The Lodhi Festival I KNMA & St+art India Foundation
The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA), in collaboration with St+art India Foundation is proud to present its first ever street festival – The Lodhi Festival. A two-day arts celebration with live murals, music, performances, curated walks, and community activities on the streets of Lodhi Art District, at India’s first art district with 65+ murals by Indian and international artists on March 18th and 19th, 2023.
The festival is planned as part of the celebration of India’s G20 presidency and adds to its significance and highlights the role that art can play in shaping and reflecting our cultural identity.
Highlights of the festival include ongoing murals on the famous Lodhi Art District walls by two artists especially chosen for the festival, Paolo Delfin of Mexico and Andha Ras from Malaysia, a shadow installation by urban artist Daku.
The festival will also feature a fantastic lineup of performers and musicians from all over India, showcasing a variety of styles and traditions – the performing art of Lavani from Maharashtra, the incredible virtuosity of Karsh Kale ft. the energy of Dharavi Reloaded, the physical acrobatic exploration of Omaggio, and the lure of the Manganiyar Seduction in a visually stunning set that has been performed worldwide, are the headlining acts of the festival.
