Sneha Raisoni; Pavitra Rajaram

"Kitsch has historically been seen as a low art form and doesn't find place in museums, but is as valuable as classical art," says Rajaram defining it as "an amalgamation of composite cultures." "And Mumbai is a microcosm of that. From its language to street art, the transport system and the street food," she adds. She sees it in the Chinese bhel, the cake-like façade of Saifee Hospital and the graffiti that once covered vast stretches of the walls on the Tulsi Pipe Road.

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Raisoni sees it in autorickshaw meters, the BEST bus tickets and in the images of the Gateway of India on clothing. "Kitsch was born from the masses not being able to afford art and creating their own using everyday elements. And now people are owning it," she says.

Chinese Bhel lend itself to kitsch

Moderated by Latika Khosla, founder, Colours India and Freedom Tree Design, the discussion will also offer ruminations on the future of kitsch and its proliferation in the hospitality industry.

Free
On November 20, 6 pm
At NGMA, Sir Cowasji Jehangir Public Hall, MG Road, Fort.
Call 22881969

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