The Tuli Research Centre for India Studies (T.R.I.S.) will present SWARAJ | Revisualising India’s Political History, a multidisciplinary exhibition curated by cultural historian and archivist Neville Tuli. Opening at the Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, the exhibition brings together artworks and archival material to examine India’s political history through visual culture.
Drawing from the collections of the Tuli Research Centre, the exhibition combines Modern and Contemporary Fine Art, popular art, photography, film memorabilia, rare books, prints, and visual, textual and audio archives. Rather than presenting a conventional historical narrative, SWARAJ explores the ideas of political self-rule, democracy and national identity through artistic and archival material, encouraging visitors to engage with different forms of public memory.
What visitors can expect
The exhibition includes:
- Modern and Contemporary Fine Art
- Popular Art and Prints
- Historic Photography
- Film Memorabilia
- Rare Books and Publications
- Visual, Textual and Audio Archives
Together, these materials present multiple perspectives on India’s political journey and the role of visual culture in documenting and interpreting history.
Event Details
| Event | Details |
| Name | SWARAJ | Revisualising India’s Political History |
| Venue | Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi |
| Date | 12–16 August 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM (Opening Preview: 12 August, 6:00 PM) |
| Curator | Neville Tuli |
| Organiser | Tuli Research Centre for India Studies (T.R.I.S.) |
| Website | www.tuliresearchcentre.org |
Takeaway
SWARAJ | Revisualising India’s Political History brings together art and archival material to examine India’s political past from multiple visual perspectives. By combining artworks with historical documents, photography and film memorabilia, the exhibition offers visitors an opportunity to consider how visual culture shapes public understanding of history and national identity.
