Museum and Community

The Amar Nath Sehgal Private Collection hosted a workshop for children from CHI–SBT. The session encouraged children to explore imagination through everyday objects by transforming them into characters with voices and personalities. The session continued with drawing their own Talking Object Friend, allowing imagination and storytelling to take visual form.

The Amar Nath Sehgal Private Collection welcomed a group of 20 students from CM Shri Sr. Secondary School, Class 10, who visited their neighbourhood museum as part of the Jangpura Community Outreach Program. The students spent an hour exploring the space, learning about the life and journey of artist Amar Nath Sehgal, and engaging with his works.

The Amar Nath Sehgal Private Collection hosted a comic-making workshop for children from CHI-Salam Balak Trust Centre, the session invited them to create a one-page comic imagining themselves. Games, laughter, and a room full of ideas filled the space as the children transformed their imagination into illustrated stories.

The Amar Nath Sehgal Private Collection hosted the Dream City Workshop at Laburnum, Gurgaon, as part of the Common Ground exhibition under the young artist program.

40 participants came together for a workshop, conducted by artist Parul Sharma at the museum. The session invited them  to translate memories into clay. Guided by sounds from everyday life — subtle noises often overlooked yet deeply embedded in personal memory — the workshop encouraged participants to rekindle moments from their past. What emerged were clay slabs that carried stories of lives lived, each piece becoming a tangible expression of memory, reflection, and their connections with life.

Led by emerging artist Sriparna Dutta, the sessions were designed for students from the G2B, a girl-focused empowerment NGO, to explore their creative expression through drawing and storytelling. The workshop introduced them to the globally renowned artist Van Gogh to garner understanding from his work while exploring his colour palette and technique. A second workshop was themed My Garden of Me, inspired by Mrinalini Mukherjee's organic forms, focused on creating their own thriving gardens with an imaginary personal landscape. Both these workshops were a culmination of artistic education and appreciation for the masters, while developing their own style and creative thinking. The workshops were conducted in collaboration with Girl2B India, at their centre in Kolkata.

A collaboration between The Amar Nath Sehgal Private Collection and CHI for Medanta Hospital. Over the period of one month, 24 children from two CHI-supported communities came together to imagine, draw, and paint their world on a 9-foot canvas. The workshops were led by artist Megha Madan, with support from the Amar Nath Sehgal Private Collection and the CHI team. Inspired from Medanta’s Tree of Life, we present, The Garden of Life, a tribute to health care workers.

The “Memory Museum” workshop was an exploration of how memories can be preserved and shared through art. It was focused on the themes of storytelling, reflection, and creative expression. The workshop invited participants to recall moments they wish to hold onto — instances of joy, love, care, or laughter — and translate them into visual form. Each participant created a personal artwork that became part of a larger, collective installation. Together, these works formed a gentle, immersive “museum” of memories.  The workshop was conducted by artist Parul Sharma for Amar Nath Sehgal Private Collection and the women of Rafooghar, a community space, inviting them to reflect and express personal memories they wished to preserve. The workshop gave them a sense of self preservation while breaking the boundaries of regular museum spaces. 

CHI students between the ages of 7 and 10 participated in a workshop thoughtfully designed to encourage collaborative thinking. Students worked in groups to create playful, creative compositions. The process allowed them to create collectively, work in groups, translate their  ideas into discussions and further develop their creative storytelling abilities as a group. 

Conducted by Ms. Harsheet, the workshop was centered around emotional well-being and self-discovery for the teachers at the CHI school. A breather from their daily lives, the workshop was designed for participants to break down internal barriers and reflect on their emotions. The session offered a safe and creative space to explore one’s strengths and vulnerabilities while embracing spontaneity, relaxation, and joy.

An engaging workshop on storytelling, where children worked in groups to create a shared artwork. Each participant added to the evolving story through drawing and colour, encouraging imagination, teamwork, and creative thinking. The session concluded with story-sharing, leaving the young participants inspired and connected through their collective artwork.

Global Studies undergraduate students from the University of Virginia, accompanied by Dr. Saeed Ahmad, visited the Private Collection. During their visit, they explored the Jangpura area to examine urban transformations and developments.

Amar Nath Sehgal Private Collection hosted a two - part creative workshop where children explored a painting, an oil on canvas, by Amar Nath Sehgal, dated 1960. First, they were asked to study the work, as a professional would, draw their own interpretation.

The CHI kindergartners delved into the world of traffic lights. They learned safety rules and meaning behind the lights of traffic lights. The activity combined education with creativity, making learning colourful and fun!

Ms. Harsheet led a soothing art healing session for the teachers at CHI, offering them a much-needed opportunity to unwind and reflect. Through creative expression, participants explored their emotions, finding relaxation and rejuvenation.

Students from CHI explored their imagination and observation skills in a unique workshop at the Amar Nath Sehgal Private Collection. They created their favorite objects and some got inspired by the artworks at the museum.

The Amar Nath Sehgal Private Collection hosted a delightful workshop for kindergarteners, where creativity took center stage. The little artists traced their friends’ faces and brought their unique perspectives to life by creating artworks of how they see their friends. The activity was filled with laughter, imagination, and artistic joy!

The Amar Nath Sehgal Private Collection hosted an engaging workshop on creating frames, sparking creativity and enthusiasm among participants. The workshop concluded with cheerful faces proudly showcasing their beautifully crafted frames, reflecting the joy of hands-on learning and artistic expression.

In July 2024, the Sehgal Private Collection hosted a curated walk at NGMA for Class 12th Fine Arts students and teachers from DPS, Sector 45, Gurugram.

Conducted by Ms. Harsheet, the workshop was focused on the art healing for the teachers of CHI schools to help them rejuvenate and heal as a part of a therapeutic and fun art session at the school.