Kaavad, installation photo from Mangasia at Villa Reale di Monza, Italy

An Indian story cabinet - 'kavaad' - designed by Mangilal Mistri

This work features in Mangasia: Wonderlands of Asian Comics, a Barbican International Enterprises exhibition, curated by Paul Gravett. Mangasia presents a vivid journey through the art of Comics and visual storytelling across Asia. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese ‘Manga’ and beyond, highlighting key creators, characters and publications.