Aravani Art Project’s first solo show is about resistance

Aravani Art Project’s first solo show is about resistance

Almost a decade ago, a group of transwomen painted a mural in Bengaluru’s bustling K.R Market, beginning their journey of talking about inclusivity and equality through art. Today, their artworks are displayed in their first solo exhibition in Mumbai, celebrating identity and resistance. The ongoing exhibition, On the Cusp of the Eighth Day, at Mumbai’s […]

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Mumbai’s Gallery XXL puts post-graffiti and urban contemporary art in the spotlight

Mumbai’s Gallery XXL puts post-graffiti and urban contemporary art in the spotlight

Aravani Art Project, Deepa in Colaba I, 2023, Acrylic, cloth and embroidery on canvas, 48 x 24 inches  | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In February this year, the India Art Fair in New Delhi showcased a couple of ‘outsiders’ at Bikaner House. Featuring artworks by phenomenal artists including Anpu Varkey, Aravani Art Project, Guesswho, Fintan […]

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Nava is a play by 9 trans women from Aravani Art Project

Nava is a play by 9 trans women from Aravani Art Project

On Sunday, nine transwomen, part of the Aravani art project, will take the stage at Rangbhoomi Spaces, Gachibowli with a play Nava. First staged in 2019, Nava tells the stories of nine urban transwomen through nine rasas (Navarasa).  The play was the result of a workshop to explore what ‘performance’ means to a community of […]

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