Victoria Memorial Hall , Kolkata, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Kolkata, hosted an evening that celebrated the elegance of Italian heritage and the artistic legacy of Renaissance Florence , merging it with contemporary couture in one of Kolkata’s most iconic spaces. The event paid tribute to the House of Medici and the evening concluded with a dinner reception with a Renaissance-inspired menu and music. Glimpses.






Indo-Italian cultural exchange

This collab celebrated shared artistic heritage and a growing India–Italy dialogue. Reflecting on the event, Anurag Kumar, secretary & curator of Victoria Memorial Hall, said the institution is committed to fostering conversations between history and contemporary art. “‘I Medici’ offers a platform for Indian creators to reinterpret global heritage,” he noted, adding that partnering with the Consulate General of Italy reinforces Kolkata’s position as a dynamic centre for international cultural exchange.





















Couture homage to the Medici Women

The evening opened with a grand fashion showcase at the Eastern Quadrangle of Victoria Memorial Hall, centred on I Medici, Rohan Pariyar’s tribute to Renaissance Florence. The 40 handcrafted ensembles — rooted in 15th–16th century palettes and inspired by Medici women — were produced in his Kolkata atelier with over 2,400 hours of intricate embroidery. Drawing from Florentine architecture, Renaissance frescoes, Botticelli, and Da Vinci, the 45-minute performance blended fashion, music, and dance, directed by Rohan Pariyar and Kuntanil Das with choreography by Pinky Kenworthy.












Una Serata Fiorentina is an enduring dialogue between Italian artistry & Indian creativity, weaving history with modernity into a tapestry of beauty

– Riccardo Dalla Costa, Consul General of Italy in Kolkata