Exhibition 'Riots: Slow Cancellation of the Future' Explores Aesthetic Politics of Protest at ifa-Galerie Berlin

The exhibition titled 'Riots: Slow Cancellation of the Future' took place at ifa-Galerie in Berlin from January 26 to April 2, 2018, under the curation of Natasha Ginwala and Krisztina Hunya. It examined the theme of riots through an artistic lens, showcasing works by artists such as Dilip Gaonkar, Jitish Kallat, Ala Younis, and Satch Hoyt. A series of lectures featuring Gal Kirn, Niloufar Tajeri, Dariouche Tehrani, and Vaginal Davis complemented the public program. A key focus was the 2018 'Kisan Long March' in Mumbai, where farmers peacefully sought government assistance. The exhibition utilized installations and video collages to explore the 'phenomenology of the multitude,' highlighting the criminalization and aestheticization of riots in the context of increasing right-wing governance and militarized law enforcement.