Architecture Digest gives a great coverage to this refreshing story of Nupur Tron, who literally rescued a century old Maurice Frison House designed by none other than Victor Horta. This magnificent Belgian icon has withstood a lot of negligence and mistreatments as the Gestapo invasion abused the design and the aesthetics of the house, post World War II. However, Nupur is determined to give back the dignity and respect that the house deserves and that is the reason why she has created this foundation to help sustain the museum and build a cultural bridge to connect the East and the West.  Her connection with this 19^th century house was such that it instantly triggered her desire to live in this time capsule and also open it up to the public at the same time. So eventually, thanks to Nupur Tron’s hard-work and dedication this epic creation of Victor Horta has now turned into a living museum.

Visit Brussels take a very refreshing view on the Art Nouveau architectures and especially the works of Victor Horta in Brussels. After enlightening the readers with a brief history of Horta the article lists down the top ten Victor Horta sites to visit for the tourists, who love to explore the 19^th century craftsmanship. It is no surprise that Nupur Tron’s Foundation Frison Horta made into this list and as the second mansion designed by Horta, in the city of Brussels, this museum is something which every art enthusiast should visit. The article talks about the natural lighting and the acoustics of the house as the stairways, the frescos and the murals definitely act as a major attraction to the visitors. Whilst the 19^th century furniture and the paintings capture the imagination of the public it is the bravura winter garden which is regarded as the cherry on the top.

https://visit.brussels/fr/article/top-10-des-maisons-art-nouveau-a-visiter

On June 28-29, the Summer Peace Summit took place in Living Tomorrow Vilvoorde/Brussels and women leaders from 15 different countries were invited to share their views on preservation and development of peace. This nascent project, known as the Peace 50 (P50) Community, invited Nupur Tron as one of the prominent speakers alongside the likes of Her Royal Highness Princess Léa of Belgium, Gülden Türktan (Turkey), Founder and the First Chair of W20, Joynicole Martinez (the USA), Chief Executive Officer of The Alchemist Agency, among many other inspiring women.

In her speech Nupur Tron talked about the importance of cultural institutions and how they play a critical role in the overall development of peace and prosperity.

The article narrates a fascinating story of how Boucheron’s jewelry line, designed by haute jewelry designer Nupur Tron, demonstrates strong influence of art and culture of Jodhpur. Nupur, who was also the curator of the exhibition, carefully explained how the city has influenced her designs and it took her almost three years to research and study on the subject to produce this fascinating line of high-end designing. Under the high-patronage of Maharaja of Jodpur Gaj Singh II Nupur and her team of Boucheron spent a considerable amount of time re-discovering the beauty and essence of Jodhpur and then subsequently transforming it into the design. The article also highlights Nupur’s favorite design comprising of diamond, sapphire, and marble-an odd combination which was made possible with the tireless work of the Boucheron team.

The fascinating article on “Point De Vue Hors Serie” articulately demonstrates some of Nupur Tron Chowdhury’s best works in haute jewelry deign. The poetry and the passion of Nupur’s work is well described in the article as it reveals the explicit details of few of the major designs that Nupur has worked on, during her stay in Paris. The story touches an emotional chord as Nupur talks about her grandmother and how she inspired her in art and life. During the interview Nupur also talks about the tradition and history of Indian jewelers and how their style and design also has motivated her to become an haute jewelry designer. The article reveals a very personal side of Nupur Tron as she talks about the people who are closest to her and how they have made carved her life.

The article sheds light upon the glorious background of Nupur Tron Chowdhury, the Indian woman who successfully renovated and restored a 19^th century Victor Horta architecture at the heart of the Sablon region, near the city center of Brussels. Coming from a rich Indian background with a Rajput father and a Bengali mother from Calcutta, Nupur got a taste of art and heritage from a very early age. In some beautiful and ornate words the article describes how Nupur Tron fell in love with this mansion, which was made for Maurice Frison, and what a commendable job she did in order to restore the place like it was back in the 1894, with some minor changes. From the entrance hall to the staircases and the ramps, from the murals to the large bay window it now appears that Nupur has successfully rekindled the sleeping spirit of this mansion.

This article published in “Point De Vue” touches the emotional journey of Nupur Tron as she discovered a true Horta treasure in its ruins, in the heart of the Sablon district of Brussels, and without any hesitation she took over this huge mansion in order to renovate, preserve, and share this true Art Nouveau heritage of Brussels. Victor Horta was the face of Art Nouveau in Belgium and thus this discovery made by Nupur unveiled a real piece of Belgian history which was hidden under the dusts for almost a century.  Designed by Horta and built by the best craftsmen, bronzers, and cabinet makers of Belgium this mansion is a real time capsule which Nupur Tron has successfully renovated in its original form. The 1200 square meter architecture is spread across 6 levels and the article successfully narrates the story of how Nupur Tron saved this architecture from indifference and destruction.

In a segment under “Let’s Talk Art, India”, Publication of Academy of Art University in San Francisco, December issue of the year 2017 Nupur Tron talks about 19^th century art of portraiture and how it captured the imagination of the aristocrats before the advent of the photography. She discusses how the practice gained much prominence amongst the Royals of India and that is the reason why we see so many full-size portraits of the monarchs of India. However, Nupur also rightly points out to the fact that we see fewer portraits of the Queens when compared to the Kings, mostly due to the fact that the Queens of India practiced a life of seclusion. In this regard she points out the importance of the Maharani Exposition in her own museum and how the Indian Riyals had a very complex relationship with the colonial rulers of India.

 The interview then puts its focus back on Art Nouveau architecture and how Nupur has worked tirelessly to redo the marble stairways and restore the various murals and furniture of the 19^th century mansion. The interview then further explores Nupur Tron’s vision of the museum and consequently her own foundation. In this section of the interview Nupur explains how she aims to restore the pre-existing cultural connection between the East and the West, which was once initiated through the Silk Route.  

Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction and this phrase couldn’t have been more aptly stated than in the story of an old Victor Horta mansion which was literally rescued by an Indian Nupur Tron. The article on La Libre salutes the passion and work put in by the jewelry designer and the cultural ambassador, Nupur Tron, and rightly so. The mansion was left empty, in the middle of Rue Lebeau, in the city of Brussels, accumulating dusts, hidden from the public eye when Nupur came in and woken it up from an eternal slumber. The renovations of course took some time and effort but anybody who is visiting the place cannot argue the fact that Nupur has done a tremendous job in preserving the essence of the building and restoring the structure as it was back in the 19^h century. https://www.lalibre.be/actu/belgique/l-indienne-qui-voulait-reparer-l-uvre-d-horta-dossier-5a413478cd7083db8b345dd7

This article on ‘Focus on Belgium’ talks about the hidden Horta gem located at 37 Rue Lebeau near Sablon in Brussels and how Nupur Tron revived the place by keeping the authentic style of Victor Horta architecture. From its captivating ironwork to the beautiful interiors with woodwork and fireplaces Nupur has successfully transformed the place so that the visitors now can travel back in time experiencing the time capsule of Victor Horta, as they climb up the winding staircases of this living museum. The vast windows of this architecture look out to the enchanting winter garden which has a hypnotic appeal making you relive the Belle Époque era of Europe. https://focusonbelgium.be/en/culture/fresh-start-hotel-frison This article on ‘Focus on Belgium’ talks about the hidden Horta gem located at 37 Rue Lebeau near Sablon in Brussels and how Nupur Tron revived the place by keeping the authentic style of Victor Horta architecture. From its captivating ironwork to the beautiful interiors with woodwork and fireplaces Nupur has successfully transformed the place so that the visitors now can travel back in time experiencing the time capsule of Victor Horta, as they climb up the winding staircases of this living museum. The vast windows of this architecture look out to the enchanting winter garden which has a hypnotic appeal making you relive the Belle Époque era of Europe. https://focusonbelgium.be/en/culture/fresh-start-hotel-frison