Prinseps has divided the exhibition in specific sections, so while one section is devoted to her stint as fashion illustrator at Eve’s Weekly, sketching glamorous sarees and silhouettes that eventually became drapes for leading actresses, another part of the exhibition will showcase her sketches and oil/water paintings as part of the Progressive Artists’ Group (PAG). A section is reserved for her as a costume designer as well. The section includes beautiful sketches created by her as well. The idea is to present an overview of her work as an art advertisement designer and a costume design work for regional theatre.
The spectacular final room is dedicated to videography. An immersive room showcasing content from various classic films that she worked on such as Amrapali, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, Lagaan and the iconic Gandhi. Indrajit Chatterjee, Founder of Prinseps, says: ‘It has taken us close to two years to collate, document, and create the initial exhibit of the estate of Bhanu Athaiya, a permanent museum that will be a treat for art and fashion lovers!