01 November,2019 07:47 AM IST | Mumbai | The Guide Team
Sculptures painted by Seema Kohli
One in every 50 Indians i.e. 26 million people have intellectual disability (ID). But like most disabilities it continues to go unnoticed.
Started 75 years ago, the Jai Vakeel Foundation has supported thousands of children with ID with a majority belonging to the poorest of families, making it the largest and oldest non-profit serving these children. Their provisions not only include skill development and support services but also healthcare and education.
Gurcharan Singh
This Saturday, the NGO has conceptualised an initiative to help spread awareness about ID and gather funds. Titled Champions of Change, the four-day exhibition curated by Arzan Khambatta will feature 75 sculptures of a seated designed and assembled by him.
ALSO READ
'Cortisol face': Medical and fitness experts dissect the new social media trend
Food review: Bring home the pie
After Sweden restricts screen time for kids, Indian experts express their views
With cropped capri pants back in vogue, stylists tell you how to nail the trend
Hindi Diwas: An artistes’ collective will celebrate the Hindi language in Mumbai
The artworks that depict a child-like innocence have been painted by renowned artists like Manu Parekh, Jayasri Burman, Paresh Maity, Seema Kohli, Jaideep Mehrotra and Bose Krishnamachari.
Arzan Khambatta
On November 2 to 5, 11 am to 7 pm
At TAO Art Gallery, 165, The View, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli.
Call 24918585
Free
Catch up on all the latest Mumbai news, crime news, current affairs, and also a complete guide on Mumbai from food to things to do and events across the city here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates
