Taj Mahal: Beyond the cliché
The Taj Mahal, one of the most iconic monuments in the Indian sub-continent, has for centuries been admired for its regal and resplendent aura.
A lot of us would be ready to dismiss this overpowering ivory-white marble structure built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal as a cliché that has been done to death.
However, the latest art exhibition titled Mute Eloquence of the Taj Mahal at DAG, New Delhi from October 25-December 6 weaves a pastiche of paintings, photographs, postcards and archival materials, to be imagined and reimagined by the gaze of the viewer.
By Shreya Chaudhuri
Author's summary: Exploring Taj Mahal beyond clichés.