Najrana by Aaran Patel
Built in 1424 during the reign of the founder of Ahmedabad, Ahmed Shah I, the architectural elements of the Jama Masjid suggest borrowing and sharing amongst cultures. Alongside the Arabic calligraphy, the mosque has domes shaped like lotuses, and some of the pillars are carved with bells, a reference to Hindu temples. This reflects adaptation and sensitive homage to customs and traditions, the balance between which continues to be central to contemporary ideas of citizenship. Textbooks might be written but one would hope that stories in stone remain eternal.
40% of all profits will be contributed to Karwan e Mohabbat
| Sizes |
8" x 12" : Edition of 5 |
| Medium |
Digital Print on Archival Paper |
| Framing | Unframed |
| Year | 2018 |
| Certificate of Authenticity | Included |
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| Taxes | Included |
| Return & Refund Policy | No refunds or exchanges on art. Please see complete policy here. |
Aaran Patel
Aaran Patel is a documentary and fine art photographer who is based in Mumbai. His past group and solo exhibits include “Hearts on Fire” at Chemould CoLab, “Ganga Jamuni Tehzeeb” at Method, and “Mumbai is Upgrading” with Jeff Nelson at G5A. Aaran photographed Teach For India’s ten year book, Grey Sunshine, has documented handloom in Maheshwar for over a decade, and more broadly been an observer of changing conceptions of built and natural spaces in India. He works full time in climate change philanthropy and policy.
Past Exhibitions
2024 : Portrait Of A Time (Group Show) | Method Kala Ghoda
2020 : Ganga Jamuni Tehzeeb (Solo) | Method Bandra
