Blue Futures: Reimagining Indigo

Manish Nai is an artist based in Hampi, India, whose practice centers on indigo and natural dyes as both material and conceptual framework. His work explores the intersection of traditional textile techniques, cultural heritage, and contemporary art-making, with particular focus on indigo's historical, ecological, and spiritual dimensions. Nai's immersive installations and textile works engage viewers in direct encounter with the dye, its processes, and its layered meanings across global contexts.