Cosmic Garden
An Homage to India's Collective Heritage
- A Dialogue Between Past and Present: The exhibition fosters a dialogue between past and present, bridging the gap between traditional and contemporary art practices
- Fusion of Art and Craft: The exhibition highlights the fusion of art and craft, blurring the lines between the two disciplines and creating visually stunning works
- Empowering Women Artisans: Showcase the work of talented women artisans who are revitalizing traditional crafts and challenging gender norms
- Exhibition: 60th Venice Biennale, Salone Verde, Santa Croce 2258, Venice, 20 Apr 2024 — 24 Nov 2024
This exhibition and accompanying book show how contemporary artists are reinventing craft techniques, exploring identity and cultural history.
Embroidery, a skill passed down through generations, is central to this exploration. Traditionally practiced by women, it’s now embraced by both genders. The exhibition highlights the work of Madhvi and Manu Parekh, who draw inspiration from India’s rich spiritual and artistic traditions. Their works, ranging from paintings to sculptures, reflect the interplay between the real and the imaginary.
The Chanakya School of Craft works with these artists to reinterpret their work through embroidery. This fusion of art and craft challenges traditional boundaries and creates a dialogue between past and present.
- Publisher
- Five Continents Editions
- ISBN
- 9791254600979
- Publish date
- 17th Jul 2025
- Binding
- Paperback / softback
- Territory
- USA & Canada
- Size
- 6.69 in x 9.45 in
- Pages
- 208 Pages
- Illustrations
- 60 color
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