' engagement with the craft communities. Join us for a panel discussion.

📍L1 Barrack, Red Fort

🗓️ 7th april 2024

🕰️ 12:00pm to 1:00pm

[Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design @abcd__ignca]

Join us to unravel the secrets of master artisans navigating through today's market landscape to bring forth their precious craft.
We bring to you a panel discussion on master artisans and current market trends.

📍L1 Barrack, Red Fort

🗓️ 7th april 2024

🕦 11:00am to 12:00pm

[Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design @abcd__ignca]

Honoured to announce Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Principal of Delhi College of Arts, as our esteemed guest of honour at the Craft and Design Exchange Forum on April 7th, at the magnificent Red Fort. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the pinnacle of creativity

[Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design @abcd__ignca]

We are honored to welcome Ranjana Chopra IAS, Additional Secretary and Financial Adviser of the Culture Ministry, as our Guest of Honour at the Craft and Design Exchange Forum on April 6th at the Red Fort. Don't miss

[Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design @abcd__ignca]

Honoured to announce Kiran Nadar, the visionary founder of the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, as our esteemed Guest of Honour at the Craft and Design Exchange Forum on April 6th at the majestic Red Fort. Join us for a day where art meets heritage. #KiranNadar #CraftAndDesignExchange

[Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design @abcd__ignca]

Thrilled to announce Mr. Biman Bihari Das, the esteemed Indian sculptor, as our chief guest at the Craft and Design Exchange Forum on April 7th, hosted at the iconic Red Fort. Join us for an inspiring celebration of creativity and innovation!

[Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design @abcd__ignca]

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Join us for the Craft and Design Exchange Forum on April 6th & 7th at the historic Red Fort. Registration is now open and absolutely free! Don't miss out

[Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design @abcd__ignca]

Thrilled to announce Mr. Rajeev Sethi, iconic Indian designer and scenographer, as our esteemed chief guest at the Craft and Design Exchange Forum on April 6th, hosted at the historic Red Fort. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of creativity! #CraftAndDesignExchange

[Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design @abcd__ignca]

Mark your calendars for the Craft and Design Exchange Forum on April 6th and 7th, 2024 at Red Fort! Get ready for a weekend filled with creativity, inspiration, and networking opportunities. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!

[Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design @abcd__ignca]

Exciting news! CDEF - Craft and Design Exchange Forum is coming soon to Red Fort! Stay tuned for more information. #CDEF #CraftAndDesign #RedFort

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@classifiedbird Shivali , a lifestyle and fashion influencer visited the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design and experienced the various indigenous crafts of India.

[Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design @abcd__ignca]

D. Venkatesh, hailing from a lineage of traditional leather workers and puppeteers in Nimmalkunta village, Andhra Pradesh, has brought his hereditary craft to life as a result of collaborations with Studio Moya in the last 8 years.

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The puppet making community, predominantly Balija artisans from Maharashtra, migrated to Andhra Pradesh, passing down the art of leather puppetry through generations. Transitioning from their Marathi roots, they've integrated into the Telugu state.

[Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design @abcd__ignca]

Rashmi Singh, a visionary in cultivating resilient livelihoods and preserving traditional crafts, is spearheading the incubation of Tholu Bommalata craft at ABCD. She orchestrates the craft's display, mapping the artisanal journey with process visualization.