This Pune Based Artist's #100DaysOfPune Project Will Make You Fall In Love With The City Again

Many say art is an expression of what you love or desire. We recently came across a very talented Pune-based visual artist, Shikha Nambiar, whose little art project is gathering some attention. Her passions range from illustration, hand-lettering, snail-mails and travel that are inspired by her culinary exploits, visual experiences and social exchanges. She is also fascinated with the history of places and people and how her art journey is about documenting those findings through art. Her project, #100DaysOfPune is a city-illustration project where she takes on the challenge to create a series of 100 illustrations on a particular topic. In this case, it's amche Pune.

In 1965, Marz-O-Rin was one of the first cafes to open up in Pune. What is your favourite thing to eat here?

Did you know that NDA (National Defense Academy) is the first tri-service academy (army, navy and air-force) in the world? We're hella proud!

Located in Shukrawar Peth, Mahatma Phule Mandai is the city's oldest and largest fruits and vegetable market. 

Founded by Osho Rajneesh in 1974, the meditation centre is spread across 32 acres and welcomes visitors from all across the world.

Pune aaya aur Kayani Bakery ka Shrewsbury aur Mava Cake nahi khaya? Toh kya kiya?

Bal Gandharva Tilak's former home, Kesri Wada was also the birthplace for two newspapers- The Kesri (Marathi) and Maharatta (English)

One of Pune's oldest and supposedly haunted single-screen cinema, Victory Theatre used to once stage British plays.

Named after the owner's first daughter, Sujata Mastani is a 100% Puneri invention! Hooray!

Shaniwar Wada was the seat of the Peshwa's from 1732 to 1818. Don't miss out on the light and sound show here. 

This war memorial in Khadki was built to commemorate the soldiers who lost their lives during the World Wars. 

If you’ve fallen in love with her artwork (postcards and illustrations) just like we have, then all you need to do is drop her a DM on Instagram and the designs you like and she’ll do the needful. Once this project is over with 100 illustrations, Shikha wishes to compile the illustrations and turn it into an illustrated travel guide. Go click on her handle below and go support this amazing artist, now!

Instagram Handle - Chicabeingme