Based on the theme of environment, the fiesta will be presenting a collage of interactive programs by contemporary Nepali and French artists, along with European scientists, for the coming three days at the Patan Durbar Square and Patan Museum.[break]
The organizers, Alliance Francaise, mention that the festival is aimed at creating awareness about the environment. It is being coorganized by CulturesFrance of the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs agency and the French Embassy in Nepal.
“Using different art elements, we’re initiating change rather than waiting for politicians to act,” says Sujan Chitarakar, who will be showcasing his rickshaw project along with artists Sanjana Joshi and Om Khatri. The show will include three rickshaws which will be traveling around the city before the event and interacting with the public.
Besides art installations, the event also includes roundtable discussions, photography exhibitions, documentary screening, and musical performances by the French bands Tryo and Lo’Jo Trio, Rock Sitar and the Nepali folk ensemble Kutumba. Accompanying the event is the album release of “Recycled Music,” a music album designed especially for the event.
“The Recycled Buddha” by Knapp will also be an act to look out for. He says that the piece that will be displayed at Kathmandu Contemporary Arts Center has been created to use the philosophy of Budddhism as the point of departure. The five-meter Buddha sculpture has been covered with recycled plastic bags on the surface.
“The sculpture will appear differently in the day and take on a new avatar during the night,” shares the artist.
The festival begins at 11 am today and is free. The event will remain open till October 31 at Patan Museum and from November 3 to 10 at the Kathmandu Contemporary Arts Center in Jhamsikhel, Patan.
PATAN DURBAR SQUARE
Art Project (Installation and Performance) by students of Kathmandu University, KU art and Tribhuwan University, Lalitkala Campus
Soni Shakya “Change” October 29 -31
Uday Karmacharya October 29 -31
Hitman Gurung
“How long can I hold my breath?” October 30 -31
Manish Harijan “The Day after Today” October 30 -31
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