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Residency & Fellowship

Odisha Craft Odyssey

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OCO Residency Programme 2025

The Odisha Craft Odyssey residency emerges from a need to re-examine how living craft traditions are documented and understood. Rooted in cross-disciplinary collaboration across art, design, lens-based practices, and research, this edition turns its focus to the appliqué craft of Pipli.

Curated by: Sibdas Sengupta

OCO Residency Programme 2024

Curated by: Premjish Achari, Sibdas Sengupta and Julius Das

The great divide between fine arts and crafts has impacted art pedagogy, exhibition practices, and art practice. This binary has long-lasting impacts not only in the cultural realm but also in our understanding of craft practices.

Bell Metal Work

OCO Fellowship Programme 2025-26

Curated by: Sibdas Sengupta

The second edition of the OCO Fellowship focuses on Chandua, one of Odisha’s most iconic craft traditions. Through research and engagement with its diverse regional practices, this project aims to highlight the many stories, techniques, and cultural meanings that shape this traditional art form.

OCO Fellowship Programme 2025

Curated by: Sibdas Sengupta

This research project aims to document the rich heritage of bell metal craft clusters in Odisha. By conducting in-depth research and collaborating with local artisans, the project will provide valuable insights into the processes, techniques, and cultural significance of this traditional craft.

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