B.V. Doshi Memorial Exhibition in Kolkata Explores MADe's Decade of Work

The third B.V. Doshi Memorial Exhibition, titled In Pursuit of Publicness, showcased over ten years of architectural work by MADe at Kalavaani, Swabhumi, Kolkata. The exhibition presented the practice through an external curatorial perspective, focusing on drawings, projects, and a curatorial gaze rather than the internal intentions of the practice. This approach allowed the projects to be read from a distance, offering a fresh interpretation of MADe's contributions to public architecture. The event highlights the ongoing legacy of B.V. Doshi, a pivotal figure in Indian architecture, and underscores the importance of publicness in urban design. By bringing together a decade of work, the exhibition provided a comprehensive overview of MADe's evolution and its engagement with public spaces. The choice of Kolkata as the venue adds a layer of significance, situating the discourse within the broader context of Indian subcontinental urbanism. The exhibition ran at Kalavaani, Swabhumi, Kolkata, and was documented by Architecture Live. This memorial exhibition not only celebrates Doshi's influence but also positions MADe's practice within contemporary architectural debates, emphasizing the role of publicness in shaping urban environments.