M E E T M Y S T I C E T I
Mysticeti is a supportive community for artists of diverse backgrounds and ages. We design initiatives that nurture the creative potential of individuals and provide a platform for showcasing their works.
// Mysticeti is working towards ~
Creating an inclusive space where artists can connect and collaborate.
Offering a platform for
showcasing unique voices
and creations.
Supporting artists in realising their creative potential.
// Mysticeti's initiatives ~
Kauri, Centre for Art and Storytelling
Kauri (Centre for Art & Storytelling by Mysticeti) is a space for children to share and explore their hopes, adventures, and ideas. Located in Varanasi, it has a library, art studio, community hall, and versatile spaces for hosting events for all ages. Kauri also collaborates with child development initiatives to design and facilitate sessions on art and storytelling for children aged 6 to 15 years.
Mysticeti's Journal
Mysticeti's Journal is a space for aspiring writers and independent artists to share their work. The magazine's publishing process is designed to be inclusive and accessible to writers of all ages and backgrounds. It offers accessible mentoring and editing support with the sole objective of sharing unique stories and creations.
The Pod
The Pod is Mysticeti's group for reading and writing, meeting online and in person whenever the members feel like it. It started in 2020 as a safe space for people from different parts of India to connect. Whether it's sharing ways to cope or just taking a break from worries to read and write together, The Pod is all about coming together and enjoying the love of books and writing.
// Features and collaborations ~
The New Yorker
A note about a book from Mysticeti's library.
Mint Lounge
A feature about Kauri, Centre for Art & Storytelling by Mysticeti.
The Hindu & Vogue
A sensory storytelling collection created by Mysticeti for an independent art studio.
Homegrown
A feature about the launch of Kauri, Centre for Art & Storytelling by Mysticeti.
A Humming Heart
A short story that personifies the role of music in coping with different phases of life.
Culinary Institute of America
Field notes about a food anthropologist's observations of the kitchen.