Art That Drives Social Change

Art That Drives Social Change

By Syed Sulaiman Akhtar April 2024

A conversation with Nikkolas Smith, the African American artist known for his work on “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” discussing his art and activism.

Activism Through a Camera 

Activism Through a Camera 

By Zahoor Hussain Bhat  January 2024

American photographer and disability activist Nolan Ryan Trowe talks about his work and recent visit to Hyderabad. 

Sewing for Sustainability

Sewing for Sustainability

By Zahoor Hussain Bhat January 2024

U.S. Fulbright-Nehru fellow and artist Rachel Breen delved into the intersection of craft traditions, textiles and sustainability during her project in India.

Coming Together Through Dance and Music

Coming Together Through Dance and…

By Michael Gallant September 2023

Artistic collaboration between an Indian dancer and American musician forges bonds of creativity and innovation.

Singing for Gender Equality  

Singing for Gender Equality  

By Hillary Hoppock  September 2023

Fulbright-Nehru Fellow Christian James studies the tradition of folk songs in the Kangra Valley and how a nonprofit leverages it to promote gender equality.  

Dancing Across Cultures

Dancing Across Cultures

By Megan McDrew January 2019

Fulbright-Nehru Fellow Lalitha Sindhuri works to understand how cross-cultural training in dance can impact the body and life of kuchipudi dancers.

Weaving Cultures

Weaving Cultures

Natasa Milas January 2019

Fulbrighter and textile artist Wendy Weiss talks about her experience of documenting ikat textiles in Gujarat.

Bonding Over Music

Bonding Over Music

By Hillary Hoppock January 2019

The U.S. State Department’s OneBeat initiative brings together musicians from around the world to create original work and develop strategies for arts-based social engagement.

Communicating With Music

Communicating With Music

By Burton Bollag September 2022

As an Indian American, Sameer Patel chose a fairly uncommon career by becoming a musical conductor.

Connecting Communities

Connecting Communities

By Michael Gallant January 2019

From West Bengal to Washington, D.C., young artists and professionals learn from each other through a groundbreaking, heritage-themed exchange program.

Weaving Cultural Bonds

Weaving Cultural Bonds

By Natasa Milas January 2019

Fulbrighter Kanchan Wali-Richardson used her experience in Varanasi to design the River Sari series, a homage to the Ganges River.

Art of American Experience

Art of American Experience

By Michael Gallant September 2019

Visit the Smithsonian American Art Museum and witness centuries of dreams, challenges and creativity in the United States.

Learning Through the Act of Exchanges

Learning Through the Act of…

By Paromita Pain January 2020

Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellow Dr. Ajay Joshi shared the intricacies of Indian theater with students and other community members in the United States.

A Perpetual Learner

A Perpetual Learner

By Ranjita Biswas January 2020

Lakshmi Ramaswamy shares her experience as a Fulbright Arts Fellow and how that has influenced her practice and management of the art of bharatanatyam.

Not a Musical Tourist

Not a Musical Tourist

By Ranjita Biswas January 2020

Payton MacDonald connects Indian classical music with Western musical traditions.

Interpreting Identities

Interpreting Identities

By Ranjita Biswas October 2021

As an academic and an Odissi performer and teacher, Kaustavi Sarkar uses the classical dance form to explore diverse ways of being and thinking.

The Power of Paint

The Power of Paint

By Michael Gallant January 2020

American artist Augustina Droze created socially meaningful artworks and murals in India, during her Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship.