Marking its debut in the city, Freedom to Create — an art exhibition that takes up several global issues — has previously been showcased at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, United Kingdom, the Ana Tzarev Gallery in New York, United States of America, The Cairo Opera House in Cairo (Egypt), The Bagh-e-Babur in Kabul (Afghanistan), and the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Harare.
“The artworks represent the angst and aspirations of ordinary people across the globe,” asserts Priti Devi, spokesperson of the exhibition. “They are stories of creativity, courage, hope, reconciliation, unity and a desire for the global community to address the many social injustices that prevent flourishing.”
The show features art installations, sculptures, paintings and photographs that have been sourced from places around the world like Afghanistan, Bosnia, Myanmar, Rwanda, Iran and so on.
The show aims to promote art and build it as a medium to educate, empower and inspire social change in India. “We are keen to encourage and a initiate broader dialogue on the positive use of arts. There is a rich historical heritage in India of arts as a medium of communication across all segments of society. However art needs to go beyond its current sphere of influence,” explains Priti.
The artists who get to feature their works in the show are decided by a panel of judges. Says Priti, “We are also keen to build wider awareness of the Freedom to Create Prize in India, to encourage artists especially from grass-roots communities, to participate and enter the Prize.” This annual award is presented to artists who use their creative talent to inspire others and influence social change.
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