As Kolkata gears up for Durga Puja, a never-seen-before fusion of tradition and AI has emerged as the city’s latest showstopper. A massive AI-designed alpana covers a 500-feet stretch near New Town Sarbojanin. Designed by Suvranil Nath and powered by a multinational conglomerate, the stunning artwork was painted by artist Anindita Deb and her team of 20 artists working tirelessly for five days. Here’s a closer look...
Deb and her team of artists worked five nights — 7pm to 7am — during which the road stayed off-limits to traffic
Photos: Amit DattaThe result? A kaleidoscopic fusion of paint and pixels. The vibrant designs feature a plethora of colours — yellow, red, blue, orange — all embodying the festive spirit
The hand-painted Instaworthy designs are leaving commuters fascinated
The massive alpana glistened on the city’s street on a rainy afternoon as passers-by stopped to admire it
The design is a reminder of India’s rich culture and tradition and how they continue to be in the spotlight even in a world dominated by AI and social media