Jitish Kallat's Paris Exhibition Explores Moon Treaty and Cosmic Ambitions

Jitish Kallat presents 'Point of Incidence' in Paris, a fresh collection of works that delves into humanity's connection with the universe and its endeavors to influence it. The exhibition is organized around an axis connecting Earth and the Moon, featuring two key pieces: 'Albedo (Point of Incidence)' and 'Lunar Redux', along with other related works. Instead of depicting Earth or the Moon directly, the exhibition navigates from planetary substance to cosmic contemplation, highlighting the intersections of human thought, law, and creativity. It opens with 'Moon Treaty', a sculpture inspired by the unratified 1979 United Nations Moon Treaty, which designated the Moon as the 'common heritage of mankind' and proposed shared governance. The treaty's sparse adoption underscores the growing divide between global ideals and political realities. Kallat's exhibition will remain at the gallery until an unspecified date.