This year, we see India through objects, flora-fauna, products, ideologies, art, practices and beyond, that have been lost and found.
Historically, stamps are issued by authorised bodies like governments and ministries – in that way, they are a conduit of a country’s system of communication and proliferation of expression and ideas.
Erasure or rediscovery, in various forms hence holds significance in messaging an India at the crossroads of the past, present and the future..
Thus, for Indianama 2023, artists are invited to design 1 postage stamp, from an inventory of either a ‘Lost’ or ‘Found’ object that define India’s legacy.
Choose a topic below to apply.