Holiday Homework Exhibition at Method Delhi Reimagines Childhood Through Contemporary Art

Method Delhi will present Holiday Homework, a new exhibition by LOAM supported by the Ardee Foundation, from July 19 to August 23, 2026. Opening at Method in Defence Colony, New Delhi, the exhibition examines how childhood can be understood beyond the systems of mass production and consumer culture. Bringing together established and emerging practitioners, the project positions childhood as a space for imagination, care and cultural production rather than consumption. The exhibition will remain open daily from 12 PM to 7 PM, except Mondays. 

Rethinking Childhood Through Art

The exhibition begins with a central question: What does childhood look like when it is no longer shaped by mass production? LOAM argues that contemporary childhood has increasingly become defined by industrial manufacturing, where objects are quickly produced, consumed and discarded. In contrast, Holiday Homework invites artists to reconsider the role of materiality, imagination and slower forms of engagement through works that encourage interaction, reflection and care.

Rather than treating childhood as a commercial market, the exhibition proposes it as an active cultural space where ideas, memories and creativity can develop through artistic practice.

A Platform for Artists and Dialogue

Featuring 18 artists working across disciplines, Holiday Homework focuses on themes including play, pedagogy, memory and care. Instead of presenting artworks as finished products alone, LOAM positions the exhibition as an ongoing conversation around how artists can contribute to shaping the environments in which children grow, learn and imagine.

The initiative also emerged through an open call inviting artists interested in exploring childhood collectively. According to LOAM, this collaborative approach shifts the exhibition beyond display, creating a platform for discussion between artists, educators and audiences. The exhibition builds upon LOAM’s broader initiative exploring functional and interactive art for children and everyday spaces. 

Students Become Contributors

One of the exhibition’s defining features is the participation of school students alongside professional artists. LOAM works with practicing artists in educational settings, encouraging students to respond to a shared question: What role do artists play in the cultural language of society?

Students selected through an open call will exhibit their own functional and conceptual works alongside established practitioners. The project also introduces economic participation into its educational model, encouraging young contributors to engage with artistic practice beyond observation.

The initiative has been made possible with the support of the Ardee Foundation and acknowledges the contribution of Shefali Varma, whose support enables student participation, including works presented through the Ardee Entrepreneurship Wall. 

Participating Artists

Exhibition Details

The exhibition is expected to attract artists, educators, families, students and audiences interested in contemporary art and educational practice.

A New Direction for Childhood and Contemporary Art

Through Holiday Homework, LOAM proposes a long-term platform that encourages artists to rethink childhood with intention, imagination and care. By bringing together professional practitioners, young participants and educators, the exhibition challenges conventional ideas about children’s environments while opening new possibilities for artistic collaboration. As contemporary art increasingly intersects with education and public life, Holiday Homework offers a thoughtful model that positions creativity not only inside galleries but also within the everyday spaces where childhood begins.