top of page
City As a museum festival KNMA x Tales of City (3).png

City As Museum Festival | UNESCO World Heritage Week | KNMA X Tales of City

Date: 19 Nov 24 to 24 Nov 24

The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art presents ‘City as Museum’, a thoughtfully curated series of guided walks across Delhi, led by experts from various artistic fields. This initiative brings attention to significant areas within Delhi and the National Capital Region that have historically served as cultural and creative hubs, inspiring artists and historians alike. The City as Museum concept is an original vision of the museum’s curatorial team.

UNESCO World Heritage Week is celebrated globally each year to raise awareness of the need to preserve and protect UNESCO-designated World Heritage Sites. The week focuses on the value of these sites for humanity, fostering conservation efforts and encouraging public appreciation for the diversity of global heritage. During this week, a range of activities—such as exhibitions, guided tours, discussions, and educational programs—are held at heritage sites and museums to engage the public and emphasize the need to protect these cultural treasures for future generations. This year, World Heritage Week will be observed from November 19th to 25th, coinciding with key international heritage dates, and fostering a deeper understanding of the historical, architectural, and environmental significance of World Heritage Sites.

During this time period KNMA is organizing a series of special curated walks in the cities with distinguished historians, scholars, architects and artists in collaboration with Tales of City. First launched in 2022, KNMA is excited to mark its completion of two successful years with a special series of walks centred around the Delhi NCR. The festival will conclude with a panel discussion on the final day, highlighting its impact and future direction.

Founded by Sufiyan, a cultural revivalist and advocate for sustainable cultural tourism based in Delhi, Tales of City has become a leading platform for immersive, carefully curated journeys through India’s historically and culturally rich cities. Operating in Delhi, Mumbai, Srinagar, Manali, Lucknow, Agra, Jaipur, Kolkata, and Varanasi, with an expanding presence in other cities, Tales of City offers engaging experiences that connect travelers with India’s heritage through heritage walks, photowalks, culinary explorations, and food pop-ups celebrating local flavors and traditions.

Sufiyan’s vision for Tales of City is to celebrate and preserve India’s cultural legacy by offering thoughtfully crafted, story-driven experiences. Collaborating with esteemed authors like Rana Safvi, Ira Mukhoty, Swapna Liddle, Sadaf Hussain, William Dalrymple, Ashwitha Jayakumar, Nikhil Gulati, and Ambika Bhardwaj, as well as renowned photographer Taha Ahmed, Tales of City provides unparalleled insights into the art, history, and cultural fabric of India’s most iconic destinations.

Tales of City

List of Activities

  • Mir-o-ghalib ki dilli
    Mir-o-ghalib ki dilli
    Sun, Nov 24
    Ghalib ki haveli
    Nov 24, 2024, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Ghalib ki haveli, 2469, GALI CAPTAIN, Balli Maran, Baradari, Chandni Chowk, Delhi, 110006, India
    Nov 24, 2024, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Ghalib ki haveli, 2469, GALI CAPTAIN, Balli Maran, Baradari, Chandni Chowk, Delhi, 110006, India
  • Buried in History with Suhail Hashmi
    Buried in History with Suhail Hashmi
    Sat, Nov 23
    Sultan-e-garhi tomb
    Nov 23, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Sultan-e-garhi tomb, G4MP+9R4, Garhi's Tomb Rd, Ruchi Vihar, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Delhi 110070, India
    Nov 23, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Sultan-e-garhi tomb, G4MP+9R4, Garhi's Tomb Rd, Ruchi Vihar, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Delhi 110070, India
    Join Sohail Hashmi as he explores the architectural features of the tomb and delves into the transformation of a beloved son into a revered figure.
  • From Colony to Republic - Special Walk of Samvidhan Sadan with Swapna Liddle: Session 3
    From Colony to Republic - Special Walk of Samvidhan Sadan with Swapna Liddle: Session 3
    Sat, Nov 23
    Vijay Chowk Parking Lot
    Nov 23, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Vijay Chowk Parking Lot, Vijay Chowk Area, Central Secretariat, New Delhi, Delhi 110011, India
    Nov 23, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Vijay Chowk Parking Lot, Vijay Chowk Area, Central Secretariat, New Delhi, Delhi 110011, India
    Join us for a unique experience at the historic Old Parliament Building , Samvidhan Sadan. Explore colonial history in-depth with renowned Author and Historian Swapna Liddle
  • Delhi's Modernist Skyline - Post Independence Era: Session 2 | City as Museum Festival
    Delhi's Modernist Skyline - Post Independence Era: Session 2 | City as Museum Festival
    Fri, Nov 22
    Chunnamal Haveli
    Nov 22, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Chunnamal Haveli, 840, 841, Chandni Chowk Rd, Balli Maran, New Krishna Cloth Market, Katra Neel, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi, 110006, India
    Nov 22, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Chunnamal Haveli, 840, 841, Chandni Chowk Rd, Balli Maran, New Krishna Cloth Market, Katra Neel, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi, 110006, India
    Join Architect Rafiq Kidwai, Ashish Karode, and Intekhab Alam in a discussion on the adoption of moderninst ideals and public and institutional spaces at 176 years old haveli.
  • Stein-a-bad - Delhi’s Post Independence Built Environment: Session 1 | City as Museum Festival
    Stein-a-bad - Delhi’s Post Independence Built Environment: Session 1 | City as Museum Festival
    Fri, Nov 22
    Glass house, Lodhi Garden
    Nov 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Glass house, Lodhi Garden, H6R8+8PF, Lodhi Gardens, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi, Delhi 110003, India
    Nov 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Glass house, Lodhi Garden, H6R8+8PF, Lodhi Gardens, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi, Delhi 110003, India
    Join Architect Intekhab Alam to disseminate about Delhi's Post-Independence Build Environment at Lodhi and Mandi House Precinct
  • In the Shadows of the Empire with Ira Mukhoty | City as Museum Festival
    In the Shadows of the Empire with Ira Mukhoty | City as Museum Festival
    Thu, Nov 21
    Humayun's tomb
    Nov 21, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Humayun's tomb , Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah, Mathura Rd, Nizamuddin, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi, Delhi 110013, India
    Nov 21, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Humayun's tomb , Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah, Mathura Rd, Nizamuddin, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi, Delhi 110013, India
    Join Authour Ira Mukhity on an enthralling journey as she delves into the lives of the powerful matriarchs who shaped the Mughal Empire
  • Sufi Souls and Qawwali Echoes with Rana Safvi | City as Museum Festival
    Sufi Souls and Qawwali Echoes with Rana Safvi | City as Museum Festival
    Wed, Nov 20
    New Delhi
    Nov 20, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    New Delhi, Chirag Dilli, New Delhi, Delhi 110017, India
    Nov 20, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    New Delhi, Chirag Dilli, New Delhi, Delhi 110017, India
    KNMA in collaboration with Tales of City Street to Stories | City as Museum Festival
  • Ruins and Remnants - Mehrauli’s Saga with William Dalrymple | City As Museum Festival
    Ruins and Remnants - Mehrauli’s Saga with William Dalrymple | City As Museum Festival
    Tue, Nov 19
    New Delhi
    Nov 19, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    New Delhi, Metcalfe’s Folly, Mehrauli Archeological Pk Trl, Christian Colony, Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110016, India
    Nov 19, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    New Delhi, Metcalfe’s Folly, Mehrauli Archeological Pk Trl, Christian Colony, Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110016, India
    KNMA in collaboration with Tales of City Street to Stories | City as Museum Festival

Led By

floral motifs
William Dalrymple tales of city x KNMA.png

William Dalrymple

sohail hashmi tales of city x KNMA.png

Sohail Hashmi

Prerna Jain tales of city x KNMA.png

Prerna Jain

Swapna liddle  tales of city x KNMA.png

Dr. Swapna Liddle

Rafiq Kidwai tales of city x KNMA.png

Rafiq Kidwai

Rene Singh tales of city x KNMA.png

Rene Singh

Rana Safvi tales of city x KNMA.png

Rana Safvi

Ashish Karode tales of city x KNMA.png

Ashish Karode

Chandrasekhar Tampi tales of city x KNMA.png

Chandrasekhar Tampi

ira mukhoty tales of city x KNMA.png

Ira Mukhoty

Intekhab Alam tales of city x KNMA.png

Intekhab Alam

Lokesh Jain tales of city x KNMA.png

Lokesh Jain

Meet the Curator

Contact Us

Address

Safdurjung Enclave, New Delhi

Whatsapp

+918882098891

Email

Connect

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
bottom of page