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SUMMARY:Exhibition "Humanist Modernity. The Unbuilt Chandigarh of Maciej Nowicki" at Museum and Art Gallery in Chandigarh
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DESCRIPTION:Chandigarh witnessed a significant cultural and intellectual moment with
the inauguration of the exhibition Humanist Modernity: The Unbuilt
Chandigarh of Maciej Nowicki at the Government Museum and Art Gallery on 12
May 2026. The event brought together distinguished dignitaries, architects,
scholars, and members of the cultural community to revisit a remarkable yet
lesser-known chapter in the city’s history.The exhibition traces the
extraordinary life and work of Polish architect Maciej Nowicki, whose
visionary approach to architecture continues to resonate decades after his
untimely demise. Through a rich display of original drawings, plans, and
archival material, the exhibition offers a rare insight into Nowicki’s
proposed master plan for Chandigarh - an unbuilt vision rooted in humanist
modernity.The programme commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Syed Abid
Rasheed Shah, IAS, Secretary, Culture, followed by an address by the
curator, Mr. Kacper Kępiński, Deputy Director at the National Institute
of Architecture and Urban Planning, Warsaw. The evening also featured
remarks by H.E. Dr. Piotr Antoni Świtalski, Head of Mission of the Embassy
of the Republic of Poland in New Delhi and Shri H. Rajesh Prasad, IAS,
W/Chief Secretary.A key highlight of the evening was the screening of a
specially produced six-minute pilot film announcing a forthcoming
documentary on Maciej Nowicki. Produced by the Polish Institute and
directed by Suraj Kumar, the film offers a compelling introduction to
Nowicki’s vision for Chandigarh, situating it within a broader
architectural and historical context. The documentary aims to further
explore his ideas, legacy, and the enduring relevance of his human-centric
approach to urban design.The event also celebrated cultural exchange
through a live performance by renowned Polish artist Michał Rudaś. Known
to Indian audiences as a semi-finalist on the popular television show Dil
Hai Hindustani, Rudas’s performance served as a vibrant cultural bridge
between Poland and India, reinforcing the shared artistic and historical
connections highlighted by the exhibition.The evening concluded with a
felicitation ceremony, followed by the national anthem, ceremonial lamp
lighting, and a guided walk through the exhibition. The vote of thanks was
delivered by the Director of Polish Institute New Delhi, Ms. Malgorzata
Wejsis-Gołębiak.
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