A New Lens on the City
The sixth exhibition titled Feminists of Awadh Par Salaam: Tracing the City Through Its Women presents a re-examination of Lucknow through the lives and experiences of its women. Opening on 28 March 2026, the exhibition invites audiences to reconsider how urban histories are shaped when viewed through gendered perspectives.
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Reframing Feminism in Lucknow
Rather than presenting feminism as a formal movement, the exhibition highlights how feminist ideas in Lucknow have been embedded in everyday life. Across generations, women have contributed to the city’s cultural and social fabric through lived experiences rather than slogans or organised campaigns.
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Stories Across Spaces
The exhibition traces narratives across multiple spaces—homes, classrooms, streets, and public institutions—revealing how women have influenced both private and public spheres. These stories collectively offer an alternative reading of the city, one that foregrounds voices often overlooked in conventional histories.
Key Themes of the Exhibition
- Everyday feminism in domestic and public life
- Women’s contributions to cultural and intellectual traditions
- Intergenerational narratives shaping the city
- Reimagining urban memory through women’s perspectives
An Immersive Cultural Experience
Visitors are encouraged to engage with the exhibition as a reflective journey. By presenting layered narratives, the show aims to create a space where audiences can pause and reconsider familiar urban landscapes through a new lens.
Organiser and Access Information
| Aspects | Details |
| Event | Feminists of Awadh Par Salaam: Tracing the City Through Its Women |
| Venue | Lucknow Bioscope, 130, J.C. Bose Road, Qaiser Bagh, Lucknow-226001 |
| Opening Date | 28 March 2026 |
| Exhibition Dates | From 28 March 2026 onwards |
| Organiser | Lucknow Bioscope |
| Entry / Tickets | Not specified |
| Website | https://lucknowbioscope.in |
The exhibition is organised as part of an ongoing initiative to document and reinterpret local histories. It will be accessible from 28 March 2026 onwards. Visitors can find more details on the official website at Lucknow Bioscope or contact +91 70680 98351 for enquiries.
Reimagining the City Through Women
By centering women’s lived experiences, Feminists of Awadh Par Salaam contributes to a broader cultural discourse on representation and memory. The exhibition not only revisits the past but also encourages contemporary audiences to rethink how cities are understood and narrated.
