"Jugaad Urbanism: Resourceful Strategies for Indian Cities" Exhibition
The Center for Architecture
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Set in the radically uneven urban landscapes of Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Pune, India, Jugaad Urbanism explores how the energy of citizens “making-do” is translated by architects, urban planners, and governmental and nongovernmental entities into efficient and inventive strategies for sustainable urban growth. From energy generating spinning wheels to the extensive skywalks of Mumbai – the exhibition highlights how "jugaad" interventions (a term in Hindi used to describe an innovative, resourceful approach) are challenging traditional spatial hierarchies and mechanistic planning principles.
The work of Indian artists, including Raqs Media Collective, will also be included in the exhibition, offering insights into the complex and oft cited “messy” urbanism of India.
Curator: Kanu Agrawal
Exhibition design and graphics: Popular Architecture and Omnivore
Media
Schedule
from February 10, 2011 to May 21, 2011
Artist(s)
Raqs Media Collective et al.