What happened:
On January 19, 2026, India’s Consul General in Shanghai Pratik Mathur attended the opening of “India, Iran & the Ottoman World: The Wonder of Patterns” at the Museum of Art Pudong. Jointly presented by the museum and the Musée du Louvre, the exhibition showcases around 300 artworks spanning the 16th–19th centuries, highlighting shared artistic traditions across India, Iran and the Ottoman world.
Why it matters to India:
The exhibition spotlights India’s rich artistic and architectural legacy on a major global platform, strengthening cultural diplomacy and underlining India’s deep historical links with West Asia and the wider world.