People and Places
The story of the people who sketch and the places they sketch at. Join us as we explore the heart of Bengaluru.
For over 16 years, Penciljam has been quietly drawing our city’s changing landscape and the subjects of our art are as varied as the city itself. These are the stories of the people who sketch and the places they sketch at.
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Paulami Das
A technology professional with over two decades of experience in decoding patterns in data, Paulami Das finds meaning in the lines and washes of Bengaluru’s streets. For Paulami, sketching the city is an act of observation and rediscovery.
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Museum of Art and Photography
On Bengaluru’s busy Kasturba Road, is a beautifully designed, modern structure that has become a landmark for arts and culture in the city. The Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) has redefined the traditional museum experience in India through the way it exhibits its collections, by creating interactive digital exhibits and by paying attention to…
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National Military Memorial
The National Military Memorial The National Military Memorial is one of Bengaluru’s hidden gems. Situated adjacent to Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain Park in the heart of Bengaluru and conceived in the early 2000s and formally established in 2013, the National Military Memorial (also known as Rashtriya Sainika Smaraka) was initiated by the Government of Karnataka…
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Shesadri memorial Hall
Set in the heart of Cubbon Park, is a striking red-painted building designed in classical European style. It features Tuscan and Corinthian columns, triangular gables, and tall arched windows. This is the Sheshadri Iyer Memorial Hall. It is framed by lush greenery and fronted by a carefully maintained rose garden. The State Central Library within…
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Anil Kumar
After having drawn Bengaluru for decades, J L Anil Kumar still sketches our city with the curiosity of someone seeing it for the first time. A longtime Penciljammer, he was hooked at his very first jam in Lalbagh, 16 years ago and hasn’t put his sketchbook down since.
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Sabha
Hiding in plain sight, on Bengaluru’s Kamaraj Road, is a beautifully restored 160-year-old building that has been given a new lease on life. Sabha, is a vibrant cultural space that has quickly become a hub for arts, ideas, and community in the city. This heritage space offers a home for everything from classical music performances…
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The National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru
Tucked away on Bengaluru’s busy Palace Road is one of India’s most important spaces for modern and contemporary art: the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA). The NGMA in Bengaluru has been a perennial favourite with Jammers. With its spacious halls, serene gardens, and a rich line up of exhibitions, talks, and workshops, it invites…