Clik | Edition 42 | December 2024.
We are delighted to connect with you through live events at physical spaces, via hybrid modes or virtually at the click of a button! We invite you to join us, whenever you are ready, or from wherever you are, on myriad creative journeys, where with valued partners in India and in Korea, we explore new pathways and experiences, the magic of live performances and exhibitions or engage with those newly imagined from creation to reception and distribution on digital platforms. In this edition, as we open our cultural calendar, through a combination of phygital presentations, we invite you to evocative journeys and sensory experiences that though moored in local culture, connect and resonate with audiences worldwide!
We hope, with this e-digest, to stay meaningfully connected with you, to discover and engage with the unique, local characteristics as well as the shared, global dimensions of the dynamic, ongoing intercultural dialogue between India and Korea.
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Hyeyoung Cho’s participation facilitated with support from
We are delighted to facilitate the participation of Craft Curator and Artistic Director, and Chairperson of the Korea Association of Art and Design, Hyeyoung Cho at the Kula Conclave 2024 which features a remarkable lineup of speakers and participants involved in the Craft and Design sector from across the world.
This edition of Kula Conclave is positioned to unite over 200+ pan-India changemakers committed to reimagining the potential of India's Creative Manufacturing and Handmade (CMH) sector. This year, the Conclave centres on the theme "Innovation Futures for Climate and Inclusion," marking a tipping point for India's craft economy.
Sessions on Climate Innovations, the intersection of Design x Art x Craft, and curated walkthroughs of installations by artisan-entrepreneurs. We will also host exclusive dinners for partners and delegates to foster deeper connections.
Monday & Tuesday, 2 & 3 December, 2024 at Kala Academy, Campal, Panjim, Goa 403001.
The Plenary on Ecosystem Building for Handmade and Kula Innovate Awards Ceremony, where we will celebrate the future of the creative and cultural industries.
Wednesday, 4 December, 2024 at 10.00 a.m. at Kala Academy, Campal, Panjim, Goa 403001.
Hyeyoung Cho is a Chairperson, Korea Association of Art and Design, Craft Curator, and Commissioner for the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize. Hyeyoung, is currently the Chairperson of Korea’s oldest academic association for art, design and craft in Korea (founded in 1997) – The Korea Association of Art & Design. This is a federation of university professor researching in different art, design and craft related subjects. She is also an independent and she personifies the practice of radical sharing in her curatorial practice. An internationally recognized curator, she works globally for acclaimed museums and organizations. Enmeshed with many art organizations in the Republic of Korea, and the world over the past twenty years, Hyeyoung began as a studio artist, working her way up to curator, artistic director, and an administrator. She served as Secretary General for the Korea Craft and Design Foundation, affiliated to the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Tourism. Committed to importing her country’s cultural assets, Hyeyoung worked as International Commissioner connecting the world with the Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale 2013; as Art Director for the Cheongju Craft Biennale 2015; Guest Curator for the Fondation Bernardaud celebrating the 130 Years of Korea-France Relations which travelled to the Victoria and Albert Museum 2016-2018; Art Director for the Constancy and Change Korean Craft Exhibition for Milan Design Week 2017; Curator for the 1st Tongyeong Triennale 2022, urban rejuvenation project; Project Manager for Seoul Design Foundation Frieze Week 2023, working on installation of Dan Acher’s Borealis (aurora); and this year she worked to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Zaha Hadid Dongdaemun Design Plaza with the Seoul Design Foundation, and more.
We are delighted to support the participation of Hyeyoung Cho, the Craft Curator and Artistic Director, and Chairperson of the Korea Association of Art and Design, at the Kula Conclave. With a wealth of experience in curating international art exhibitions and crafting global-local collaborations, Hyeyoung is a true leader in the field of design and handmade crafts. She also serves as the Korean Commissioner for the prestigious Loewe Foundation Craft Prize.
Hyeyoung's work focuses on fostering international dialogues on the future of craft and design and will share her thoughts on the subject during the Plenary on Ecosystem Building for Handmade on December 4th. Her extensive experience in art curation, design, and her leadership at the Korea Association of Art and Design will provide invaluable insights into the intersection of global craft communities.
Kula Conclave 2024, a three-day, invite-only event from December 2-5 at Kala Academy, Goa, returns after its successful debut last year to foster collaboration among high-impact social businesses, investors, academia, ecosystem leaders,and policymakers. Launched this year with 200M as a precursor, Kula Innovate addresses the R&D funding gap for next-gen innovators in India’s creative manufacturing and handmade sector (CMH). The event will gather 200+ global and local delegates in the creative industries, including 120-150 high-impact social enterprises supporting 30,000 - 45,000 low-income households.
Unlike many other conferences, the Kula Conclave is co-designed with 20+ stakeholders including founders of leading organisations and craft-led brands including P-TAL, Brown Living, Kadam Haat, Gaurav Jai Gupta, Urvashi Kaur, Desi Hangover, Museum of Goa, Material Library of India, Fashion Revolution India, Karghewale, Indian Institute of Crafts and Design, Breakaway Journeys, Somaiya Kala Vidya, Varnam Craft Collective, Museum of Goa, and many others.
The Kula Conclave 2024 is an opportunity for artisans, designers, curators, and entrepreneurs to come together and collaborate on the future of craft, design, and sustainable ecosystems.
With a packed programme, ample opportunities for networking, and discussions about the global-local potential of handmade crafts, the Kula Conclave promises to be a transformative experience for all involved.
For further information please visit: www.kulaconclave.org
For further information, please contact InKo Centre - T: 044 24361224; E: enquiries@inkocentre.org
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The India Pavilion at the Busan International Art Fair (BIAF) 2024, presented in association with K-Art International Exchange Association, focuses on the works of 25 artists from across India. The exhibition at the India Pavilion pays tribute to multiple perspectives and visual vocabularies celebrating the resilience of art itself, as a reservoir for both reflection and rejuvenation.
This special exhibition is curated by acclaimed art historian, author, academician and independent curator, Dr Ashrafi S. Bhagat whose sensitive selection has resulted in a wonderful cross-sectional representation of some of the most promising talent amongst contemporary painters in India today. We hope that this is exhibition fosters artistic exchange of best practices, strengthening networks and deepening partnerships between our two ancient yet modern countries. As the Indo-Korean Cultural Centre in India, engaged in meaningfully promoting and strengthening artistic ties between India and Korea, we are confident that such exhibitions will enhance the Indo-Korean dialogue immeasurably.
S. Arunagiri
Ananthu K. Thampi
Awadhesh Misra
Bhavna Sonavane
Dharshana Bajaj
Gouri Vemula
Govind Vishwas
S. Govindarajan
Helen Bala Brahma
Jiban Biswas
Krishna Venu
Madan Lal
Manjula Selvam
Moksha Kumar
Mukesh Sharma
Nitin Utge
Pallavi Pandit
Parvathi Nayar
Pravinutge
Raja Sekhar Komakula
Ravi S. Thakur
Santosh Shirsat
Veena Jain
Vimmiee Manoj
Vishnupriyan Kooderi
Dr. Ashrafi S. Bhagat. Ph.D.
The curatorial concept which is at the heart of this exhibition is the celebration of the individual style, their perception and visual language of the select twenty five artists who are represented from across the Indian sub continent. Individualism as a philosophy demands an approach in visual arts, wherein it mandates that the artist marks and creates a trajectory that is different and distinct within the socio cultural context of their region and eventually the market economy that demands exclusivity and originality in their creative approach.
The twenty five artists who cover different geo-political landscape of the country have developed their individuated eco system through their style, philosophy, concept, language and vocabulary, which is either abstract or figurative. A conscious effort has been made to select artist based on their experience, which varies from student level to senior artists. Surprisingly all the selected artists have displayed an amazing maturity whether it is subject or technique. They have explored and articulated with medium and technique that suits their sensibility as well as the subject; thus creating a correspondence between the concept and the forms in their artistic expressions. Their intellectual approach and sensibility has enabled them to devise and configure compositional structuring that is visually pleasing and dynamically alive and potent. Due to their years of experience, majority of the artists within this constellation have arrived at their language and arbitrate with appropriate vocabulary to express their emotional, social or cultural concerns.
Situated within the context of their region, the local and vernacular traditions and other contemporary influences mare their expressions, with the result that the works of these twenty five artists are a visual pleasure indexed by an aesthetic of kaleidoscopic range in its articulation with elements of art as well as themes and subjects.
An attempt has been made to provide diversity of visual aesthetics that is both contemporary and Indian; and at the same time to mark a posture of difference and expressively display the artists dedicated commitment to their art and profession.
The twenty five participating artists are S. Arunagiri, Dharsha Bajaj, S. Govindrajan, Parvathi Nayar from Chennai, Bhavna Sonawane, Nitin Utge, Pravin Utge from Mumbai, Santosh Shirsit from Pune, Pallavi Pandit from Nagpur, Ananthu Thampi, Krishna Venu, Vishnupriyan .K from Kerala, Awadhesh Misra from Lucknow, Vimmiee Manoj from Indore, Veena Jain from Bhopal, Madan Lal from Chandigarh, Mukesh Sharna from New Delhi, Jiban Biswas from Kolkata, Moksha Kumar from Bengaluru, Manjula Selvam from Puducherry, Raja Sekhar Komakula, Gouri Vemula from Hyderabad, Ravi Thakur from Samastipur [Bihar], Helen Bala Brahma from Bhuvanesvari and Govind Vishwas from Baroda.
The subject matter that the artists have engaged with is essentially panoramic that includes landscapes, fantasy and imagination, ruralscapes, architecture, concept of the scarecrow, life in a circus, dreamscapes, cultural and social asymmetry, Zen of lines, women centered concepts, heritage, the vibrancy of life and optimism, the cult of rituals, abstraction of emotions, the innocence and naivety of childhood, abstraction of love and metaphysics, the culture of cinema, the urban scapes and the mentalscapes. This clearly explicates their interest and predilection towards immense complexities inherent within life, nature and the socio cultural environment they are embedded. Hence premised on their subject and themes broadly, the artists have created lively and sensuous expressions that make it a visual and an aesthetic delight to view their works. Predominantly vibrant and energetic colours dominate and it is this dimension which establishes the concept of ‘Indianness’ that is at the root of their sensibility and emerges as personal expressions.
-Dr. Ashrafi S. Bhagat. Ph.D.
Ashrafi S. Bhagat.
Dr. Ashrafi S. Bhagat. Ph.D., was the Former Head, and Associate Professor [Retd.] Department of Fine Arts, Stella Maris College, [Autonomous] Chennai. She is an Independent Art Historian, Critic Author and Curator. She obtained her Ph.D. from the Department of Art History and Aesthetics, Faculty of Fine Arts, M.S. University Baroda. Her thesis was titled “A Critical Study of Modernity in South India with particular reference to Madras School, 1960 to 1970s”. The research is a pioneering work on Madras Modernity.
She has to her credit a research paper titled, "Lineage of Abstraction within the Madras Art Movement" published in the book “The New Art History: Studies in Indian Art” [2003], A book on seminal sculptors of Madras “Sculptural Configurations: Retrospective Progressive”published in April 2003 [OUP]. She has written monographs on eminent Madras artists as A.P. Santhanaraj, K.C.S. Paniker, S. Dhanapal, S.G. Vasudev, R.B. Bhaskaran, P. Perumal, R. Vardarajan, K.S. Gopal, T.R.P. Mookiah et al. as well as for Delhi based artists K.C. Aryan and Hyderabad artist P.T. Reddy.
The exhibition will open on Thursday, 5 December 2024 at 6.00 p.m. at the Busan International Art Fair (BIAF) at BEXCO, Busan, Korea.
On view until Sunday, 8 December 2024.
For further information, please contact InKo Centre - T: 044 24361224; E: enquiries@inkocentre.org
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InKo Centre with support from Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), Arts Council Korea (ARKO) and Korean Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai, to present World Music Band Dosi in 3-city tour across India, The tour, which includes performances, workshops and live demos in Chennai, Bengaluru, and Kochi aims to introduce Indian audiences to the unique sound of Korean music that beautifully blends traditional instrumentation with contemporary interpretations.
The band captivates the audience with music that feels both familiar yet mysterious and free. As the audience is drawn deeper into this musical world, they become enchanted as if under the spell of a goblin. By combining traditional instruments such as the daegeum (bamboo flute), piri (double-reed pipe), and geomungo (zither) with the sound of the guitar and drums, this performance blends genres such as acoustic, hard rock, heavy metal, and retro electronic music. This fusion expands the boundaries of traditional Korean music, showcasing the versatility of this new world music band. The "third sound" created by Dosi, stands out for its musical agility and skill, setting their music apart from conventional creative Korean traditional music.
Motivated by traditional folk songs from Gyeonggi (central) and Seodo (northern) regions of Korea, the piece not only preserves the distinctive melodies of traditional instruments with their free bending techniques but also reinterprets symbolic gestures and imagery from traditional dances such as Buchaechum (fan dance), Salpuri (spiritual dance), and Taepyeongmu (dance of peace) through music. Through this unique storytelling, five goblin-like performers unite with the audience on stage. The performance includes a total of nine pieces, headlined by The Wind of Goblin, the Gold Prize-winning piece from the 12th 21st Century Korean Music Project, and The Moon Shadow is the Grand Prize-winning piece from the Arirang Creative Song Contest (*Arirang X ?*) organized by the Korean Traditional Performing Arts Foundation.
This tour builds upon InKo Centre’s successful past collaborations, such as with Artista Duobud (2022), Seo Jung Min (2022), and Hong Sung Hyun Art Company (2023). Through this initiative, we hope to strengthen cultural ties between Korea and India, enhancing the visibility of Korean music and expanding its audience in India.
We are confident that the World Music Band Dosi’s performances will resonate deeply with Indian audiences, further enriching the cultural exchange between India and Korea.
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism develops and implements a wide range of policies to
promote culture, arts, sports, tourism and so as to provide cultural opportunities to the public.
Korean Culture and Information Service belongs to the ministry.
For more information: https://www.korea.net/AboutUs/Ministry-of-Culture-Sports-and-Tourism
Arts Council Korea (ARKO) aims to enrich the lives of the population by increasing accessibility to
arts and cultural activities, making the arts a meaningful part of everyday life in Korea. ARKO
endeavors to provide a strong platform to support artistic work in diverse disciplines, including
performing and visual arts, by increasing funding opportunities for artists and arts organizations,
undertaking outreach initiatives, enabling Korean artists to reach the world stage, and encouraging
cultural exchange.
For more information: https://www.arko.or.kr/eng/about/vision
The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai will be committed to promote cooperation in the area of economic, cultural and personal exchanges with South India (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh). We will make our efforts to increase awareness of Korea and Korean culture in South India. The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai will offer best services to Korean residents and companies, as well as provide necessary protection to overseas Korean nationals.
ARTISTA is an arts production and management agency currently focusing on both domestic and
international arts production, promotion and international exchanges of emerging artists based on
Korean traditional music. In particular, we aim to work on art as a language of communication that
transcends time, space and culture through collaboration of various genres, connecting the
contemporary and the past with music and visual, media and sound arts.
For more information: https://artistakorea.net/ARTISTA
Started in January 1936 on the grounds of the Theosophical Society in Adyar, Chennai, as an academy for the preservation of traditional values in Indian art, Kalakshetra Foundation gained international recognition under Rukmini Devi’s guidance for its unique style and perfection. Kalakshetra is today, a vital centre of training and performance. The focus of the institute is on Bharatanatyam and related subjects - music, instruments, visual art, percussion, theory, textual heritage, crafts, aesthetics, history and spirituality. As a performance company, Kalakshetra productions are widely recognized for their impeccable technique and refined aesthetics.
BLR hubba is the Bengaluru City festival, now in it's second edition. Over the first two weeks of
December, the city will host 500+ events in 40+ locations across 10 categories.
For more information: blr.hubba.in
Kantha celebrates the sounds of Asian artists past and present that break boundaries. Over 16 days, 38 artists, including Workd Musuc Band Dosi from Korea, will play at the historic Freedom Park, an erstwhile prison that is now a public park.
Established in the year 2008, Rajagiri Business School (RBS) is part of Rajagiri Group of Institutions and functions as an autonomous institution. The business school is located in the Rajagiri Valley in Kakkanad, close to the IT hub of Kochi, Infopark and to the integrated business township, SmartCity Kochi.The campus, where the managers of tomorrow hone their skills, has been well-planned preserving the natural splendour of the environment to allow for academic development in communion with nature. To equip students with the right conceptual foundation, analytical skills and knowledge application ability, the curriculum at RBS is kept relevant with the dynamics of the changing business environment. With social sensitivity at its core, the emphasis is on experiential learning and holistic development. Case method, simulation and lectures are the chief pedagogical tools used at the School.
KM Music Conservatory was founded by music maestro, Grammy-award-winning musician and composer, A. R. Rahman, to expand the horizons of musicians in India. While continuing to respect and strengthen the art of Indian music, the institution also offers an education in Western music and music technology. KM Music Conservatory provides students with a strong artistic, intellectual, and technical foundation for pursuing professional careers in music. Students graduate with an internationally competitive education in Western music and music technology and production.
Nestled in the heart of Chennai, the Meenakshi Sundararajan Group of Institutions is a green oasis dedicated to excellence in education and holistic development. The campus has the legacy of being in the service of education for 75 uninterrupted years. Renowned for its commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment, the institution empowers students to grow academically, professionally, and personally, instilling values that endure for a lifetime. The Group comprises Meenakshi College for Women (Autonomous), Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College (Autonomous), Meenakshi Sundararajan School of Management and The NEST School (An IB PYP and Cambridge Programme). Through its sprawling 14 acre sustainably driven green campus with state of the art infrastructure including a 3000 seater airconditioned auditorium and sports facilities, the Meenakshi Sundararajan Group of Institutions is a beacon of progressive education.
Thursday, 5 December 2024 | 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. | Workshop - Interaction with musicians in association
with KM Music Conservatory Hall, Chennai.
Registration Closed
Friday, 6 December 2024 | 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. at Rukmini Arangam, Kalakshetra Foundation.
Entrance is free. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Saturday, 7 December 2024 | 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. | Demonstration to students in Meenakshi College.
Registration Closed
Tuesday, 10 December 2024 | 5.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. at College Auditorium, Rajagiri Business School.
Registration Closed
Thursday, 12 December 2024 | 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. at Bengaluru Hubba, Freedom Park.
Registration open, Entry is free. To register to click this link: https://blrhubba.in/event/c2747097-30ff-45a1-81b2-66e4b05057fb
For further information, please contact InKo Centre - T: 044 24361224; E: enquiries@inkocentre.org.
Annyeong Station, is a platform in our online infotainment section, for conversation, interaction and exchange. With a focus on Korean popular culture, this online space will periodically present K-lounge curated interactions with industry specialists and influencers.
In the third episode of Season 4 of the K-lounge section on Annyeong Station we present an engaging conversation that focuses on the mass appeal of K-pop, its vibrancy and inclusivity as a genre. Our guest Clint Edwards, an EMMY nominated video journalist with FOX 13 News. He has interviewed groups such as NCT Dream, Enhypen and Ateez, and will be in conversation with our moderator, Puja Talwar.
Join us for what promises to be an insightful, sparkling conversation.
Clint Edwards is an EMMY-nominated video journalist for FOX 13 News located in Seattle, Washington. Outside of his local news duties, he has also hosted a self-produced K-pop interview series for the past three years interviewing groups such as NCT Dream, Enhypen and Ateez.
Puja Talwar is the Senior Journalist & Editor with over 28 years experience in Broadcast Journalism. Puja is a Content Creator, Show Host, Moderator and a published Writer. She hosts the popular series 'Candid Conversations With Puja Talwar' on Youtube and a podcast titled ‘Entertainment Unlimited on Spotify. She lives for coffee, travel and K dramas!
Friday, 6 December 2024 at 1.00 p.m. IST.
To join this conversation, click on https://www.instagram.com/inkocentre/
For further information, please contact InKo Centre - T: 044 24361224; E: enquiries@inkocentre.org.
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Enjoy K-Culture and fun games at the Seoul Metropolitan Government Booth and learn about 11 Universities in Seoul, Korea.
Hansung University
Hanyang University
Konkuk University
Korea University
Kwangwoon University
Seokyeong University
Seoul National University of Science & Technology
Sookmyung Women's University
Sungkyunkwan University
University of Seoul
Yonsei University
7 & 8 December 2024 at 6.30 p.m. at Clive Dupleix, Lower Level, Taj Coromandel, Chennai.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/eubuAsH3XTUrNed3A
For further information, please contact InKo Centre - T: 044 24361224; E: enquiries@inkocentre.org
We are delighted to be associated with the first edition of The Little Lit Fest, Chennai’s Childrens Literature Festival presented by Goethe Institut Max Mueller Bhavan, Chennai with support from cultural organisations in the city.
A plethora of events like storytelling, exciting hands-on workshops, intriguing activity zone, theme-based reading rooms, international children film screenings, theatre shows, award winning international children books exhibition, panel discussions etc. are planned in this two-day fest.
We are delighted to present the following at the forthcoming Festival:
The Korean film, The Way Home, written and directed by Jeong-hyang Lee. The film is a touching story about a spoilt city boy, Sang Woo and his relationship with his grandmother whom he first treats with disdain and apathy and later with love and respect as he learns some important lessons about love, kindness, selflessness and humility.
Saturday, 7 December 2024, 2.30 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.
For over two decades, the Chennai-based publisher, Tara Books been part of a global culture of publishing, which focuses on books with perspective, featuring unusual art and text. Collaborating with some of the most exciting voices in the field, their books are creative conversations between designers and artists from different parts of India, authors and illustrators across cultures and between publishers across the world.
Travelling Titles initiated conversations that engaged with the theme of global connectedness, by presenting a set of Tara titles that have been printed and widely appreciated in Korea. Working with over half a dozen publishers in Korea, there are currently 12 Tara titles available in Korean. This series of talks and interactions, focused on 5 popular titles, one every month, from July to November 2020.
Saturday, 7 & Sunday, 8 December 2024, 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Travelling Titles: Episode-1 | The Colour Book Live | Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/ESHreLaZKZc?si=yd99xqk0zhuSMyF1
Travelling Titles: Episode-2 | Knock! Knock! | Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/JRiwFkZM_b0?si=ImA2hFP5SURkkSnr
Travelling Titles: Episode-3 | To Market! To Market! | Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/9YWjeznGtbE?si=4KOtY11bDFgTf3xz
Travelling Titles: Episode-4 | Gobble You Up! | Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/1zILN6cIEzQ?si=xL80cz9L0qX_aohW
Travelling Titles: Episode-5 | The Night Life of Trees | Video Link: https://youtu.be/8jv1xrj2YSM?si=IlbYDcGvFzN_y3ry
Catch that Crocodile, Blue Sky Publishing
Cloth of the Mother Goddess, Borim Press
The Colour Book, Iyagikot
Leaf Life, Dongin Publishing
The Very Hungry Lion, Dongin Publishing
Trash! Giant Publishing Company
Drawing from the City, BIR/Minumsa Publishing Group
Gobble You Up, Daekyo
Tiger on a Tree, Daekyo
To Market, to Market, Woongjin
Do, Jogye Order Publishing
Elephants Never Forget, Jogye Order Publishing
The Great Race, Borim Press
In the Land of Punctuation, Borim Press
Knock! Knock!, Borim Press
The Night Life of Trees, Borim Press
Waterlife, Borim Press
Little GIrls are Better than Men, Borim Press
The Deep, Borim Press
I Like Cats, Borim Press
I See the Promised Land, Green Knowledge
Seed, Borim Press (Forthcoming)
Tara Books is a collective of writers, designers and bookmakers, publishing illustrated books for children and adults. In existence since 1994, Tara is known for its work with indigenous and folk artists across India - and for bringing many of these traditions of art into the children's picture book. The publishing house experiments with the printing process and the form of the book - to push the boundaries of the book as a cultural object. In terms of content, Tara is committed to creating books that open up the world of the child and adult to disparate ways of seeing and thinking - and to making art. Its list is varied, including titles in art pedagogy, graphic narratives, photography and books that explore the relationship between aesthetics and politics.
Saturday, 7 & Sunday, 8 December 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Goethe Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan, No#4, Rutland Gate 5th Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai.
For the full schedule, please check: https://www.goethe.de/resources/files/pdf339/tllf-schedule-final.pdf
For further information, please contact InKo Centre - T: 044 24361224; E: enquiries@inkocentre.org
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With technology shaping and controlling most aspects of our lives, the Body becomes the last and final frontier with its independent thoughts and expressions. How are these expressions and bodies influenced by the changes and the contemporary times we live in?
Allegories of Anatomy: A Triple Bill brings together three artists from diverse backgrounds and cultures - New Delhi, Arunachal Pradesh and Seoul/ who use their bodies to express and reflect on their contemporary lives.
Their performance seeks to explore human resilience and expression, through diverse vantage points in these changing times. The Triple Bill is curated by Jayachandran Palazhy, Artistic director, Attakkalari Centre of Movement Arts.
Friday, 20 December 2024, 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. at the Theatre Old GMC complex, Panajim, Goa.
For further information, please contact: 90030 45842 and registration link: https://www.serendipityartsfestival.com/programmes/allegories-of-anatomy-a-triple-bill#
Disclaimer: This performance contains instances of partial nudity. Viewer discretion is advised
In this workshop Jaewoo Jung will introduce methods of improving movement performance through rhythmic and physical coordination training. With this module, participants will be introduced to his movement vocabulary and dances using the movement method used in his showcasing work “Uninhabited Island”. The workshop will open up a dialogue between the body and the space around it where one can reflect and process one's solitude and struggles.
Jaewoo is the Artistic Director of Braveman Dance and is known for his refined choreography that features youthfully vigorous, powerful, and energetic movements. Designed to semiprofessional and professional dancers of 18 years and above, his workshop is aimed at harnessing optimum coordination between all aspects of one's being.
https://www.serendipityartsfestival.com/programme/dance-with-bravemanDance Workshop by Jaewoo Jung on Thursday, 19 December 2024, 2.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. at The Studio - Directorate of Accounts, Panajim, Goa.
Loneliness is intrinsic to the human experience, often accompanied by fear and pain. A person who is not lonely is someone who has found the ability to connect and live harmoniously with others. In this performance, the artist grapples with questions about how he will shape their life and the kind of person he aims to become. In this piece, Jaewoo uses his incredible physicality and sense of humour as his expression. Impressively lithe, his choreography is vigorous and powerful, powered by captivating movement.
Aseng Borang is a multifaceted artist, being a dance practitioner, choreographer, and writer. Her artistic approach encompasses a wide range of elements, including the body, objects, landscape, performative text, yoga, pole dance, and contemporary movement techniques. Aseng received the Prakriti Excellence Contemporary Dance Award 2018 (PECDA) for her work, "The Chinky Express comes to town."
Jasmine Yadav (she/her) is a dance practitioner based in New Delhi,India. Her practice consists of performance, choreography, teaching, facilitation and writing. Jasmine received the Prakriti Excellence in Contemporary Dance Award 2024 for her worktitled “Deviant Octopus”.
Jaewoo Jung, Aseng Borang and Jasmine Yadav will present a Triple Bill titled Allegories of Anatomy at the Serendipity Arts Festival 2024.
Jayachandran Palazhy, Founder and Artistic Director of Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts is an internationally sought-after dancer and choreographer at the forefront of the contemporary Indian movement arts scene. Driven by Attakkalari’s underlying philosophy “Traditional Physical Wisdom, Innovation & Technology”, Jayachandran is deeply committed to extending the reach of contemporary movement arts. His path-breaking work has made Indian movement expressions of contemporary reality more visible both nationally and internationally.
A gifted and innovative choreographer, Jayachandran’s collaborations with international artists whose works involve digital arts and interactive technology have resulted in some very exciting multimedia dance productions of a unique genre. City Maps, TransAvatar, Purushartha, Chronotopia, For Pina…, MeiDhwani, AadhaaraChakra, and Bhinna Vinyasa and many of his other productions have received widespread critical acclaim and toured extensively internationally and within India.
Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF) is an organisation dedicated to fostering diverse cultural expressions and supporting emerging artists across South Asia. With a commitment to innovation and creativity at its core, the Foundation aims to support, practice, research, promote, and provide sustainability and education in the arts through a range of cultural programs and initiatives.
The Foundation's primary outreach project is Serendipity Arts Festival, an annual interdisciplinary arts festival held across multiple venues in Panjim. Curated by an eminent panel of artists and experts, the Festival aims to initiate positive change in India’s creative ecosystem. Spanning the visual, performing, and culinary arts, the Festival addresses crucial issues such as arts education, cultural patronage, interdisciplinary discourse, and access to the arts.
For further information, please contact InKo Centre - T: 044 24361224; E: enquiries@inkocentre.org