Sanjay Das, Shape of Silences
KIAN Foundation introduces respected photographer Sanjay Das to Mumbai for Shape of Silences, a solo exhibition curated by the distinguished writer Ina Puri. The exhibition will take place at Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai, inviting audiences into a visual archive of Bengal’s vanishing terracotta heritage. Bringing the Delhi-based adventurer and artist to Mumbai, KIAN Foundation visualizes this show as a way to connect unexplored vanishing heritage to a wider contemporary audience.
Bengal’s temples and their intricate terracotta reliefs, are living archives of stories-mythological, historical, and everyday life etched in clay. Sanjay Das’s photographs capture the lingering emotions and the weight of silence that hover over these sacred sites, translating their quiet grandeur into visual poetry. Through his lens, viewers are invited to witness the resonance and historical richness that make Bengal an enduring spirit of Indian artistic heritage. What the artist describes as “responsible photography”, these images alongside artistic expressions, are also powerful documents of India’s endangered cultural heritage. Many of the sites he photographed may already have disappeared, making this exhibition an urgent act of preservation.
“At KIAN Foundation, we see this project as a vital cultural record,” said Siddharth Naik, Co-Founder & Director.
Sanjay’s images don’t impose a story—they quietly hold space for memory, erosion, and the sacred silences of history.
About KIAN Foundation
Founded in 2021 by passionate collectors Aarti and Siddharth Naik, KIAN Foundation is a dynamic platform dedicated to nurturing Indian art and connecting it with a global audience. Rooted in appreciation for India’s diverse artistic traditions, KIAN celebrates both the country’s rich cultural heritage and its vibrant contemporary art scene through thoughtfully curated experiences. Every artwork in our collection is meticulously evaluated for authenticity, making KIAN a trusted name among collectors and institutions. We are committed to national and international exposure of our artists with exhibitions traveling across major cities in India and upcoming shows in Amsterdam and Singapore. Our gallery space in Baner, Pune is a tranquil three-story space nestled amidst lush greenery. It features two expansive exhibition floors, in-house storage, a specialized restoration lab with state of the art equipment, and floor-to-ceiling windows that invite natural light into a serene, contemplative environment. With state-of-the-art studio lighting and modern infrastructure, it offers artists and viewers a
refined, meditative space to engage deeply with art. At its core, KIAN Foundation is an evolving space—where art is not only showcased, but deeply experienced, discussed, and celebrated.
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