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Lodhi Art District

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Type Mural
Location Template:Coord
Country India
State New Delhi
Area Lodhi Colony


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

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

  1. Mural of the story: Lodhi Art District is a hit with tourists. The Times of India(2019-04-26). Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  2. Say Hello to India's First Open Air Public Art District. with 12 Stunning Pictures., Singh, Tanaya. The Better India(2016-02-27). Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  3. How Delhi’s Lodhi Colony became India’s first public art district. The Hindu(2019-04-27). Retrieved 2024-11-26.


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