In this episode of Call Him Curious podcast, host Shikhar Varshney delves into the fascinating world of art and culture with Dr. Masooma Rizvi, a visionary art curator and museologist. From her collaborations with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam at the age of 19 to curating projects for the New Parliament Building and Ayodhya Airport, Dr. Rizvi’s journey is nothing short of inspirational. With a focus on promoting grassroots artists and bridging the gap between India’s heritage and modernity, Dr. Rizvi shares her unique insights into how art shapes culture, identity, and society. Whether it's weaving narratives for museums or empowering marginalized artists, this conversation offers a deeper understanding of India's cultural richness.
Timestamps:
1:38 - 3:25 – Art is not Mainstream!
3:26 - 5:27 – Attention Span & Art
5:28 - 7:55 – Ayodhya Airport Artwork
7:56 - 8:44 – What’s Special in Patna?
8:45 - 10:15 – The India We Don’t Know
10:16 - 14:19 – India & the World
14:20 - 16:00 – Religion & Logic
16:01 - 17:17 – How art is conceptualized.
17:18 - 23:32 – Museums & Paintings
23:33 - 29:38 – Kalesh Ka Case
29:39 - 32:45 – Ministers Insider
32:46 - 35:04 – Episode Wrap-Up.