Maqtha Art District
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The Maqtha Art District is a neighborhood in Hyderabad, India, known for its street art and murals that cover building walls and public spaces.[1] It is located near Raj Bhavan and Hussain Sagar Lake, next to the Necklace Road station.[2][3] It is among several urban art districts in India, including the Lodhi Art District in Delhi and the Mahim (East) Art District in Mumbai.[4]
The Maqtha Art District project began in 2016, led by the St+Art India Foundation in partnership with Asian Paints. St+art India Foundation is a non-profit organization that promotes street art in public spaces across India. The initiative included contributions from 38 artists, including international participants such as Delphine Delas (France) and Sadhu X (Nepal).[1][4] Since their inception, the murals have been periodically repainted.[5]
Structure and districts
The area is informally divided into four zones: Pink Gully, Yellow Gully, Green Gully, and Blue Chowk. These color-coded sections and directional arrows help visitors navigate the area.[4]
List of artists involved
Artists who have painted works in the district include: