‘Lokame Tharavadu’ launched in Alappuzha
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Works of 267 Malayali artists on show
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Works of 267 Malayali artists on show
‘Lokame Tharavadu’ (The world is one family), a contemporary art show featuring the works of 267 Malayali artists opened here on Sunday.
It was inaugurated by a group of artists including curator Bose Krishnamachari through the lighting of a ceremonial lamp in a function held at New Model Society building here. Speaking at the event writer N.S. Madhavan, citing the example of Bilbao, a city in Spain that revived its prospects after the second world war through the Guggenheim Museum of modern and contemporary art, said art was always instrumental in rejuvenating cities.
Lokame Tharavadu to have soft opening today
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Contemporary art exhibition will feature 266 Malayali artists
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After the initial delay,
Lokame Tharavadu (The world is one family), a contemporary art exhibition featuring 266 Malayali artists, will have a soft opening at 6 p.m. on April 18. Considering the pandemic situation, the entry to the event to be held at the New Model Society building here is by invitation , organisers said.
The show will open to the public from Monday. Scheduled to begin on March 15, the event was postponed after district authorities did not grant permission citing the pandemic.
The art show is being organised by the Kochi Biennale Foundation with the support of the Departments of Tourism and Culture and the Alappuzha Heritage Project being implemented under the guidance of Muziris Heritage Project Ltd.
A new canvas for artists in God s Own Country
March 05, 2021
250 Malayali artists to come together to showcase art in the time of the pandemic
After the Kochi Biennale, God s Own Country is set to witness yet another global platform for art. The Kerala Government has initiated a contemporary art project, featuring the artworks of more than 250 Malayali artists from across the world, which will showcase art in the time of the pandemic.
The curated contemporary exhibition titled
Lokame Tharavadu (The World is One Family), will run from March 10 to May 31 in six venues across Alappuzha and Ernakulam.
Kerala Finance Minister, TM Thomas Issac, said the unique exhibition will be organised by the Kochi Biennale Foundation and curated by the renowned artist and curator Bose Krishnamachari.