Today, on World Art Day, if you look up Art and Charlie's Instagram page, you will know that art, unlike other things, is not under lockdown. Every year, April 15 is commemorated as the birth anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci and celebrates the diversity of artistic expression. Galleries might be shut but Art and Charlie, a city-based institution that works with artists and curators to engage with individuals and institutions has put out an open call inviting artists to submit works that capture their personal experiences with the ongoing situation. And not only will every entry be featured on their social media page, the best one will be part of a larger exhibition to be organised later this year.

Artworks submitted by Praveen Maripelly