Rajika Mittra is the curator and driving force behind the Asian Art House, which specializes in bringing exceptional contemporary art from across India and Southeast Asia to curated luxury spaces.
For an event like this Art Brunch, her curation is what bridges the gap between the culinary experience and the gallery-level showcases, specifically selecting the Indi-Vietnamese art and Manoj Das’s Banaras paintings to transform Coriander Kitchen into a living gallery.
Coriander Kitchen
- Culinary Showcase: The buffet features a dedicated “Pahadi ki Rasoi” section, serving authentic, rustic flavors and traditional dishes from the Indian Himalayan foothills.
- Ambiance: The restaurant’s expansive architecture, marked by a 40-foot high ceiling and large windows, complements the exhibition of fine art.
Featured Art Exhibitions
The dining area transforms into a gallery space showcasing distinct cultural and artistic themes.
- Indi-Vietnamese Art: A unique display blending Indian sensibilities with Vietnamese artistic traditions, highlighting shared Eastern aesthetics, forms, and textures.
- Manoj Das’s Banaras Paintings: A collection by artist Manoj Das, capturing the mystical essence, ghats, and spiritual energy of Banaras through a distinct modern perspective and rich visual depth.
And I sketched while I was waiting at the Conrad.
Live sketch as Urban Sketchers Sunday meet of Flutist Neeraj Kulkarni.
Sketching in the patio of Coriander Kitchen.