Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Kolkata Durga Puja: Art Installation Combines Studio & Public Space
During Durga Puja in Kolkata, an art installation called "Māṭkhodāi Kāṭkhodāi" brings art studios into the public space.
Led by artist Partha Dasgupta, the project features works by various artists, inspired by the artist Haren Das.
The installation is created in a Puja pandal, turning it into a gallery to create an immersive experience for the audience.
This combines traditional idol-making with modern art, showcasing the works of various artists and their unique perspectives within a community setting.
It also provides a platform for young artists.
Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata incorporate art installations in public spaces.
The installation is titled “Māṭkhodāi Kāṭkhodāi” (Etching the Earth, Carving the Wood).
Partha Dasgupta curated the project, bringing together artists inspired by Haren Das.
The installation merges artist studio practices with a Puja pandal.
The event aims to create an immersive visual experience for the audience.
- Who
- Artists led by Partha Dasgupta
- What
- An art installation at a Kolkata Durga Puja
- When
- During the Durga Puja festival
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- To create an immersive art experience and showcase artists
Artistic Approach
Traditional Puja Aesthetics
Emphasis
Artistic Approach
Prioritizes artistic innovation and studio art within a public event
Traditional Puja Aesthetics
Focuses on traditional idol making and religious symbolism of Puja
- Event
- Durga Puja
- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Theme
- Public Art Installation
- Artists
- Haren Das, Partha Dasgupta, Ashish Ghosh, others
- Installation Title
- Māṭkhodāi Kāṭkhodāi
- Key Feature
- Merging artist studios with Puja pandal
