Indian, Art, Architecture and Design Biennale
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The India Art, Architecture & Design Biennale (IAADB) 2023, held at Delhi’s historic Red Fort, was a landmark cultural initiative by the Ministry of Culture. Spanning seven thematic pavilions, the Biennale celebrated India’s rich artistic and architectural legacy while fostering dialogue among artists, architects, designers, and scholars.day2
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Pravesh: Rite to Passage
Pravesh is a richly illustrated catalogue that explores the multifaceted world of doors and gates across India—not merely as architectural elements but also as potent symbols embedded in the country’s cultural, spiritual, and aesthetic fabric. The volume delves into their sacred value, examining how thresholds function as markers of transition in rituals, myths, and legends. From grand temple gateways to modest domestic entrances, Pravesh reflects on how doors and gates embody initiation, protection, and transformation. It also highlights their aesthetic symbolism, regional styles, and presence in popular imagination—whether in cinema, literature, or festivals. As both material culture and cultural metaphor, doors and gates become sites of storytelling, spirituality, and identity in this evocative publication.
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The Indian Culture Portal (ICP) played a key role in the event by coordinating seminars and ensuring the smooth delivery of keynote addresses throughout the Biennale. In addition to event facilitation, ICP contributed significantly to the intellectual substance of the Biennale by conceptualising, designing, and curating three major thematic publications—Pravesh, Sthapatya and Samatva—as part of a larger set of seven curated works. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi unveiled all these publications at the Biennale.multi video
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Sthapatya: Antifragile Algorithm
Sthapatya offers an accessible, engaging introduction to the fascinating world of temple architecture and design across India. The book offers readers a broad yet insightful overview of the country’s temple traditions, organised into three principal architectural styles—Nagara, Dravida, and Vesara. It combines historical context with architectural detail, highlighting the distinct features, structural innovations, and regional adaptations that define these styles. Enriched with facts, visuals, and crisp explanations, Sthapatya invites readers to explore how sacred spaces were conceived, constructed, and consecrated, turning stone into story and structure into symbol.
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Samatva: Shaping the Built
Samatva is a thoughtful and celebratory publication that recognises and highlights the role of women in shaping Indian architecture. The book brings into focus the often-overlooked contributions of women architects, designers, and visionaries whose work has enriched both built spaces and the social fabric. Emphasising inclusivity, sustainability, and innovation, Samatva showcases diverse perspectives and projects that go beyond conventional paradigms—particularly in the realm of social architecture. Through personal journeys, groundbreaking designs, and community-driven efforts, the book underscores how women have continuously reimagined the relationships among people, spaces, and purpose in contemporary India.
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(IAADB), 2023day 2 video caption
Panel Discussion 1: Cosmic Bloom- Ocuurent in Nature (12:30- 1:30pm), Panel Discussion 2: Skill to Sustainability - Karishma Swali (2:00-3:00 pm), Panel Discussion 12:30- 1:30pm-Cosmic Bloom- Occurent in Nature (short duration), Panel Discussion 3: Gardens of India (3:00-4:00 pm), Day-2 Panel Discussion 3:00-4:00 pm-Gardens of India- Salem beg, Panel Discussion 4: Adaptive Reuse - Gregory Kovacs (4:00-4:30 pm), Keynote Address- Rafiq Azamday 3 video caption
Panel Discussion 3: Fantasy Architecture (3:30-4:00 pm), DAY-3 Panel Discussion- 3:30-4:00pm-Fantasy Architecture- Avid Learning, DAY-3 Panel Discussion 12:30- 2:00pm & 2:00-3:00 pm, Panel Discussion 1 & 2: Steps & Stories & Cultural Diplomacy & the Role of Biennales (12:30- 2:00pm & 2:00-3:00 pm)day 4 video caption
DAY-4 Panel Discussion- 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Panel Discussion 2: Q&A Unravelling the Threads of Indian Heritage (3:00 - 4:00 pm), Panel Discussion 2: Unravelling the Threads of Indian Heritage (3:00 - 4:00 pm), Keynote Address (12:00 - 12:30pm) and Panel Discussion (12:30-1:30pm)day 5 video caption
Panel Discussion - Brick & Mortar Built Heritage of Modern India 1 (12:30-1:30 pm), Panel Discussion - Brick & Mortar Built Heritage of Modern India 2 (12:30-1:30 pm), DAY-5 Keynote Speake- 12:00 pm- Pradyumna Vyas, Keynote Address - Pradyumna Vyasday 6 video caption
Panel Discussion: Rooted in India Indigenous Art & Design 1(1:00-2:00 pm), Panel Discussion : Rooted in India Indigenous Art & Design 2 (1:00-2:00 pm), DAY-6 Keynote Speakers- 12;00 pm - Nicola and Madhuvanti, Keynote Address - Nicola and Madhuvantiday 7 video caption
Panel Discussion: The Yin in Design Celebrating Women 1 (12:30-1:30 pm), Panel Discussion : The Yin in Design Celebrating Women 2 (12:30-1:30 pm), DAY-7 Keynote Speaker- 12:00pm- Elena Manferdini, Keynote Address - Elena Manferdinitop video new caption
PM Modi addresses Indian Art, Architecture & Design Biennale (IAADB) 2023multi video caption
Keynote Address_Yeshwant Ramamurthy, Panel Discussion 1: Liminal Spaces Perspective Ajar (1-12:30 - 1:00 pm), Panel Discussion 2: The Geometry of Design (2:00 - 3:00 pm)ic video streaming url 1
