Indian Museum hosts Brahmi calligraphy exhibition exploring ‘Virtues of Bharat’

Kolkata's Indian Museum is showcasing a unique exhibition, 'Mā Lipi: Virtues of Bharat in Brāhmī Calligraphy,' featuring artist Nilanjan Bandyopadhyay. The show reimagines Ashokan Brahmi, India's ancient script, through contemporary art, linking historical inscriptions with modern visual practice. Bandyopadhyay's brush-and-ink works translate 26 ethical virtues from the Bhagavad Gita into a fluid, artistic medium, offering a fresh perspective on this foundational script.

Indian Museum hosts Brahmi calligraphy exhibition exploring ‘Virtues of Bharat’
Kolkata's Indian Museum is showcasing a unique exhibition, 'Mā Lipi: Virtues of Bharat in Brāhmī Calligraphy,' featuring artist Nilanjan Bandyopadhyay. The show reimagines Ashokan Brahmi, India's ancient script, through contemporary art, linking historical inscriptions with modern visual practice. Bandyopadhyay's brush-and-ink works translate 26 ethical virtues from the Bhagavad Gita into a fluid, artistic medium, offering a fresh perspective on this foundational script.