Delhi
दिल्ली
Gandhi Mural at ITO
In January 2014, the Delhi Police Headquarters at the ITO became the setting for an unprecedented partnership between a government body and street art. German artist Hendrik ECB is known for his large scale portraits across the world and he collaborated with Indian artist Anpu to pay tribute to the father of the nation - Mahatma Gandhi. The aim of the project was to create an image which would resonate with the common man and instill the values which were the founding principles of our newly-independent country. At 152 feet, this was the tallest mural of the country at the time.
Shahpur Jat
For our maiden project, we chose the densely-populated area of Shahpur Jat which is an urban village located in the middle of some of the poshest neighbourhoods of South Delhi. Its winding lanes and community living setup provided a fertile ground for invited artists to experiment with both style and form, creating something unique in the Indian art scene. By the end of the project, Shapur Jat boasted of 20 murals – both big and small, with styles ranging from graffiti to stencil, colourful to black and white.
This is Not Street Art
St+art’s first experiential exhibition was hosted at a defunct shop in Hauz Khas Village which had been shut for over 5 years. The raw and grungy vibe of the space complimented the diverse practices of the artists - both out in public space and in-studio, creating an informal and approachable setting for an experiential exhibition. A diverse range of people across different backgrounds visited the exhibition across one month which hosted several talks, screenings and music performances.
City Projects
Different areas in the capital became sites for artworks by national and international artists who all created large scale murals ranging from conceptual to the visually stunning. Spanish street art legend Okuda created an iconic piece in Khan Market working with his signature colourful geometric patterns, while two walls in Connaught Place became the setting for Thai artist Rukkit’s artworks. German artist 1010 also created a mesmerising portal at the School of Planning and Architecture.
Govindpuri Metro Station - first Art Station
The 'Art Stations project' is a project that transforms transit spaces into walk through galleries for the public. In January 2016, St+art collaborated with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to create the first ‘Art Station’ of Delhi - the Govindpuri metro station. Rome-based artist Augustino Iacurci, who paints figurative characters in bold and solid colours, painted the façade of the station. He was assisted by students of GD Goenka University.