November 13, 2026 04:08 am (IST)
Kolkata’s Ballygunge Transforms Into a Vibrant Colour Corridor
Step into Ballygunge’s newest street mural, where the everyday meets extraordinary.Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
St+art India Foundation, with support from Asian Paints, transforms a passageway into a living canvas of color.Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
A Palette of 5,300 Shades: Using Color Chromacosm, the corridor becomes a vibrant pause — streets feeling like home, homes spilling into streets.Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
From old post boxes to vintage windows, the mural reflects memory, routine, and city life in playful hues elevating everyday Kolkata.Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Domestic life in public space: Teapots, newspapers, rocking chairs, chessboards, and even street snacks are immortalized in colorful murals.Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Past Meets Present: Scenes of yoga, WFH, and a child with a phone blend seamlessly with Durga Puja, trams, and yellow taxis. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Light, color, and form invite visitors to reflect on how hues influence moods, memories, and perceptions. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Excerpts from Rabindranath Tagore’s “Rangin” add poetry to the visual tapestry, connecting culture and creativity. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
The Color Corridor isn’t just a mural — it’s an invitation to experience Kolkata’s stories, its joy, and its everyday beauty, says St+art India Foundation. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
#Kolkata street art
# Ballygunge mural
# Colour Corridor St+art 2025
# Asian Paints Color Chromacosm
# Instagrammable murals India
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