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In pictures: Quest Mall celebrates Christmas through Swarup Dutta’s art installations

Don’t miss the eye-catching installations by the artist, adding festive cheer to the Park Circus hotspot

Pooja Mitra Published 24.12.24, 05:38 PM
One of the most popular malls in Kolkata, Quest Mall has taken an artistic route to celebrating Christmas this year. The mall is showcasing the architectural heritage of Kolkata through art to usher in the festive season. Paying an ode to the bygone days of the City of Joy, Quest Mall, in collaboration with multidisciplinary artist Swarup Dutta and Awestruck, has themed the decorations around Kolkata in the pre-Independence era, and a few iconic landmarks in the city
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One of the most popular malls in Kolkata, Quest Mall has taken an artistic route to celebrating Christmas this year. The mall is showcasing the architectural heritage of Kolkata through art to usher in the festive season. Paying an ode to the bygone days of the City of Joy, Quest Mall, in collaboration with multidisciplinary artist Swarup Dutta and Awestruck, has themed the decorations around Kolkata in the pre-Independence era, and a few iconic landmarks in the city

Photos: Soumyajit Dey
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Swarup Dutta has made two art installations inside the mall. A prominent Christmas tree adorned with twinkling lights stands tall as you enter the mall and turn right. The tree is surrounded by smaller ones, made to look snow-kissed
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Swarup Dutta has made two art installations inside the mall. A prominent Christmas tree adorned with twinkling lights stands tall as you enter the mall and turn right. The tree is surrounded by smaller ones, made to look snow-kissed

This installation is a coming-together of historic landmarks of Kolkata like Victoria Memorial, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Prinsep Ghat. The collages of the landmarks are decorated with golden bells and glitter balls, adding more festive vibes
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This installation is a coming-together of historic landmarks of Kolkata like Victoria Memorial, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Prinsep Ghat. The collages of the landmarks are decorated with golden bells and glitter balls, adding more festive vibes

Two more installations that catch the attention are the red balloons hanging from the ceilings of the mall, and a big, red bow that is associated with Santa Claus above the portico at the main entrance. Quest Mall intends to celebrate the artistic heritage of Bengal, and has several other artistic projects planned for 2025
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Two more installations that catch the attention are the red balloons hanging from the ceilings of the mall, and a big, red bow that is associated with Santa Claus above the portico at the main entrance. Quest Mall intends to celebrate the artistic heritage of Bengal, and has several other artistic projects planned for 2025

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