The art of illustration has often been used by many to truly personify and chronicle the spirit of Mumbai. From RK Laxman's instantly recognisable comic-strip character, The Common Man, which represented the aspirations and foibles of an average Indian, to illustrated Snapchat and Instagram stickers of colloquial phrases, this art form has evolved through decades. As the scope of illustration has extended across mediums such as apparel, street art, motion graphics, social media tools and advertising campaigns, a panel discussion around the influence of illustrators on Mumbai's visual aesthetic will be held in the city.

This event on June 20 is being presented by the NGMA, Ministry of Culture, government of India and Avid Learning. Illustrator and founder of Studio Kohl, Mira Malhotra, graphic designer Aniruddh Mehta and mid-day cartoonist Cyrus Daruwala will be in conversation with design writer Bindu Nair. Malhotra, who grew up in Saudi Arabia and moved to Mumbai when she turned 11, says, "I have a different way of looking at the city. While most people overlook important things in the city, I tend to notice every mood and that's how my illustrations usually come into being."