Exhibition Highlights Indian Modernists’ Role in Chandigarh’s Development

An exhibition at Chandigarh's Government Museum and Art Gallery highlights the contributions of Indian architects, planners, and administrators in shaping the city’s modernist vision. Curated by experts including Vikramaditya Prakash, the show presents previously unseen materials to emphasize that Chandigarh’s development was driven by Indian modernists alongside Western architects. Prakash underscores that Chandigarh’s creation aimed to modernize not only buildings but also social institutions and daily life, reflecting a break from colonial legacies.