India's Venice Biennale Pavilion Honors Gandhi's 150th Birth Anniversary
The 58th Venice Biennale runs from May 11 to November 24, 2019, with India's pavilion honoring Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his 150th birthday. Titled "Our Time for a Future Caring," the exhibition showcases the works of seven diverse artists, including Atul Dodiya and Jitish Kallat. Nirupama Kotru from the Ministry of Culture emphasized that the displayed art reflects Gandhi's principles of nonviolence and sustainability. Among the standout works are Nandalal Bose's historical Haripura Panels and Kallat's poignant “Covering Letter,” which features correspondence between Gandhi and Hitler. The event also exhibits contributions from countries such as Taiwan and Brazil.
Key facts
- India's pavilion at the 58th Venice Biennale is titled 'Our Time for a Future Caring'.
- The exhibition celebrates the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
- Seven artists represent India: Nandalal Bose, Atul Dodiya, GR Iranna, Rummana Hussain, Jitish Kallat, Shakuntala Kulkarni, and Ashim Purkayastha.
- Nirupama Kotru, joint secretary of India's Ministry of Culture, explained the exhibition's focus on Gandhi's moral principles.
- Nandalal Bose's Haripura Panels were commissioned by Gandhi for the 1938 Indian National Congress.
- Jitish Kallat's 'Covering Letter' includes a letter Gandhi sent to Adolf Hitler.
- The Venice Biennale runs from May 11 to November 24, 2019.
- Other national pavilions feature artists from Georgia, Taiwan, Mongolia, Iceland, Brazil, UAE, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Poland, Turkey, Pakistan, Spain, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
Entities
Artists
- Nandalal Bose
- Atul Dodiya
- GR Iranna
- Rummana Hussain
- Jitish Kallat
- Shakuntala Kulkarni
- Ashim Purkayastha
- Anna K.E.
- Shu Lea Cheang
- Carsten Nicolai
- E. Jantsankhorol
- Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir
- Bárbara Wagner
- Benjamin de Burca
- Nujoom Alghanem
- Danica Dakić
- Roman Stańczak
- İnci Eviner
- Naiza Khan
- Itziar Okariz
- Sergio Prego
- Kudzanai Violet Hwami
- Neville Starling
- Georgina Maxim
- Cosmas Shiridzinomwa
- Dineo Seshee Bopape
- Mawande Ka Zenzile
- Tracey Rose
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Adolf Hitler
Institutions
- Ministry of Culture of India
- Indian National Congress
- Biennale di Venezia
- Artribune
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Giardini
- Arsenale
- Laguna
- India
- Porbandar
- New Delhi
- Georgia
- Taiwan
- Mongolia
- Iceland
- Brazil
- United Arab Emirates
- Bosnia-Herzegovina
- Poland
- Turkey
- Pakistan
- Spain
- Zimbabwe
- South Africa