BHAG-E-BAHAR
Bagh-e-Bahar was one of seven landmark exhibitions presented at the first India Art, Architecture and Design Biennale in 2023, which was hosted at the Red Fort in New Delhi. Centered on the rich heritage of Indian gardens and their cultural symbolism, the exhibition explored distinctive garden traditions drawn from across the country, ranging from Mughal charbaghs to sacred groves and contemporary ecological spaces. Visitors encountered installations such as a “Field of Poppies” made from scrap metal, serving as a symbol of renewal and sustainable creativity within garden design.
Bagh-e-Bahar was one of seven landmark exhibitions presented at the first India Art, Architecture and Design Biennale in 2023, which was hosted at the Red Fort in New Delhi. Centered on the rich heritage of Indian gardens and their cultural symbolism, the exhibition explored distinctive garden traditions drawn from across the country, ranging from Mughal charbaghs to sacred groves and contemporary ecological spaces. Visitors encountered installations such as a “Field of Poppies” made from scrap metal, serving as a symbol of renewal and sustainable creativity within garden design.
Bagh-e-Bahar was one of seven landmark exhibitions presented at the first India Art, Architecture and Design Biennale in 2023, which was hosted at the Red Fort in New Delhi. Centered on the rich heritage of Indian gardens and their cultural symbolism, the exhibition explored distinctive garden traditions drawn from across the country, ranging from Mughal charbaghs to sacred groves and contemporary ecological spaces. Visitors encountered installations such as a “Field of Poppies” made from scrap metal, serving as a symbol of renewal and sustainable creativity within garden design.
DEC 2023
RESEARCH & CONTENT
The display invited audiences to reflect on the role of gardens as universes - spaces for artistic inspiration, spiritual practices, ecological wisdom, and collective memory. Through a combination of physical artifacts and visual narratives, Bagh-e-Bahar traced the evolution of garden art and rock art across India, highlighting the interconnectedness between nature and cultural expression. The exhibition was further enlivened by digital interactives and immersive storytelling, creating a multisensory atmosphere that engaged participants of all ages.
The display invited audiences to reflect on the role of gardens as universes - spaces for artistic inspiration, spiritual practices, ecological wisdom, and collective memory. Through a combination of physical artifacts and visual narratives, Bagh-e-Bahar traced the evolution of garden art and rock art across India, highlighting the interconnectedness between nature and cultural expression. The exhibition was further enlivened by digital interactives and immersive storytelling, creating a multisensory atmosphere that engaged participants of all ages.
The display invited audiences to reflect on the role of gardens as universes - spaces for artistic inspiration, spiritual practices, ecological wisdom, and collective memory. Through a combination of physical artifacts and visual narratives, Bagh-e-Bahar traced the evolution of garden art and rock art across India, highlighting the interconnectedness between nature and cultural expression. The exhibition was further enlivened by digital interactives and immersive storytelling, creating a multisensory atmosphere that engaged participants of all ages.
Set in the historic context of the Red Fort complex, Bagh-e-Bahar contributed significantly to the Biennale’s vision of fostering cultural dialogue and showcasing India’s unparalleled landscape traditions.
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