Day 1 of the much anticipated Kala Ghoda Art Fair had me making my way to Rampart Row - the street where the festival is held each year. A few topics that were highlighted by multiple installations were - gender equality, prevention of child abuse, fighting corruption and social responsibility.
One of my favourite aspects about this festival is the opportunity that it provides the "commoners" to interact with the art installations. Unlike the stuffy and formal settings that are observed when art is on display in galleries - this place is fun. Of course, you do see the occasional idiots who want to stand on the art work and use it as a prop in their photographs; but by and large, people respect the work and are careful when posing with it.
On the right you see an installation that says - "Money is the root of all evil" and shows a seat (of power) corrupted by money.
Each year the Kala Ghoda (black horse) is represented in various ways and holds pride of place at the festival. The sculpture this year was made from motor cycle spare parts, and was a great example of creativity. Notice the mobike chain being used as the horse's mane.
I spent a wonderful few hours browsing through the exhibits and came away thinking that I really should engage in more right-brained activities ... However, only time will tell whether I keep to that!
One of my favourite aspects about this festival is the opportunity that it provides the "commoners" to interact with the art installations. Unlike the stuffy and formal settings that are observed when art is on display in galleries - this place is fun. Of course, you do see the occasional idiots who want to stand on the art work and use it as a prop in their photographs; but by and large, people respect the work and are careful when posing with it. On the right you see an installation that says - "Money is the root of all evil" and shows a seat (of power) corrupted by money.
Each year the Kala Ghoda (black horse) is represented in various ways and holds pride of place at the festival. The sculpture this year was made from motor cycle spare parts, and was a great example of creativity. Notice the mobike chain being used as the horse's mane.
I spent a wonderful few hours browsing through the exhibits and came away thinking that I really should engage in more right-brained activities ... However, only time will tell whether I keep to that!
