Banking on World Heritage

Banking on World Heritage, a first-of-its-kind exhibition, was held at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in New Delhi from 30 June to 9 July. It was conceptualised and curated by Ms Rukmini Dahanukar, an independent research scholar under her proprietary research, ‘Money Talks’, that unfolds the untold story of banknote art and design from around the world.

Celebrating the theme ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ under India’s G20 presidency for the year, the exhibition showcased large-size replicas of banknotes from the member nations featuring UNESCO World Heritage sites. The theme translates as ‘One Earth · One Family · One Future’, perfectly fitting with UNESCO’s ‘Outstanding Universal Values of World Heritage.’ This presentation was even more special as it coincided with the celebration of India’s 75th year of independence, along with the UNESCO World Heritage Convention’s 50th year.