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New Delhi [India], February 9 (ANI/GPRC): Stories are the backbone of our history, shaping our perceptions and guiding our actions. They have the power to transport us to different eras, introduce us to new perspectives, and inspire us to make a change. They document the past, inform the present, and shape the future. How do you make these stories come to live?
Today, these stories come alive in the form of cultural spaces and museums created by Mr Siddharth Bathla, and his team at Design Factory India (DFI).
DFI has worked on some of the most influential museums, heritage sites, and architecture projects across the country. With a focus on storytelling, narrative, and immersive experiences, Bathla’s projects are not only informative, but also emotionally engaging.
Did you know that there was a provisional government of free India even before 1947? Do you know who the father of the Indian National Army is? While you can find these answers in the galleries of Bose and Indian National Army Museum — designed by DFI, the point of these questions is that many of us miss out on an opportunity to ask these questions, and have them answered. The answer to that? You guessed it right. Museums!
Why do people create museums? Are we just preserving history, or can they serve a greater purpose? To answer this question, we take a look at one of Bathla’s most influential projects -India’s largest memorial museum — Smritivan from Bhuj, Gujarat. The exhibits in the museum convey the devastating events of the 2001 Gujarat earthquake, as well as the reasons behind such natural occurrences, the future of disaster management, along with so many more topics .
