Research Area

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