Beautiful half-timbered, gabled roof structure of the Shimla rest houseHeritage Directorate, Indian Railways
What Does Home mean to you?
Home can mean different things to different people. When St+art India Foundation asked 75 young people across India this question, they got very interesting answers.
Let's take a look at some of the key themes that emerged!
It's the Day for the Garden! (painting, recto; text, verso), folio 173 from a manuscript of the Divan of Anvari (1588) by MaheshHarvard Art Museums
To some 'home' meant a garden or plants...
Vishwaroopa (2015-12-25/2016-02-28) by InkbrushnmeSt+art India
For some it meant ब्रम्हांड, which refers to the universe...
‘Bharatmata’ (1905) by Abanindranath TagoreVictoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata
To some 'Home' reminds them of their Mothers and familial comfort.
Tea - a daily beverage of Indians (2022)Banglanatak
To some 'home' meant food items such as tea and Idlis!
Jaisalmer Stone: Jaisalmer Desert Festival (2018-01-31)Dastkari Haat Samiti
For some it meant conversations with friends and family.
Diyas Used in Rangoli (2020-10) by Culture Chauraha
And for some it means festivals like Diwali.
Complete Library of the Four Treasuries (AD 1644-AD 1911) by AnonymousNational Palace Museum
And to some home means books.
Cat and Lobster (20th century) by Jamini RoyNational Gallery of Modern Art
To some home meant their beloved pets.
Home Talk
Raise your hand and move your fingers to explore diverse meanings of home contributed by 75 voices in St+art India Foundation's network.
Discover what home means to you here.
A Google Arts & Culture Lab experiment powered by machine learning, created in collaboration with Zach Lieberman, and St+art India Foundation.Artwork: Vishakha M Singh
Illustrations: Geet Saini
