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We are curating the role of art in its various forms in propagating countless protests over time. 
While today, the field is rife with posters and memes generating a call for action across borders; for generations, art forms ranging from music, theatre, literature and paintings have been instrumental in expressions of dissent across the globe. In this space, we take you through a journey; kranti ki kahaani, kala ki zubaani.

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