Art

This New Delhi exhibition revives the idea of ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’

The unique exhibition is on display till January 2025

Subhadrika Sen

Reviving the old meaning of a ‘cabinet’, which stood for a room full of unique objects is ‘The Princely Cabinet’ exhibition by Ojas Art in New Delhi. It showcases museum-worthy items ranging from textiles, sculptures to paintings and maps across various genres, for the first time.  The over 100 objects include embroideries like the phulkaris from Punjab; German lace pichwai; visual art by Balu Lal Joshi, Sohan Qadri and others; a selection of furniture from Konyak or Wancho tribes; jewellery boxes and more, which are not to be missed.

What: Princely Cabinet

Where: Ojas Art, New Delhi

When: till 12 January 2025

Timings: 11 am – 7 pm (Mondays closed)

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