The much-awaited The Popular Pipli exhibition by Odisha Craft Odyssey opened at Lalit Kala Akademi, Bhubaneswar, on September 21, 2025. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Contemporary Interdisciplinary Artist Jagannath Panda, respected author and social advocate Charudutta Panigrahi, curator and writer Premjish Achari, and Siddhartha Mohanty, Whole Time Director of MGM Foundation, who all joined as esteemed Guests of Honour.

Curated by Sibdas Sengupta, the exhibition explores how Pipli’s appliqué tradition carries layers of memory, identity, and power while celebrating the artistry of Odisha’s craftspeople. The residency artists — Rhea Moras, Madhulika S. Naidu, and Raj Maurya showcased their works as a tribute to the appliqué artisans of Pipli, who have safeguarded and nurtured this ancient craft for generations.

The exhibition offers visitors an opportunity to engage with Pipli’s living heritage in new and meaningful ways. It is open to the public from September 22 to September 27, 2025, between 11 AM and 7 PM at Lalit Kala Akademi, Bhubaneswar.