Source: The post is based on the article “Govt working to institutionalize global cultural initiatives: PM” published in “Business Standard” on 9th December 2023
Why in the News?
The Prime Minister has inaugurated the First Indian Art, Architecture & Design Biennale (IAADB) 2023 being held at Red Fort.
Note: A Biennale is a large-scale art exhibition or cultural event that typically occurs every two years.
What is the Indian Art, Architecture & Design Biennale (IAADB)?
| Specifications | Details |
| What is it | It is India’s first Global Cultural Initiative to showcase Indian art, architecture and designs. |
| Organized by | Ministry of Culture |
| Aim | 1) To institutionalise a global cultural initiative in India, similar to the ones organised at places like Venice, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Sydney and Sharjah. 2) To initiate a conversation between artists, architects, designers and others to strengthen the cultural dialogue. |
| Partners | 1) Ministry of Education 2) National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) 3) Archaeological Survey of India 4) National Council of Science Museums 5) Lalit Kala Akademi |
| Themes | The exhibitions will be based on seven themes – Doors of India, Gardens of India, Baolis (step-wells) of India, Temples of India, Architectural Wonders of Independent India, Indigenous Design and Women in Architecture and Design. |
| Significance | 1) The initiative would serve as a warm-up for India’s participation in the Venice Biennale in 2024. 2) Provides a platform to the creators of art, architecture and design to collaborate. |
What is Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design (ABCD)?
1) Named Project Aatman, it is a centre setup to to pave the way for a sustainable cultural economy derived from the indigenous crafts.
2) Aim:
a. To promote unique and rare crafts of India and
b. To bring together artisans and designers to help them innovate according to the market.
3) Setup by: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Ministry of Culture
4) Housed at the Red Fort premises, it was inaugurated along with IAADB.
UPSC Syllabus: Art and Culture
