Join us for a talk ‘ Culture as a Battlefield: A Pedagogical Approach’ by Manan Shah.

DETAILS:

Date: 29 November 2024 | Friday
Time: 6:30 pm Onwards

‘Culture as a Battlefield: A Pedagogical Approach’ examines the interplay between culture and politics, reflecting on how cultural practices shape and are shaped by public opinion. Rooted in the Indian subcontinent’s history of colonization and socio-political shifts, this session delves into how creative expression serves as both a mirror to societal realities and a force that influences them.

Through the lens of curatorial practices and the visual and performing arts, the session explores the ethical considerations in selecting the presenting art, the nuances of curation, and the responsibility of practitioners in fostering critical cultural engagement.

About Manan Shah:

Manan Shah is a museologist, curator, and writer born in Kasheer (Kashmir). His writings have appeared in prominent platforms such as TAKE on Art, STIRworld, and Inverse Journal. His curatorial work focuses on the knowledge systems of antiquity that inform South Asia’s contemporary cultural and political identity. Shah’s notable projects include Lament Traces (2024), Scripted Selves: Sutures of Signs and Symbols (2024), and Which Sky Do Birds Fly (2023).

Currently based in New Delhi, Shah is the co-founder of Dastāvez Collective and serves as an editorial and programme assistant at TAKE on Art. His research-based photo project, A Home in the Constant Flux, has been exhibited across India, including venues like Arthshila Santiniketan and Bangalore International Center.

Venue:

Arthshila Ahmedabad
2-G, Opposite Ahmedabad Management Association,
Panjrapol, Ambawadi – 380015.