16th Oct - 25th Oct | Centre Atrium
Portugal & India: Iconic Architecture and Cities India and Portugal’s relations in architecture date back to the XVI century. Historically, Portugal and India have been allies and have solid traditions of cultural and artistic exchanges valuable legacy for contemporary architecture and to be transmitted to future generations. Much of the early Portuguese architecture in India is manifested in churches, cathedrals and schools. Western India, especially Goa, Daman and Diu, have seen the great influence of some of the Portuguese architecture today and have emerged with iconic architecture of the region. The exhibition being curated by Architect, Rajendra Kumar in association with Embassy of Portugal, New Delhi is part of celebration about ‘50th Year of Diplomatic Years of India-Portugal’ explores the context of architectural marvels in Portugal and India, tracing the visionary efforts of architects like Alvaro Siza, Eduardo Souto De Moura, Fernando Tavora, Camilo Rebello, Manuel Aires Mateus, Nuno Valentim, Charles Correa, Raj Rewal, Bimal Patel (HCP), Hafeez Contractor and other prominent architects, designers of India and Portugal. It highlights the parallels between these two great nation’s celebrated achievements, their adaptation to evolving needs, and their iconic status as beacons of modernist innovation.