Bharat Mandapam hosts the G20 summit’s ‘Culture Corridor – G20 Digital Museum’, a unique international project celebrating shared heritage among G20 members and invitee countries. It promotes understanding, appreciation, knowledge sharing, inclusivity, and equality, fostering a sense of shared identity.
India
ASHTADHYAYI
The Ashtadhyayi, a 5th-6th century BCE grammar treatise by Panini, is a significant work in Vedic phonetics and grammar. It contains 4000 sutras and is compared to the Turing machine.
Indonesia
BATIK SARONG TEXTILES
Batik, a traditional Javanese attire, is crafted by applying wax onto fabric, symbolizing the connection of dots on a wide cloth.
Brazil
MODEL OF THE NATIONAL PARLIAMENT PALACE OF BRAZIL
Brasília’s National Parliament Palace, designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, is a cornerstone of the Monumental Axis and serves as the heart of Brazil’s governance.
Argentina, PONCHO
The poncho, a rectangular cloth discovered in San Juan around 1100 CE, is on display in a display created by master-craftsman Graciela Salvatierra. It reflects the traditions of her hometown, Londres, Catamarca province, where artisans use black carob-tree and walnut-shell to dye ponchos.
Australia
YINAPUNAPU AT DJARRAKPI
This painting by master artist Narritjin Maymuru, completed in 1963, is synonymous with the rich cultural tradition and folklore of the Yolnu people.
Canada
SEA MONSTER TRANSFORMATION MASK
The mask tells an origin tale of an underwater monster protecting a Kwakwaka’wakw village. Hunt’s unique design and intricate detailing reflect Canada’s aboriginal heritage.
China
FAHUA LIDDED JAR WITH LOTUS POND DESIGN
The piece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, showcasing the Hereditary Chief of Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation, Calvin, who received the BC Creative Achievement Award for Aboriginal Art in 2009.
European Union
MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE (1867-1934)
The sculpture is a tribute to Curie and all women in science. The artist, Calvin Calvin, is renowned for his work in Aboriginal art and his connection to ancient traditions.
France
AUXERRE VASE WITH BLUE BACKGROUND AND DECORATION OF BUTTERFLIES AND TREFOILS
The statue of Marie Curie, inspired by her work, is a tribute to her and all women in science. The yingluo motif on the shoulder symbolizes “immeasurable light.” Calvin, the Hereditary Chief of Mowachaht First Nation, is renowned for his Aboriginal art.
Germany
VW BEETLE MINIATURE MODELS
It represents a shift in mobility and a nostalgic reflection of a bygone era.
Italy
BELVEDERE APOLLO
It represents the ideal of beauty from the Renaissance to the 18th century, reflecting the artist’s desire for universal harmony.
Japan
NENDOROID HATSUNE MIKU: KoRIN KIMONO VERSION AND KOSODE
The Nendoroid Hatsune Miku figurine, created using Crypton Future Media INC’s Hatsune Miku software, is a global mascot and music star, based on a 300-year-old Korin Kimono, a cultural property designated by the Japanese government in 1971.
Republic of Korea
THE ARTISAN-CRAFTED HAT, GAT AND HEADPIECE, JOKDURI
These attires have gained global recognition through films and drama series.
Mexico
SCULPTURE OF DUALITY: QUETZALCOATL
The sculpture depicts Aztec mythological figures Quetzalcoatl and Tlaltecuhtli, illustrating the creation of earth and sky.
Russia
TRADITIONAL KHAKASS WOMEN’S DRESS, VEST AND POGÓ
Pogó, a traditional Khakass woman’s attire, features beads, buttons, pearls, and cowry shells symbolizing fertility and prosperity.
Saudi Arabia
TAYMA STELE WITH ARAMAIC INSCRIPTION
Tayma, a historic oasis in Tabuk, is home to numerous archaeological sites dating back to the 6th century BCE and early Islamic times.
South Africa
A CAST OF AUSTRALOPITHECUS AFRICANUS
Its skull and potential juvenile skeleton link to a juvenile skeleton.
Turkiye
GÖBEKLi TEPE STELE
The pillars feature innovative designs and totemic art, reflecting socio-cultural exchange.
United Kingdom
FULL-SIZE COLOUR REPRODUCTION OF THE ENTIRE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT, MAGNA CARTA
The Magna Carta, a significant document in the history of the United Kingdom, established the rule of law and radically restructured the relationship between the king and his subjects.
TYRANNY OF MIRRORS
The painting uses three-dimensional cubes to create tumbling blocks, symbolizing escape routes on the Underground Railroad. Biggers’ work incorporates various cultural elements, showcasing beauty, precision, and open-ended contemplation, blending jazz, astronomy, Buddhism, and symbolism.
Bangladesh
BUST OF SHEIKH MUJIBUR RAHMAN
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, also known as Father of the Nation of Bangladesh, was a prominent advocate for Bengali interests and led East Pakistan’s movement for autonomy.
Egypt
THE GOLDEN MASK AND MODERN CEREMONIAL CHAIR OF KING TUTANKHAMUN
These artifacts showcase the New Kingdom’s artistic and technical achievements.
Mauritius
RAVANN
Crafted from wood, aloe leaf cords, and goat’s skin, it embodies Mauritian knowledge traditions and serves as a unifying element in Mauritius’ cultural legacy..
Netherlands
ZIG-ZAG CHAIR
Known for his De Stijl movement, this chair combines form, function, and construction, showcasing the sustainability and humor of Dutch design.
Nigeria
HEAD OF QUEENIDIA AND MALE HEAD FROM IFE
The Bronze Head of Queen Idia is a medieval Benin artifact, portraying Queen Idia, who supported her son’s ascent to the Benin throne (1504-1550) through unwavering efforts.
Oman
SOFT STONE BOX WITH NARRATIVE DECORATION
Featured here is a vessel in soft stone that was discovered last year in Wilayat Daba in Musandam Governorate in Oman. Soft stone, with its low index of hardiness, can be moulded easily into vessels.
Singapore
DIFFERENT PACKAGINGS OF NEWATER AND NEWBREW
The Water Reclamation Plant and the National Environment Agency’s Integrated Waste management facility also aim to harness energy recovery from water-energy-waste.
Spain
ABANICOS
The exhibit reimagines traditional fans with innovative shapes and textures, blending design, craftsmanship, and fashion. The Aldaia Fan Museum collaborates to revitalize Spanish fan design.
UAE
REPLICA OF A HORSE GOLD BRIDLE
The 1st-2nd century CE horse bridle from Mleiha in Sharjha Emirates, dating back to the 1st-2nd century CE, provides evidence of horses in Southeast Arabia,
gold trappings, and decorative discs, reflecting the region’s prosperity and cultural ties.
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