Mumbai’s collection of Art Deco buildings is amongst the largest in the world. But how did Art Deco come to the city? It was not too long ago that the style appeared on Mumbai’s shores, inspired from its development in the West, but also adding several local and cultural flourishes. Starting from the 19th century, when the island city’s ports became an important trading centre with European markets, enjoy this short history lesson tracing the trajectory of the modern Art Deco style’s arrival on Mumbai’s coast.
Scripting and Editing:
Sayli Godbole
Narration:
Shubhika Malara, for Art Deco Mumbai
Producer:
Art Deco Mumbai
Images Courtesy:
Art Deco Mumbai
Karl Bhote
Wikimedia Commons
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