Changing light bulbs

The director of Boots, Juan William Chávez, just came back from his trip to New Delhi, India. Invited by past exhibiting artist Asma Kazmi, whose exhibition Relation-Chute II: Meditation on My Slaughter opened at Boots in early 2009, Juan went to take a sneak peek at Kazmi's current project with the hijra community. He explored the vibrancy of Delhi, from its colorful markets and bustling streets of Old Delhi as well as researched the New Delhi contemporary art scene, which has had a Flash Art focus in the recent years. Click here to check out highlights of contemporary Indian art.

Rishikesh and the Ganges River

Delhi, as the capital of India, is an important city in the large subcontinent. With a population of around 16 million residents, Delhi's primary spoken language is Hindi. Some famous sites around Delhi include the Red Fort; largest mosque in the India, Jama Masjid; and of course, the Taj Mahal, located in Agra, a few hours away by train from Delhi.

Stay tuned for more blog entries on Boots' trip to India.

Bustling Streets of Delhi