Shiladish Art Research Institute

Shiladish Art Research Institute is tucked away in Khar West at Shantinivas, number 380 on 14th Road. It’s a bit of a quiet corner compared to the busier parts of Mumbai. We’ve been operating out of this building for some time now. The space is filled with books, old papers, and various art pieces we’ve been looking into. It isn't a museum or anything like that, just a place where we do our research and keep our records. The walls have some marks on them and the shelves are pretty cramped, but it feels like home to us. We spend a lot of hours sitting at the old wooden tables going over things. Being on 14th Road is nice because it’s easy for people to find once they know where Shantinivas is. We don't have a big staff, just a few of us who really care about what we’re studying. Sometimes the fans are a bit loud, but you get used to it after a while. We aren't looking to become some massive organization; we just like the work we do here in Khar West. Most days are pretty slow and steady. We keep the windows open when the weather is okay, though the dust from the street can be a bit much sometimes. It’s just a simple, honest place for art research without any of the extra bells and whistles.