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{{Short description|Neighborhood in Hyderabad, India}}
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The '''Maqtha Art District''' is a neighborhood in [[Hyderabad]], India, known for its street art and murals that cover building walls and public spaces.<ref name="atlasobscura">{{cite web |url=https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/maqtha-art-district |title=Maqtha Art District |website=Atlas Obscura |access-date=13 April 2025}}</ref> It is located near [[Raj Bhavan]] and [[Hussain Sagar Lake]], next to the [[Necklace Road]] station.<ref name="thehindu">{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/hyderabad-gets-its-own-art-district/article22364607.ece |title=Hyderabad gets its own art district |website=The Hindu |date=4 January 2018 |access-date=13 April 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/telangana/red-gully-yellow-street-and-pink-road-welcome-hyderabad-s-official-art-district-73354 |title=Red Gully, Yellow Street and Pink Road: Welcome to Hyderabad's official art district |website=The News Minute |date=18 December 2017 |access-date=13 April 2025}}</ref> It is among several urban art districts in India, including the [[Lodhi Art District]] in [[Delhi]] and the [[Mahim]] (East) Art District in [[Mumbai]].<ref name="swadesi">{{cite web |url=https://swadesi.com/the-maqtha-art-district/#:~:text=The%20project%20of%20converting%20the,Blue%20chowk%20indicated%20by%20arrows. |title=The Maqtha Art District |website=Swadesi |date=24 August 2019 |access-date=13 April 2025}}</ref>

== Origins and St+art India Foundation ==
The Maqtha Art District project began in 2016, led by the St+Art India Foundation in partnership with [[Asian Paints]]. St+art India Foundation is a non-profit organization that promotes street art in public spaces across India. The initiative included contributions from 38 artists, including international participants such as Delphine Delas (France) and Sadhu X (Nepal).<ref name="atlasobscura"/><ref name="swadesi"/> Since their inception, the murals have been periodically repainted.<ref name="timesofindia">{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/hyderabad/revisiting-maqtha-the-boulevard-of-bright-dreams/articleshow/70331600.cms |title=Revisiting Maqtha: The boulevard of bright dreams |website=The Times of India |date=23 July 2019 |access-date=13 April 2025}}</ref>

== Structure and districts ==
The area is informally divided into four zones: Pink Gully, Yellow Gully, Green Gully, and Blue Chowk. These color-coded sections and directional arrows help visitors navigate the area.<ref name="swadesi"/>

== List of artists involved ==
Artists who have painted works in the district include:

*Delphine Delas ([[France]])
*SadduX ([[Nepal]])
*Raghav Balla ([[Bangalore]], India)
*Swathi Vijay ([[Hyderabad]], India)
*Hoozinc ([[Hyderabad]], India)
*Varun Vedavyas ([[Hyderabad]], India)
*Harit Puram ([[Hyderabad]], India)
*Rouge ([[France]])
*Ness Lee ([[Canada]])
*Manola Mesa ([[Spain]])<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.travelandleisureasia.com/in/destinations/india/maqtha-art-district-hyderabad/ |title=The Beautiful Murals in Hyderabad's Maqtha Art District That We Didn't Know Existed! |website=Travel + Leisure Asia |date=30 May 2018 |access-date=13 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="timesofindia"/>

== Mural themes ==
In the Maqtha Art District, murals depict themes related to social concerns, daily life, and regional culture. One example is a work by French artist Rouge, which features a composition of intertwined [[Sari|saris]], symbolizing challenges faced by women in a patriarchal context.<ref name="timesofindia"/>

== Social impact and community engagement ==
Initially, the project received a mixed response from local residents. However, as changes became visible, more residents supported the initiative. The project has contributed to changes in the area's visual appearance, and has attracted interest from outside the community.<ref name="thehindu"/><ref name="timesofindia"/> According to the St+art Foundation, the project is part of a larger effort to make public art more accessible and inclusive.<ref name="atlasobscura"/>

== Visiting Maqtha ==
The district can be explored on foot, with painted arrows leading visitors through the streets.{{fact|date=July 2025}}

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[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Hyderabad, India]]
[[Category:Arts districts]]

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