National, May 16, 2026: The Kanoria Centre for Arts announces the Foundation Stone-Laying Ceremony of Sangita Jindal Craft Shila, marking the formal commencement of construction of a new space dedicated to the exhibition and practice of craft. The ceremony took place today, 15th May (Friday) in the Urmila Kailash Black Box at the Kanoria Centre for Arts, Ahmedabad.
Named in honour of Sangita Jindal, whose sustained support has contributed significantly to the visibility and growth of Indian craft traditions, the Sangita Jindal Craft Shila is envisioned as a vibrant, evolving platform within the Kanoria Centre campus.
The project is designed by Studio Sangath, an AD100 architecture firm led by Khushnu Panthaki Hoof and Sönke Hoof. The studio had earlier designed the Kanoria Art Shop (Galleria30) and the Urmila Kailash Black Box and continues its long association with the institution.
Conceived as both an exhibition space and an active workshop environment, the Sangita Jindal Craft Shila will provide a setting where craft is not only displayed but also experienced as a living process. It will bring together artisans, artists, designers, and audiences through exhibitions, hands-on workshops, demonstrations, and collaborative engagements.
At a time when craft is moving beyond just preservation towards new ideas and conversations, the Sangita Jindal Craft Shila aims to highlight the knowledge, skill, and stories that are part of craft practices. The space will encourage people to engage more closely with the process of making, while also supporting artisans and practitioners in exploring new directions and ways of working.
The foundation stone ceremony marked by a plaque unveiling, symbolising the beginning of this new addition to the Kanoria Centre for Arts.
Through this initiative, the Kanoria Centre for Arts continues its long-standing commitment to promoting artistic practices and creating meaningful spaces for learning, exchange, and creative production.
