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The French Institute In India Announces The Villa Swagatam 2024-2025 Laureates
New Delhi: The French Institute in India is pleased to announce the selection of the 29 laureates of the second edition of its residency programme Villa Swagatam for 2024-2025. From August 2024 to August 2025, French and Indian artists and writers will explore the rich cultures of India, Bangladesh, and France, spending between one and three months at their designated residences. Their host organizations have been chosen for their outstanding capacity to offer their residents an immersion in the vibrant creative milieus of their respective countries. This flagship initiative underscores the French Institute in Indias dedication to promoting cross-cultural exchanges in the realms of art and crafts and literature. In its second edition, Villa Swagatam has expanded with four new residencies in India (Jaipur Rugs, Hampi Art Labs, Eklavya Foundation, and Sunaparanta Centre for the Arts) and one in Bangladesh (Brihatta Art Foundation). Bringing the initiative to a full circle, Villa Swagatam has also introduced opportunities for Indian creators to come to France. The French residencies cover a wide spectrum of artistic forms, such as dance (Centre National de la Danse), visual arts (Biennale de Lyon, La Napoule Art Foundation), arts and crafts (Mobilier National and Cit de la Cramique/Manufacture de Svres), poetry (Maison de la Posie de Nantes), comics (Cit Internationale de la Bande Dessine et de lImage), and literature (Villa Gillet, La Marelle, La Maison Julien Gracq). Lauding the winners, H.E. Mr Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, said: Reciprocity plays a vital role in our concept of cultural cooperation. The Villa Swagatam programme would not be complete if exchanges did not flow both ways, with Indian artists and writers being welcomed in French institutions. We are proud to have been able to introduce this feature from the second edition and wish to extend the programme to more neighbouring countries in the coming editions. This comes as a natural development after the remarkable achievements of the 17 winners of Villa Swagatam's inaugural edition in 2023-2024. Several artists have garnered significant international acclaim through notable exhibitions and presentations. Writers and graphic novelists are currently authoring books that explore India's rich traditions and unique landscapes, underscoring the programme's commitment to nurturing artistic and literary cooperation. The call for applications for this second edition, from April 9th to June 2nd, 2024, was open to writers, graphic novelists, visual artists, designers, and cultural practitioners. The entire Villa Swagatam network, comprising French and Indian organizations, publicized the offer among their communities. Out of the nearly 450 applicants, 210 were French and 237 Indians, showing a great interest in more culture exchange and people to people relationship in the context of the bilateral relationship between France and India. The final selection, made jointly by the French Institute in India, and the French and the Indian partner organizations, includes a diverse group of talented individuals. The selected 29 residents ranging from up-and-coming artists to established professionals, each one of them bringing unique perspectives and aspirations to the programme. Hear more about the projects from the laureates: Rohini Kejriwal, an Indian author from Bangalore who will be welcomed at Maison de la Posie in Nantes: As the founder of The Alipore Post, an independent publishing platform celebrating art, poetry, and music, I have dedicated myself to fostering community and belonging through the arts. Now in its ninth year, The Alipore Post has evolved from a poetry newsletter into a thriving creative community. My motivation to become a resident of Villa Swagatam in France stems from a deep desire to further my mission of democratizing poetry and nurturing creativity. My project, The Poet's Playground seeks to document and create a playground for poetry and visual art in response to the charming terrain, culture, cuisine and people of Nantes. Estelle Coppolani, French author from Reunion Island who will be welcomed at Sangam House in Bangalore: My poetic work is inspired by my native island, Reunion Island, and in particular by my family history. Like many other people on my island, my Indian origins go back to the time of indentured labour. After the abolition of slavery in 1848, many French colonies reorganized their plantation system with massive Asian migrations, the vast majority of whom came from South India. These migrations reshaped entirely the islands, socially and culturally. South-Indian literary traditions are one of the many traces we preserved from this period. Dance and theater are the main focus of my project. I'd like to draw a parallel between the forms derived from Terukkuttu, Bayalataa or Kathakali theaters recreated in Reunion Island during the period of indentured labour (mid-19th century), and the contemporary South Indian theatrical scenes I'll be discovering during my stay. Kunaal Kyhan Seolekar, an Indian designer and architect from Pune, who will be welcomed at Mobilier National and Manufacture de Sevres, in Paris: I have been striving to create a synergy between Europe and India in my design practice, collaborating with European manufacturers while sharing my Indian heritage and culture. My passion lies in 20th-century furniture design, working with materials like wood, metal, upholstery, ceramics, fiberglass, and textiles. I aim to refine my designs to their most sustainable versions, focusing on the intersection of upholstery and wood furniture making. My design aesthetic is sculptural and organic, inspired by modern 20th-century classics, integrating these learnings directly into my practice. Antonin Mongin, French researcher and artisan/designer who will be welcomed at Vastrakala Craft Residency near Chennai: I want to carry out my residency at Villa Swagatam to anchor my conceptual and creative practice in India. I would like to carry out a project linking the collection of hair donations from the Tirumala Temple, where pilgrims' hair is cut as an offering, with traditional embroidery practices at Vastrakala. This allows me to explore the origin of fibres used in artisanal textile activities, aiming to create textiles that encapsulate the individual stories and spiritual devotion of each donor. By integrating these elements, I seek to challenge the conventional view of cut hair as a commodity and instead elevate it to a precious and singular fibre with unique conceptual and material values. All Villa Swagatam residency winners will be mentored by partners dedicated to enhancing their professional skills and be given the chance to explore new techniques and environments to further their practice. For many participants, this will be their first opportunity to immerse themselves in the cultures of France and India, where they are committed to fostering meaningful, long-term collaborations. For those already acquainted with these spaces, this is a unique opportunity to renew their professional and creative connections and advance specific projects. The Villa Swagatam network consists of 29 residences divided into 3 categories: Residencies in France: Biennale de Lyon, Jeune Cration Internationale (Lyon) Centre National de la Danse (Pantin) La Maison de la Posie de Nantes (Nantes) La Maison des Auteurs - Cit Internationale de la Bande Dessine et de lImage (Angoulme and Goa) La Maison Julien Gracq (Saint-Florent-Le-Vieil) La Marelle (La Ciotat) La Napoule Art Foundation - International collective residency (Chteau de La Napoule) La Napoule Art Foundation x Prameya Art Foundation (Chteau de La Napoule) Nomination of the laureate to be announced later. La Villa Gillet (Lyon) Mobilier National and Cit de la cramique / Manufacture de Svres (Paris) Literature Residencies in India: Alice Boner Institute (Varanasi) Eklavya Foundation (Bhopal) Himalayan Writing Residency (Sathkol) MAD Salon+Lab (Bangalore) Prakriti Foundation Residency (Chennai) Rachna Books (Gangtok) Sangam House (Bangalore) Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts (Angoulme and Goa) Tara Books (Auroville) Arts and Crafts Residencies in India and Bangladesh: Brihatta Art Foundation (Dhaka) Hampi Art Labs (Hampi) Jaipur Rugs (Jaipur) Kalhath Institute (Lucknow) Katkatha Puppet Art Trust (Delhi - Mussoorie) Khoj International Residency (New Delhi) Nila House (Jaipur) Public Arts Trust of India (Jodhpur) Serendipity Arts (New Delhi) Vastrakala Craft (Chennai) 2024 - 2025 laureates: 1. Ada, artist 2. Adrien La Fille, novelist 3. Ainesh Madan, dancer and choreographer 4. Antonin Mongin, researcher and artisan/designer 5. Ayesha Singh, artist 6. Bijal Vaccharajani, writer 7. Desire Moheb - Zandi, Textile Artist 8. Elvira Voynarovska, artist 9. Estelle Coppolani, poet and playwright 10. Fabien Toulme, graphic novelist 11. Floriane Zaslavsky, essayist 12. Gaspard Combes, artist 13. Jean-Marc Troubet Troubs, graphic novelist 14. Jeremy Demester, artist 15. Julia Lebrao Sendra, artist 16. Kunaal Kyhaan Seoleokar, designer and architect 17. Laurence Hugues, writer 18. Lauren Januhowski, textile artist 19. Lokesh Khodke, comic book writer 20. Marisol Santana, designer 21. Mathilde Rives, author-illustrator 22. Niyati Bhat, writer and Translator 23. Pauline Guerrier, artist 24. Rahul Bishnoi, playwright and researcher 25. Rohini Kejriwal, poet 26. Saba Niknam, artist 27. Sahil Naik, artist 28. Thibault Marthouret, poet 29. Valia Russo, artist
Vicky Kaushal thanks 'Masaan' director Neeraj
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HYDERABAD: Known for innovating rare techniques of hand weaving in Varanasi, Swati and Sunaina Gold, designers, showcased their latest collection- French Inspired Varanasi sarees recently at Gaurangs Kitchen. Presented by Gaurang Shah and Pratiksha Prashant, the collection named Varanasi to Versailles is a celebration of the legacy of Indo-European aesthetics in Indian textiles, forging a powerful artistic conversation across time and cultures. The ensembles encompassed single edition sarees, dupattas and garments reinterpret quintessentially Benarasi fabrics and weaving techniques, taking inspiration from various styles of French brocades from Rococo to the Baroque. These combine a use of the finest of muslin and silk yarns, environment-friendly dyes, and 98.5% silver zari electroplated in 24-carat gold. The showcase also featured a French-style shikargah jaal, a bold Rococo flower cast as a konia, Baroque-period bouquets forming butas, and the gossamer textures of lace handwoven across a pallu are some of the highlighted elements of the collection. Asked about the inspiration, Sunaina explained, In 2020, just before COVID, Swati and I went to France. We were inspired by the connection between France and India, particularly in the realm of womens fashion. We decided to bring back French motifs and flowers and integrate them with our Indian weaves. Many of the sarees here feature bows and ribbons, embodying a very French aesthetic. During our trip, we visited flea markets in France where we found old textiles and crochets, some dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. We replicated many of these with our own twist, though some designs werent practical to weave. The collection takes forward the robust exchange of decorative styles in historical textiles between India and France, expressing them in fabrics from Varanasi. Diaphanous tissues, refined tanchois and heavy gyaser brocades take centre stage in the show. Hand-brocading techniques like kadhua, jamdani and dampach are included, which are also part of Varanasis traditions. This project has been four years in the making. It took considerable time to develop the designs, which were then sent to Varanasi for graphing. The cards were punched and the designs went onto the looms. However, sometimes the weavers would tell us certain designs werent feasible, so we had to make adjustments and start again. This collection is truly a dream project for us, said Sunaina. From colourful blossoms to scenic landscapes, French textiles across centuries have used diverse imagery, reflecting the changing tastes of their patrons. This collection of woven couture is inspired by such various phases, particularly referencing the experiments which unfurled in the successive courts of Versailles, beginning with King Louis the Fourteenth. We drew inspiration from the Palace of Versailles in France, replicating architectural designs. We used traditional weaves for example, Shikargah, traditionally depicting hunting scenes with animals like tigers and elephants, was reimagined with a French influence, incorporating small cupids, serpentine figures, and rabbits elements not typically seen in Shikargah sarees. Weve included birds and butterflies in our designs as well, she says. The motifs and patterns range from the bold and outstanding, to the delicate and intricate. Their details, effects of shading, use of multiple colours and pairings with textures in zari, requires the complex use of the jacquard. A patterning mechanism invented in Lyon, France, the jacquard has revolutionised the process of designing and producing Indian textiles for almost a century. The Golds Collection pays a special ode to French lace, by incorporating elements from it onto parts of brocaded textiles which have been specially engineered. Fusing lace with quintessentially Banarasi techniques gives an edge to their classic repertory of handloom textiles, and is already being appreciated by its loyal collectors. We created around 20 to 25 designs, with only eight pieces woven per design, each in a different colour, Sunaina told CE. Regarding suitable occasions, Sunaina said that this collection is perfect for festive and wedding events, especially the heavier sarees. The lighter sarees with lace can be worn for cocktails, evenings out, or even lunches.
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Delhis Jama Masjid is full of life in English artist William Carpenters print Delhi. A Street At Back Of Jumma Masjid. The artist seems invested in the lives of the people and their mundane activitiesfrom those running an ox cart to a pair of women with earthen pots on their heads. One of the most successful Orientalist American painters, Edwin Lord Weeks works are also full of intimate scenesa nautch girl in the courtyard of Delhis Nizamuddin Auliya dargah, an example of Indian life in the bygone era, catches the eye. When English artist and poet Edward Lear went to see the Taj Mahal in 1874, he feverishly wrote about its beauty in his journal that went beyond the ivory white monument to include details about gorgeously dressed and be-ringed women, parrots that were like live emeralds, poinsettias dotted cypress trees that line a breathtaking garden. A common thread that binds these works is how the foreign gaze offered a more private view of the then-Indian life. An ongoing exhibition comprising 103 works with 85 on display, Destination India: Foreign Artists In India 1857-1947, by DAG explores this lively representation of India, through the eyes of 39 foreign artists from 12 countries. This is the first exhibition to demonstrate that a major branch of Orientalist painting was devoted to India (and not confined to just North Africa and West Asia). Landmark exhibitions that have focused on the genre of such paintings in the past, including The Lure of the East: British Orientalist Painting (2008) at Londons Tate Gallery, do not mention India. The Indian chapter of Orientalist paintings has hardly been explored so this exhibit breaks new ground, says Ashish Anand, CEO & MD, DAG. Native Gharry, or Cart in Ahmedabad by Edwin Lord Weeks A new crop of artists In the Age of Discovery (from the 15th to the 17th century), when Europeans were exploring continents of Asia, Africa and America, their fascination with India grew, fuelled by their search for precious metals, trade, spices and new knowledge. By the late 19th century, India was already known in Europe through the works of pioneering Orientalist artists like William Hodges, Thomas and William Daniell, F. Baltazard Solvyns, Henry Salt and James Baillie Fraser. They captured India from the point of view of grand architecture, heritage sites, and vast landscapes but did not focus on its people. Curator Giles Tillotson, SVP, DAG notes: But by the late 19th century, the growth of tourism had made Indias major monuments well known, so artists now had to focus on other aspects to win an audience. They still depicted famous sites like the Taj Mahal and the ghats of Varanasi, but they had to find new ways of depicting them the daily lives of Indian people was one of them. The new crop of artists came from all across the world Germany, Denmark, France, Japan, Netherlands, and more. The exhibition is focused on the works of 39 of them, including Woldemar Friedrich and Horace van Ruith from Germany, Edwin Lord Weeks from America, Hiroshi Yoshida from Japan, William Carpenter and Charles W. Bartlett from England, Hugo Vilfred Pedersen from Denmark, Marius Bauer from the Netherlands, and more. Artists of this generation were much more interested in the living India: in the daily routine of an Indian bazaar or a haveli. They were attracted to the people, and not just to the grandees, but to ordinary people in the streets. If there was still an element of the picturesque, it was a more intimate and animated version of that aesthetic, says Anand in the directors note of the exhibition adding that in their works, we find an India that we do not just see, but that we can hear and smell. Authentic India A walk-through at the exhibition takes us through the works of the artistes who were particularly fascinated with life in the cities of Delhi, Varanasi, Lucknow, Udaipur, Jaipur, Gwalior and Agra. These artists wanted to show audiences back home the real India a place that was exotic and different. So, colonial cities like Bombay and Calcutta were not that interesting for them, because they were too much like what they knew in Europe. Marius Bauer complained that Bombay looked too much like London. Udaipur looked like another world and that is what he sought, Tillotson explains. In his works, society takes center stage. For instance, in Bauers Courtyard Of A Palace, India he shows Delhis Humayun Tombs faade dotted with local folks and a knight in shining armour, thus melding his travel memories with an element of fantasy. Similarly, Yoshida Hiroshi, a Japanese woodblock printmaker, paints famous sites of India like Buland Darwaza, Taj Mahal, and the ghats of Varanasi dotted with pilgrims, fakirs, mahouts, merchants in Kokka woodblock prints that became popular around the world. English painter Alfred Edward Emslie depicts the surreal An Indian Street Scene with a woman carrying a child on her shoulders as its anchor on a busy road while another English artist Charles William Bartlett paints devotees in prayers in The Golden Temple, Amritsar. Portraits were another way of show the faces from India and Danish artist Hugo Vilfred Pedersen, even was nicknamed Raja Painter for his commissioned portraits of Indian royalty. He drew the Maharaja of Mysore, Maharaja of Burdwan and more, besides also drawing commonfolk. What explains their perspective? It is not so much that they noticed things that Indians didnt, its more about they considered worth depicting. To a local, aspects of everyday life are obvious, while to a foreigner they are strange and engaging, says Tillotson. Destination India: Foreign Artists In India 1857-1947 is on till August 24 at DAG, 22-A, Janpath Road
Cauvery Aarti on the lines of Ganga Aarti soon: Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar
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In front of us, hanging on a white wall are nine bone china works of plates carrying dead birds. The work, Untuned Sound Of Leaves Falling From The Ignorant Sky, by Jodhpur-based ceramist Sarban Chowdhury is an eye-opener. It chooses shock to shed light on nature conservation. Back in November 2019, thousands of migratory birds died mysteriously in Rajasthans Sambhar Lake, the countrys largest inland saltwater lake near Jaipur, sending shock waves among locals and authorities. My work raises awareness about human greed as one of the major factors resulting in climate change and contamination of our ecosystem thats silently destroying our natural flora and fauna, he says. Move a little further, another of his ceramic artworks, A Well Full Of Shadows investigates the idea of privacy invasion. A set of 12 Bone China plates with thumbprint impressions are indicative of identity theft. Fingerprints play a vital role in determining who we are in an era of technological advancement that has access to all our personal information including dermatoglyphics. Is that data safe? Is anyone misusing it? My work portrays this fear and anxiety that I have been experiencing lately, the artist adds. Chowdhurys work is part of Yuva Sumbhava, an interesting exhibition at Delhis Shridharani Gallery featuring 12 young ceramic artists, curated by National Award-winning ceramist, P R Daroz. Organised by Raza Foundation in collaboration with Triveni Kala Sangam and supported by Gallerie Nvya, the display explores the long tradition and new prospects of ceramics featuring works of artists like Ajaysingh Bhadoriya, Arti Paliwal, Birender Yadav, Devesh Upadhyay, Kopal Seth, Kritika Soni, Maulik Oza, Owanka Bhattacharjee, Revati Jayakrishnan, Sarban Chowdhury, Suvajit Mondal and Srinia Chowdhury. These young artists are giving a bold new treatment to clay by using it in different forms, like stoneware, terracotta, porcelain, and sandware clay. Their works are diverse from the reliefs of Birender Yadav to three-dimensional structures as seen in Owanka Bhattacharjee and Suvajit Mondals works and even the flats of Kopal Seth. They have inventively used new-age techniques like electric firing, ceramic glaze, and gas kilns, Daroz tells TMS. PR Daroz (centre) with artists Different strokes During our walk-through, Delhi-based ceramic artist Kritika Sonis artwork sparked curiosity for showing beauty in imperfections. Her work Broken and Beautiful had 12 frayed wall vessels in stoneware painted in light shades of crimson, mint green, butter yellow and powder blue with impressions of gold-painted florals, fabric and textured glazes. I have always been inspired by the Japanese philosophy Wabi Sabi, which is embracing imperfections and finding beauty in it. I used ceramics to make surfaces that were a reflection of the way nature works real and raw. Ajaysingh Bhadoriya of Maharashtra works on a similar theme of finding beauty in natural decay in his work The Afterlife Of Dying Buildings. Its three stoneware structures feature dilapidated doors and windows that express the untold story of time. Azamgarh-born pottery and ceramics artist Devesh Upadhyay touches on existentialism in a comical five-head sculpture titled Existential Struggle. Each head symbolises the Observer, the Critic, the Seeker, the Reflector, and the Conflicted and how each of them represent different facets of our psyche. It highlights the absurdity of our quest for meaning, inviting viewers to reflect on their own existential journeys with a touch of humour, he explains. Patna-born Srinia Chowdhurys comical face mask-clad stone and sandware sculptures titled Wondergirl and Mischief Master affirm self-acceptance and connecting with your inner child as against donning stereotypical roles assigned by society. Ahmedabad-based Maulik Oza showed a radical display of ceramics transforming it into massive coils, warp and weft patterns and infinite loops for statement pieces. On the other front, Delhi-based Arti Paliwal transformed stoneware into a biological heart-shaped structure in Untitled-2 and Mumbai-born Revati Jayakrishnan turned terracotta into Hexa Stacks in her eponymous work. Appreciating the works at the exhibition, freelance artist Padmini Mehta who had come from Varanasi says: This is a great initiative by Raza Foundation to recognise the works of young ceramicists. I found each work experimental, interesting and fresh. There are artworks to beautify every space from garden, bedroom, dining hall to patio. Down the ages Ceramics has its roots in pottery in the Indian subcontinent dating back to 2,500 BC during the Harappan civilisation. Daroz shares how India, particularly, has been a wonderland of clay, Once I was taking a workshop with village potters at Bharat Bhawan in Bhopal, almost 30 years back. There, every potter was rigid that they would use clay only from their village! That is the wonder of India wherever you go, you will find different clays in different geographies, all around. He notes the resurgence of ceramics in modern India. Back in the 60s and the 70s, when I used to work in Garhi Studio, there used to be only a handful of notable ceramists like Kalindi Vedan Jena, Devi Prasad, Nirmala Patwardhan, to name some. National-level exhibitions also did not allow fragile artworks to be displayed. Now after four decades, we are seeing a welcome change. Ceramists are getting a platform at exhibitions and are even being bestowed with awards.
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