‘Breathable Art’ was inaugurated on Wednesday at Swarn Jayanti Park, Rohini, in New Delhi. The installation of this art was sponsored by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) and support for the same was provided by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and the Delhi Development Authority (DDA).
An innovative, living structure
‘Breathable Art’ is an innovative, living structure — created using air-purifying plants and sustainable materials — which would serve as an interactive public engagement installation to raise awareness on air pollution and promote sustainable urban living.
Through QR-code–enabled educational content, visitors can learn about the plants’ physiological features and their role in purifying the air.
Ultimately, ‘Breathable Art’ embodies the vision of a greener, more breathable Delhi, where art and nature coexist to remind every citizen that sustainability begins with a single breath.
Given the persistent air quality challenges in Delhi, this installation provides a natural, passive solution while also enhancing urban green spaces. The structure is envisioned to serve as:
· An Educational Hub for students, eco-clubs, and local residents.
· A Community Initiative involving RWAs, schools, colleges, municipal bodies, and volunteers.
· A Strategic Intervention in air pollution hotspots, with long-term maintenance in collaboration with civic bodies and local groups.
The initiative is part of the ‘Breath of Change – Clean Air, Blue Skies’ campaign held under the Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme (EIACP) of the Environment Education, Awareness, Research and Skill Development (EEARSD) Scheme.