47-A

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47-A is a gallery for design.

In the world of Baro Market, we trace the lines between craft, art and design and find them increasingly blurred; 47-A delves into all of these and presents shows that are deeply researched and brilliantly curated, through the lens of design.

Our aim is to showcase fine design, to educate and inform, to debate and discuss and to shine a light on the finest craft, art and design that we discover.

We are specially connected to the heritage village of Khotachi Wadi in Girgaum, Bombay that the gallery is housed in, and are deeply committed to conserving the community, and engaging meaningfully with its history, people and design.

Current show:

THE TRIUMPH OF KACHCHH

Aafasil Luhar, Abdullah and Jabbar Khatri, Imran and Zuber Khatri, Karim Mansuri, Khalid Amin Khatri, Kuvarben, Miya and Zuma Kasam Aadham Sanghar, Pabi Ben, Ramesh Marwada, Rizwan Khatri, Sakina Pathan, Shabri Wable and Shakil Khatri, Curated by Satish Reddy

12 Nov to 8 Dec 2024

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As a border state, Kachchh (Kutch) has always been a gateway for cultures of various kinds as people came by land and sea from Africa, the Middle East and the Swat Valley. Each meeting brought with it unique culture and craft, and as people settled and made new lives, with their lives evolved their craft.

Kachchh is today a rich haven for craft and textiles. To truly honour what the artisans do, it is essential to also help them to transform and change in order to keep their skills alive : to make them relevant and hence in true demand.

Satish Reddy is a rare person who has dedicated most of the last decade to making that change. Satish hasn’t just brought passion, he has added mentorship, systems and a framework for craftspeople to interact with art and design thought to push the boundaries of what is possible to do. 47-A presented the first ever public showing of this work in May 2023. It was nothing short of a sensational success.

That show was the catalyst we all hoped for : each person went home and created a workshop divided into two. One part was where all the job work got done - the guaranteed earnings; the other part became the studio, where the Artisan became the Artist…

It is with the greatest pride that we open this show, the second milestone in a journey that we will work to spread in other places with other people.

Srila Chatterjee