The power of art and light bring beauty and safety to the narrow and dim passageways between homes and workshops in the Dharavi slum of Mumbai, India.

 

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Public art project ujala, named for the Hindi word for illumination, is a collaboration between artists and community members in Mumbai, and artists and designers in the United States.

 

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Through the process of developing an innovative system that combines LED lighting with fishnets and artwork, the team is working to empower residents and respectfully honor the community.