Canadian art for Mahim facades
In a bid to turn the sprawling space in Mahim into a public art district, last year, St+art India Foundation, a non-profit, joined hands with Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). As artists started streaming into the area, painting the walls of derelict buildings with their artwork, the organisation roped in international artists, too.

This month, in an effort between the initiative and the Consulate General of Canada, artist Emmanuel Jarus was flown in to add colour to the facades of the area with his work. Consul General for Canada in Mumbai, Annie Dubé told this diarist, "Canada is thrilled to be collaborating on this innovative project. India and Canada share a strong friendship and this will be an example of the further strengthening of cultural and artistic ties between us."