In ancient Mithila – a land nestled at the foot of the Himalayas, interwoven with rivers and rice fields – arts and philosophy flourished for centuries. The heritage of this region, now split between India and Nepal, is one of the most fascinating in India. It was here that Mithila Painting, traditionally created by women, emerged and evolved.

The exhibition, Holi Colours, showcases the early period (the 1970s and 1980s) of Mithila Painting on paper. This period is commonly referred to as the “Holi colours”, named after the colourful powders used during the Holi festival, then dissolved in water and used by artists. The Andrzej Wawrzyniak Asia and the Pacific Museum holds the largest collection of Mithila Paintings in Europe and one of the largest in the world.

Tickets / Opening Hours

Exhibition dates: November 22, 2024 – June 1, 2025
The Andrzej Wawrzyniak Asia and Pacific Museum
Solec Street 24, Warsaw

The museum is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Tickets are available at the museum’s ticket office and online.
Admission is free every Thursday.

Credits

Exhibition realization: The Asia and Pacific Museum’s Team
Curator: Barbara Banasik
Exhibition coordinator: Aleksandra Fudalej
Scenography: Wojciech Cichecki
Visual identification of the exhibition: Tomek Głowacki
Floral arrangements: KOKO Cardboards
Educational and interactive elements: Anna Soczewka, Sara Wyskiel (graphic design of the exhibition guide)
Language editing: Monika Mielcarek
Exhibition execution: Marek Czeremuszkin, Maciej Gacyk, Bogusława Milczarczyk, Paweł Prange, Krzysztof Ruść
Scenography production and installation: Dobry Plan
Promotion: Justyna Jabłońska, Paulina Pikulska, Radosław Rasiński
Accessibility: Pola Zygmunt, Magdalena Niernsee (graphic design)