Slate Nest — Contemporary Art Space
Blank slate, endless mess.
A creative laboratory in Guwahati, where making, thinking, and experimenting happen out in the open — process before polish.
Slate Nest is artist-driven and community-centred — a place to look, make, and think through art. Whether you drop in spontaneously, join a workshop, or simply wander, the space stays inclusive, exploratory, and deeply human. Here, process matters more than polished outcomes.
The Founder
Manash Talukdar
Manash Talukdar (b. 1990) is an Assam-based contemporary artist, educator, and curator. His practice spans painting, installation, and community art, rooted in the textures and tensions of everyday life in Northeast India.
Our Vision
Art as a living process.
Slate Nest envisions art as a living process — not a finished product. We believe creativity thrives when artists have the freedom to experiment, the community has access to that process, and space itself becomes a collaborator.
Hire the Space
Your event. Our walls. Your show.
Slate Nest is available for hire — whether you’re planning a pop-up store, a creative workshop, an intimate exhibition on our walls, or a community event. The space is flexible, characterful, and located in the heart of Guwahati’s cultural quarter.
We work with artists, makers, brands, and organisations who share our belief that creative spaces should be alive and in use. Bring your idea — we’ll help shape the setting.
Pop-up Store
Retail, launches, and limited-edition drops.
Workshops & Classes
Facilitated sessions for groups of any size.
Private Events
Openings, screenings, talks, and gatherings.
Wall Exhibitions
Hang your work in a real gallery setting, for a day, a weekend, or longer.
What we do.
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Exhibitions
Showcasing process-driven, experimental, and socially engaged art.
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Artist-led Workshops
Open to all ages and skill levels — no rules, no required materials.
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Open Studios & Talks
Community projects and collaborative initiatives, out in the open.
Our Ethos
What makes us different.
At Slate Nest, art is not just about technical mastery — it’s about curiosity, risk-taking, and community. We embrace imperfection, celebrate the unfinished, and make space for every kind of creative voice.
