"It took nine months of hard work": Curator of exhibition to be attended by spouses of G20 delegates
Sep 08, 2023
New Delhi [India], September 8 : As a gilded national capital is all set host the G20 summit starting Friday, an art exhibition titled 'Roots and Routes' is being held at the National Gallery of Modern Art in Delhi for the spouses of the delegates showcasing Indian textiles, decorative items, and artefacts. 
The curator of the Exhibition 'Roots and Routes' at NGMA, Raghvendra Singh, told ANI, "It is an attempt to curate the scattered pieces representing our culture. The grandiose of our heritage is on display. Showcasing our roots has further enhanced the prestige of our art show. We wanted to put up a world-class exhibition for the world leaders."
On the Amravati Stupa and Sinauli Chariot at the exhibition, Singh said, "It took us nine months to curate this exhibition... Pieces from Amravati came from Chennai, and those of Gandhara came from the Chandigarh and Kolkata museums. The National Museum also loaned many pieces. Pieces from all over the country have been curated."
"The themes selected are in line with the agenda of the G20. The exhibition is named 'Roots and Routes' and it showcases our culture and its reach. We are narrating the story of our culture. The Sinauli chariot takes us back by 4000 to 5000 years. This chariot represents the Sindhu Saraswati civilization. It is a rare remnant of a civilization that goes back to 2000 BC.This is a very important exhibition organised by the Ministry of Culture," he added. 
Singh added, "These are antique pieces. They are over 2000 years old. The exhibition also showcases our craftsmanship. Amravati represented the glory of Buddhism in terms of its craftsmanship and artistry. The Amaravati pieces have come from Chennai while those of the Gandhara have come from Chandigarh. It is informative and rooted in our rich heritage. It has been curated painstakingly with diligent research."
The exhibition showcases Indian textiles, decorative items, and artefacts.
This exhibition delves into India's rich cultural heritage, ethos, and interconnectedness, tracing its cultural wonders through archaeological artefacts, literature, numismatics, epigraphy, and paintings.
