A fantastic trip with the 'Elephant in the Room'

DURBAR Hall has been transformed into a sanctuary of creativity, hosting the works of 60 artists—30 poets and as many visual artists—spread across five immersive rooms. This exhibition is a fantastic wake-up call, urging each of us to pause and reflect.

- THI AALMA

While we point fingers at others for the destruction of nature and social issues, the true villain exists within ourselves. That's the message drilled in.

Titled 'Presence of Absence in Man: The Elephant in the Room,' the exhibition is a mesmerizing blend of installations, poetry, film, and visual art. Curated by poet and artist Anuradha Nalapat alongside visual artist Anoop Kamath, the title is inspired by the former's evocative poem 'Presence of Absence'.

"This is my first curation," shares Anuradha. "When my dear friend and animal rights activist Rati Devi Panicker approached me, I spent a month reflecting inward. I was tired of using words to raise awareness, so I chose silence this time. The elephant in the room is man himself. People have forgotten the true meaning of love, misusing the word until it's hollow."