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The international artists workshop, KHOJ Kolkota was held in October 2006 in Baruipur, a suburb on the southern fringes of the city of kolkata which is rapidly being engulfed by the urban sprawl.

The 24 participating artists were invited to respond to the site of Chaudhari Bari of Baruipur - a sprawling structure set amidst extensive gardens. Possibly constructed in the latter half of the 19th century , the building essentially follows the pattern of the introverted courtyard style dwelling house , several traditional arches and columns which truly represent the aspirations and status of landed families of the era.