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The Shivdutt Das Art Foundation supports artists, preserves cultural heritage, and makes India's creative legacy accessible to all.
We believe India’s creative heritage — past and present — deserves to be seen, celebrated, and supported. We preserve the work of artists and artisans who shaped India’s cultural life, often from behind the scenes.
At the same time, we support living artists by giving them what they need most: time, space, and freedom to create — bringing important work into the light through exhibitions, artist programs, and public access initiatives.
The Shivdutt Das Art Foundation
Our Mission
To support education, culture, and public access to India’s rich creative heritage.
The Shivdutt Das Art Foundation (SDAF) is an arts and culture initiative founded by Shivdutt Das—MD, Vishwa Samudra Holdings, and Director, Shivdutt Das Charity Foundation.
SDAF spotlights the artists, artisans, and custodians who have shaped India’s creative life. Through exhibitions, talks, and learning programs, we make their work accessible to all.
Our inaugural exhibition, Timeless Frames, marked the first step in this journey—bringing the work of an unsung hero to the public eye and fostering a dialogue around our shared cultural history.
Enduring Legacies | Edition 2
Canvas
& Creation
Canvas & Creation
An SDAF Art Camp
Sixteen artists. Three days. One purpose: to create.
In February 2026, SDAF brings together 16 of India’s most compelling artists at Della Resorts, Lonavala — for three days of uninterrupted creation.
No briefs. No commissions. No constraints. Just time, space, and the company of fellow creators.
The works produced will join the SDAF collection.
Enduring Legacies | Edition 1
Timeless frames
