Lodhi Art District
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| Type | Mural |
|---|---|
| Location | 28°39′21″N 77°14′27″E / 28.65583°N 77.24083°E |
| Country | India |
| State | New Delhi |
| Area | Lodhi Colony |
| Pincode | 110003 |
Lodhi Art District [1]is India’s first open-air public art district, located in Lodhi Colony, New Delhi. It features large-scale murals and street art created by artists from India and around the world. Developed as part of an initiative by the St+art India Foundation.[2]
History and Development
[edit]The Lodhi Art District[3] was conceptualized and brought to life between 2015 and 2016. The project aimed to revitalize the walls of Lodhi Colony's residential and administrative buildings, which are owned by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD).
The project was made possible through partnerships with governmental bodies, embassies, and corporate sponsors.
References
[edit]- ^ "Mural of the story: Lodhi Art District is a hit with tourists". The Times of India. 26 April 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ Singh, Tanaya (27 February 2016). "Say Hello to India's First Open Air Public Art District. with 12 Stunning Pictures". The Better India. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ Venkatraman, Janane (27 April 2019). "How Delhi's Lodhi Colony became India's first public art district". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
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