By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, April 7: The 3rd edition of the ASEAN-India Artists’ Camp (AIAC) concluded in Shillong with an exhibition at Tripura Castle, where paintings of 21 artists from ASEAN Member States, Timor-Leste and India were displayed.
Over a period of 10 days, these artists engaged in collaborative work, drawing inspiration from Shillong’s landscapes, cultural interactions, and artistic exchanges.
Organised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in collaboration with Seher, the AIAC has been a key initiative under India’s Act East Policy.
Speaking on the significance of such initiatives, Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles Pabitra Margherita said that the camp shows the strong cultural and artistic links between India and ASEAN nations.
Reflecting on the camp’s success, Founder-Director of Seher, Sanjeev Bhargava, said, “As the one who dreamed up this camp, I’ve watched it evolve into something extraordinary. Over ten days, I saw these artists from across borders dive into Shillong’s culture, challenge each other’s ideas, and produce works that pulse with life.”
The artworks showcased in Shillong will next be exhibited in New Delhi and Malaysia, further extending this cultural exchange beyond borders.
