An exhibition titled 'Through the Artist’s Eye: A Century of Sight and Service at Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital' opened at Bikaner House Centre for Contemporary Art in New Delhi on April 28, 2026. The show features works by British artist Stuart Robertson, created during an 18-month residency at Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, where he collaborated with medical staff, patients, and local communities in Daryaganj and Old Delhi. Curated by Ashish Sahoo and Zaarya Chaudhari, the exhibition includes monochromatic photography, drawings, bronze sculptures, and cyanotypes that explore the relationship between art and healthcare, perception, and the ethics of representation. It runs until May 3, 2026, and is supported by the Eicher Group Foundation.
This exhibition matters because it presents a rare model of an artist residency within a working hospital, bridging visual art and healthcare narratives in a socially engaged context. By situating the hospital within its urban ecosystem and addressing themes of care, dignity, and community, the show demonstrates how creative practices can contribute to broader conversations about institutional spaces and social responsibility. It also highlights the role of corporate social responsibility in supporting art that engages with pressing societal issues.