We've all sought refuge in Rumi’s words at least once, even if we’re not poetry-lovers. For instance, the verses of the 13th century Sufi mystic poet have confronted this writer in myriad ways that go beyond the book: on the back of Mumbai’s kaali-peelis, on coffee mugs in airport gift shops, and of course, in routine WhatsApp forwards — always making her pause, ponder and hope for the better. So, we’re intrigued when we hear that 20 artists are interpreting the philosopher’s words on the canvas at an upcoming exhibition titled Postcards from Rumi. 

The exhibition is curated by sisters Bindal and Payal Shah, who run Artezvous, a platform which brings artists together for theme-based art shows. The idea, Bindal shares, is to lend upcoming artists a platform, as they often don’t have the capacity to hold solo shows, and create an encouraging community.