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India's Geometric Art Unites Civilizations at Louvre Shanghai Show

A major exhibition curated by the Louvre is now open at Shanghai's Museum of Art Pudong, highlighting the shared geometric art traditions of India, Iran, and the Ottoman world. The showcase features approximately 300 works from the Louvre's collections, including ceramics, textiles, and manuscripts spanning four centuries. Indian Consul General Pratik Mathur hailed the event as a celebration of cultural harmony and a testament to deep historical links. The exhibition design creates intimate spaces to spotlight India's great architectural heritage for visitors.

Key Points: India-Iran-Ottoman Art Exhibition Opens in Shanghai

  • Louvre's first Shanghai exhibition
  • 300 works spanning 16th-19th centuries
  • Celebrates India-West Asia cultural links
  • Features ceramics, textiles, manuscripts
  • Immersive design by French scenographer
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India's shared geometric art with Iran and Ottoman world "The Wonder of Patterns" showcased at Louvre-curated exhibition in Shanghai

Louvre-curated exhibition in Shanghai showcases centuries of shared geometric art & cultural heritage between India, Iran, and the Ottoman world.

"showcase and bring together to experience, inspire and promote the timeless beauty of shared artistic heritage - Consulate General of India"

Shanghai, January 19

India's "great" artistic and architectural heritage is being showcased at a major Louvre-curated exhibition in Shanghai, highlighting centuries of shared cultural traditions across India, Iran and the Ottoman world.

The Consul General of India in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, participated in the opening of the exhibition titled 'India, Iran & the Ottoman World: The Wonder of Patterns' at the Museum of Art Pudong (MAP).

The Consulate General of India in Shanghai, in a statement, said that "the Consul General expressed our happiness that the Exhibition has given an opportunity to showcase and bring together to experience, inspire and promote the timeless beauty of shared artistic heritage and intricate geometric wonders that connect our civilizations across centuries. A celebration of cultural harmony & design excellence! "

Describing the exhibition as a celebration of cultural harmony and design excellence, he said it reflects the deep historical links between India and West Asia.

The exhibition is jointly presented by MAP and the Musee du Louvre. It also marks the Paris museum's first-ever exhibition in Shanghai and its largest showcase in China.

Spanning four centuries (16th to 19th) and three continents, the exhibition brings together approximately 300 exquisite works from the Louvre's collections. It is structured into three major sections, each dedicated to the magnificent artistic traditions of the Indian people and the history of India and West Asia, the statement added.

The displays include ceramics, metalwork, jade objects, calligraphy, textiles and manuscripts. Officials said many of the exhibits are being shown to the public for the first time.

To present the works, French scenographer Cecile Degos has designed an immersive layout within MAP's galleries. Her design creates a series of intimate spaces inside the museum's large halls, described as "architectures within the architecture".

These spaces "turn the spotlight on India's great architectural heritage, which is now being appreciated by one and all."

- ANI

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Arun Y
It's fascinating to see the shared traditions. We often focus on differences, but exhibitions like this remind us of the deep cultural and artistic links across Asia. The Silk Road wasn't just for trade, but for ideas and art too.
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Rohit P
Wonderful news! But I do hope the exhibition properly credits and contextualizes the Indian contributions. Sometimes in these "shared heritage" shows, the unique aspects of our *shilpa shastra* (ancient Indian science of art and architecture) get diluted.
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Sarah B
The description of "architectures within the architecture" sounds incredible. Would love to see photos of the immersive layout. Hope this exhibition travels to India next!
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Karthik V
This is the soft power we need. Instead of just politics, showcasing our rich, shared history with West Asia builds bridges. More of this, please! 👏
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Meera T
The timing is interesting, given current geopolitics. Art has a way of reminding us of our common humanity that transcends borders. A much-needed celebration of "cultural harmony," as the Consul General said.

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