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- A vibrant celebration of shared heritage and cross-cultural creativity marked the opening of UK-based artist Suman Gujral’s special exhibition at the Partition Museum, Amritsar, organised by the Essex Cultural Diversity Project (ECDP), UK.
- The “Re-Rooted” exhibition stands as a powerful symbol of how art transcends geography, weaving together histories and identities across borders — and reaffirming the timeless connection between Punjab’s rich heritage and its global artistic community.
- Speaking on the occasion, Inderjit Sandhu, CEO of the Essex Cultural Diversity Project, highlighted the significance of such initiatives in uniting heritage institutions across continents.
A vibrant celebration of shared heritage and cross-cultural creativity marked the opening of UK-based artist Suman Gujral’s special exhibition at the Partition Museum, Amritsar, organised by the Essex Cultural Diversity Project (ECDP), UK. The exhibition, themed “Re-Rooted,” explores ideas of identity, displacement, and belonging through Gujral’s evocative artwork — and was graced by the presence of acclaimed British visual artists The Singh Twins.
Sisters Amrit Kaur Singh and Rabindra Kaur Singh, globally celebrated for their pioneering “past-modern” art style, joined the event as special guests. Born in London in 1966 to Sikh-Indian parents and raised near Liverpool, the twins are renowned for seamlessly blending the intricate detailing of traditional Indian miniature painting with Western and Victorian aesthetics. Their distinctive approach bridges cultural narratives, positioning them as leading figures in contemporary cross-cultural art.
The exhibition’s inauguration ceremony was led by Harpreet Sandhu, Punjab’s State Information Commissioner, who presented the artists with personalised Punjabi nameplates and traditional stoles. Sandhu praised their visit as a gesture of reconnecting with roots and strengthening cultural ties between the Punjabi diaspora and their ancestral homeland.
Speaking on the occasion, Inderjit Sandhu, CEO of the Essex Cultural Diversity Project, highlighted the significance of such initiatives in uniting heritage institutions across continents. “This collaboration not only promotes Punjab’s cultural landmarks like the Partition Museum,” he said, “but also fosters global appreciation of the state’s artistic heritage.”
He further added, “The Essex Cultural Diversity Project has initiated a meaningful step in creating a cross-cultural platform that connects stories across continents. It reminds us that art has the power to heal, to bridge divides, and to keep history alive through empathy and reflection.”
The “Re-Rooted” exhibition stands as a powerful symbol of how art transcends geography, weaving together histories and identities across borders — and reaffirming the timeless connection between Punjab’s rich heritage and its global artistic community.
