CIS-A2K/Events/She Leads/Program/Submitted/خوشبو

Basic Information

Name of the Event/Activity

• خطّاطی

Reviving the Kalam: Documenting the art of Calligraphy in Old Delhi

Type of Event/Activity

• Research & Documentation

Email address

• itskhushbu98@gmail.com

Purpose of the Event/Activity

• The purpose of this activity is to shed light on the fading art of calligraphy in Delhi, focusing on the life and work of Mohammad Ghalib, the last known practitioner of this craft in Old Delhi’s Urdu bazaar.

Expected start date and end date of the Event/Activity

• From 5 June 2023 to 10 June 2024

List of users who will be organising the Event/Activity

• خوشبو

Partner Institution or Organisation (If Any, Optional)

• CIS

Program and Metrics

Agenda/Program of the Event/Activity

• Interviews with Mohammad Ghalib which will explore the calligrapher’s journey, inspirations, and challenges.
• Photography sessions that capture the calligrapher’s workspace, tools, and materials.

Expected Matrix or Outcomes from the Event/Activity planned

• A photo essay that captures the essence of calligraphy and its significance in Old Delhi
• Increased awareness about the dying art of calligraphy among the local and global community
• Encouraging the younger generation to learn and preserve this traditional art form
• Documentation will contribute to Wikimedia's mission by capturing narratives that might otherwise be lost, thereby enriching the global repository of free knowledge

Expected number of attendees

• Photographer

Post Event/Activity Engagement

Follow-up engagement plan post the event/activity

• Arrange for an exhibition of Mohammad Ghalib’s work

Budget

• Logistics : Rs 5,000
• Renting Equipment : Rs 10,000
• Compensation for the Calligrapher : Rs 5,000
• Total : Rs 20,000