Basic Information
editName of the Event/Activity
edit- خطّاطی
Reviving the Kalam: Documenting the art of Calligraphy in Old Delhi
Type of Event/Activity
edit- Research & Documentation
Email address
edit- itskhushbu98@gmail.com
Purpose of the Event/Activity
edit- The purpose of this activity is to shed light on the fading art of calligraphy in Delhi, focusing on the life and work of Mohammad Ghalib, the last known practitioner of this craft in Old Delhi’s Urdu bazaar.
Expected start date and end date of the Event/Activity
edit- From 5 June 2023 to 10 June 2024
List of users who will be organising the Event/Activity
editPartner Institution or Organisation (If Any, Optional)
edit- CIS
Program and Metrics
editAgenda/Program of the Event/Activity
edit- Interviews with Mohammad Ghalib which will explore the calligrapher’s journey, inspirations, and challenges.
- Photography sessions that capture the calligrapher’s workspace, tools, and materials.
Expected Matrix or Outcomes from the Event/Activity planned
edit- A photo essay that captures the essence of calligraphy and its significance in Old Delhi
- Increased awareness about the dying art of calligraphy among the local and global community
- Encouraging the younger generation to learn and preserve this traditional art form
- Documentation will contribute to Wikimedia's mission by capturing narratives that might otherwise be lost, thereby enriching the global repository of free knowledge
Expected number of attendees
edit- Photographer
Post Event/Activity Engagement
editFollow-up engagement plan post the event/activity
edit- Arrange for an exhibition of Mohammad Ghalib’s work
Budget
edit- Logistics : Rs 5,000
- Renting Equipment : Rs 10,000
- Compensation for the Calligrapher : Rs 5,000
- Total : Rs 20,000