Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Calligraphy exhibit showcases India's cultural diversity on Republic Day
Imagine walking into a room where you see beautiful writings in different languages and styles.
Some are in Hindi, some in French, and some mix both.
These writings tell stories, share poems, and talk about history and architecture.
The exhibition is like a big conversation between Indian and French calligraphy.
It shows how different cultures can come together to create something new and beautiful.
There are eight artists showing their work, and they use seven different scripts and eight languages.
The exhibition is in Pune and will be there until January 27.
It's a way to celebrate India's diversity and the art of calligraphy.
The exhibition 'Scripted Dialogues—A Calligraphic Conversation' showcases the blend of Indian and French calligraphic traditions.
It features 23 calligraphies by eight artists, engaging with seven scripts and eight languages.
The exhibition is curated by Padmaja Srivastava and is part of Alliance Française, India’s cultural initiative.
The inauguration on January 24th was attended by Amélie Weigel, Sanjeev Joshi, and several calligraphy enthusiasts.
Artists like Sudeep Gandhi, Nikheel Aphale, and Achyut Palav explore Devanagari, while Suresh Waghmore works with Kannada, and Qamar Dagar combines Hindi and Urdu scripts.
- Who
- Artists and enthusiasts of calligraphy and French, including Amélie Weigel, Sanjeev Joshi, and Padmaja Srivastava
- What
- A calligraphy exhibition showcasing the blend of Indian and French calligraphic traditions
- When
- Through January 27, with the inauguration on January 24th
- Where
- The Ravi Paranjape Studio in Pune
- Why
- To celebrate India's cultural diversity and the dialogue between Indian and French calligraphy
- Exhibition Name
- Scripted Dialogues—A Calligraphic Conversation
- Location
- The Ravi Paranjape Studio, Pune
- Duration
- Through January 27
- Curator
- Padmaja Srivastava
- Inauguration Date
- January 24th
- Number of Artists
- 8
- Number of Calligraphies
- 23
- Scripts and Languages
- 7 scripts and 8 languages