Darshanam – Exhibition of Pichhwai Paintings and Takeaway Workshop

Rajasthan Tourism promotes Darshanam
A group exhibition of Pichhwai Art works curated by Raghukul Trust
September 7th to 11th, 2024, 10 am till 7 pm, Bikaner House, New Delhi

Raghukul Trust, a Jaipur-based NGO Promoting Living Traditions Is organizing an exhibition of Pichwais Paintings – artworks from heritage artists dedicated to one of the most ancient art forms of Rajasthan which in today’s world of modern and abstract art is struggling to stay in the market.

“Darshanam by Raghukul Trust” brings to the fore the Pichhwai Artworks of over 30 artists from heritage communities. “The Trust aims to promote the languishing art, especially the artists who are not in the mainstream. It is very critical to keep this artwork alive”, says Sadhna Garg, Chairperson, of Raghukul Trust.  The exhibition is powered by Darshanam, a conglomerate of artists formed by Virendra Bansal, one of the surviving old artists in Pichhwai Art who is credited for bringing Pichhwai art from Nathdwara to Jaipur and introducing Govind Dev Ji in Pichhwais.

Supported by the Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan, 78 artworks from artists who have been carrying on this tradition from father to son for generations will be showcased from 7 to 11 September at the venue partner, The Bikaner House, New Delhi. Paintings by Virendra Bansal will also be part of the exhibition.

Simultaneously with the exhibition, a FREE takeaway Pichhwai Art workshop will be conducted. Students from various schools, guests, and Walk-ins will be allowed to paint and take their artwork for free. The objective is to catch them young and teach them this art. All the paints used in the workshop are made with natural stones, as was done originally in the past.

Darshanam by Raghukul Trust
Date: September 7th to 11th, 2024,
Time: 10 am to 7 pm
Venue: Bikaner House, Pandara Road, New Delhi – 110003