Art & Culture
Exploring the intersection of arts, culture, heritage, and policy to enrich public life and identity.
Key Activities
Cultural Research
Research on cultural policy, creative economy, and the role of arts in societal development.
Creative Dialogues
Festivals, exhibitions, and forums bringing together artists, curators, and cultural institutions.
Heritage Studies
Documentation and preservation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
Arts Policy
Advocating for robust cultural policies and increased public investment in the arts.
Research Overview
Art and culture are vital to a society's identity, creativity, and well-being. Our programme examines cultural policy frameworks, the creative economy, heritage conservation, and the role of arts in social cohesion and urban regeneration. Through research, convenings, and advocacy, we work to elevate culture as a cornerstone of India's development narrative and global soft power.
Recent Publications
Creative Economy of India: Mapping the Cultural Sector
February 2025
Heritage Conservation in Indian Cities: Policy and Practice
December 2024
Art and Social Change: Case Studies from India
October 2024