Kasuti, a centuries-old delicate and intricate embroidery art from Karnataka, India, embodies the creativity and storytelling of generations of women. Originating in the 6th century, this craft has been passed down through familial bonds, preserving the rich cultural heritage of North Karnataka.
Foundation Initiative
The Luminous Darkness stretches its boundaries and overlaps the indic imagination and culture. Our ‘collective consciousness’ is full of trees, birds, animals, rivers, forests and mountains. Here, the Natural and the human worlds intermingle giving us a unique cultural identity.
Special Project
How do we remember land? What stories do they carry? Which significance do they have?
Foundation Initiative
The boundless energies and imaginations involved in art-making are truly unfathomable. The roots of communication likely emerged from the forms found in our surroundings thousands of years ago. Imagination thrives where communication seeks to transcend the obvious.
Project by:
V’aarsa
The Archive of Potential (Goan) Futures explores the evolving role of archives beyond mere preservation, positioning them as active spaces for dialogue that shape and interrogate potential futures. Inspired by Jacques Derrida’s Archive Fever, the exhibition examines the tension between safeguarding historical narratives and fostering new discoveries
Special Project
Taking motifs from his filmed images’ repertoire, Ange Leccia’s distinctive work includes the omnipresence of water and images as memories of his Corsican youth, alternating sequences of beauty in the world and violence from history.
In collaboration with CNAP
Supported by the French Institute in India
An outcome of the Royal College of Art x Serendipity Arts Senior Artist Residency 2024
Start from a single point, a compass point if you will. An imaginary direction tugged along magnetic latitudes, longitudes, ley lines, fault lines, and boundary lines. Imagine moving outwards to create a web of connections, possibilities, and imaginary landscapes.
Theatrical performances have long been a vibrant part of Goan life, transcending religious and cultural lines. Whether through the sharp satire of Tiatr or the historical reverence of Aitihasik Natak, Goan theatre reflects the complex interplay between identity, nostalgia, and regional belonging.
Special Project
Commissioned by Serendipity Arts Foundation for Serendipity Arts Festival 2024
Abundance in Scarcity is an immersive project exploring the interplay of scarcity and ingenuity in Ladakh. Nestled in the Himalayan cold desert, Ladakh’s environment has fostered sustainable practices and cultural resilience.
Curated by:
Sandeep Sangaru
An outcome of the Food Matters Grant 2024 by Serendipity Arts Foundation.
This project documents the tpu-wasain, an indigenous rice-cake within the Jaintia community in Meghalaya. Through photography and moving-image, the tpu-wasain’s connection to sisterhood, womanhood, and the land is highlighted within the matrilineal tribal Jaintia community.
Foundation Initiative
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