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Instituting Space: In Conversation with Suresh Jayaram from 1Shanthiroad

Anisha Baid Apr 03, 2023

1Shanthiroad recently celebrated its twentieth anniversary, having undergone diverse modes of operation and as a vibrant residency space for young Indian as well as international artists in the last two decades.

Re-Mapping Photographic Histories: In Conversation with Christine Barthe and Annabelle Lacour

Arundhati Chauhan Jun 16, 2023

The exhibition attempts to present an expansive survey that aims to understand the many diverse ways photography developed as a medium, a vocation and a way of imaging the world.

Infrastructure as Form: In Conversation with Brett Rogers and Sarah Turner

Arushi Vats Nov 26, 2021

In this episode of ASAP Cast, we continue our discussion with Brett Rogers and Sarah Turner about the ongoing conference Concerning Photography.

Concerning Photography: In Conversation with Brett Rogers and Sarah Turner

Arushi Vats Nov 25, 2021

In this episode of ASAP Cast, Arushi Vats speaks to Brett Rogers and Sarah Turner as they discuss how they conceptualised the structure of the conference titled Concerning Photography.

An Ecological Worldview: Tanzim Wahab on Curation and Education in a Post-Pandemic Era

Jyostna Nambiar Aug 16, 2021

In the fourth episode of ASAP | Cast, we speak to Tanzim Wahab, writer and curator, as he considers the importance of dismantling the power structures between artists and curators in order to create a more inviting art space.

Pedagogy and Practice: Vidya Shivadas on Extending Dialogues Surrounding Contemporary Art

Jyotsna Nambiar Sep 18, 2021

FICA was set up to think through questions of knowledge production and what it means to do research. Their focus is on art education and patronage, constantly trying to expand the boundaries of each.

Internet as Site: Smriti Rajgarhia on Creative Placemaking

Jyotsna Nambiar Sep 11, 2021

"When we said site, in our heads, we always meant a physical site... The pandemic made us realise we were ignoring the biggest site that was in front of us," says Smriti Rajgarhia.

Language is Migrant: Natasha Ginwala on Hybrid Conditions of Belonging

Jyotsna Nambiar Sep 05, 2021

Like most island nations, Sri Lanka invites both isolation and exchange. This makes it an interesting site for Colomboscope, an interdisciplinary arts festival that is centred in the nation’s capital.

Archiving as Practice: Sneha Ragavan on the Evolving Role of Archives

Jyotsna Nambiar Aug 29, 2021

“Archives are no longer simple repositories of data, waiting for the right researcher to make meaning from the material,” says Sneha Ragavan, Senior Researcher and Projects Lead at Asia Art Archive in India.

Fast Forward’s Networks of Solidarity: Anna Fox and Maria Kapajeva on Women in Photography

Jyotsna Nambiar Aug 08, 2021

In the third episode of ASAP|Cast, we speak with Anna Fox and Maria Kapajeva from Fast Forward: Women in Photography.

Liminality and Plurality: Sheelasha Rajbhandari and Sharareh Bajracharya on KT2077

Jyotsna Nambiar Aug 01, 2021

In this episode, we speak with Sheelasha Rajbhandari, one of the curators, and Sharareh Bajracharya, the director of this year's edition.

ASAP Cast: Our New Podcast is Live

Jyotsna Nambiar Jul 21, 2021

We are thrilled to present ASAP Cast, a new initiative drawing attention to practitioners, curators, writers and institutions that have shaped South Asia's cultural diversity.

Art Beyond Borders: Sangeeta Thapa on Contemporary Art from Nepal

Jyotsna Nambiar Jul 21, 2021

Joining us for the first episode of ASAP Cast is Sangeeta Thapa, the founder chairperson of the Kathmandu Triennale and the director of the Kathmandu Contemporary Arts Centre.

A Museum-in-Making: Sandev Handy on Curating Diverse Art Histories in Sri Lanka

Ketaki Varma Dec 18, 2021

In this episode, Sandev Handy speaks to Ketaki Varma about the making of the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka and the process of curating art histories that are complicated and diverse.

Reimagining the Curatorial: Sabih Ahmed on Collaborative Cultural Infrastructures

Ketaki Varma Nov 19, 2021

Curator Sabih Ahmed’s engagement with curatorial practice emerged during his time as a researcher with the Asia Art Archive in India.

Cultural (Re)Treats: Vivan Sundaram on Artistic Authorship and the Sher-Gil Sundaram Arts Foundation

Ketaki Varma Nov 01, 2021

A retreat, says artist Vivan Sundaram as he reflects on the prolific Kasauli Art Centre (1976–91), carries within it multiple meanings.

Collective Art-Making: Vivan Sundaram on the Kasauli Art Centre

Ketaki Varma Oct 30, 2021

Set up by artist Vivan Sundaram in a small hill-station called Kasauli in 1976, the Kasauli Art Centre was a cultural and intellectual hub for cross-disciplinary creative practice and collective artistic production.

The Museum as Laboratory: Joyoti Roy on the Power of Museums

Ketaki Varma Oct 16, 2021

In this episode, Joyoti Roy discusses how her background in the sciences shaped her work in the arts, the origin of her love for museums and ongoing projects at the CSMVS.

Activist Cinema and Print: In Conversation with Kasturi Basu of the People’s Film Collective

Najrin Islam Jun 16, 2022

In this conversation, Kasturi Basu talks about the curatorial decisions illuminating the many challenges faced by activist cinema, including the drive to work against institutional omissions and showcase work that is critical of the state.

The Asia Society India Centre: In Conversation with Inakshi Sobti

Najrin Islam May 16, 2022

Najrin Islam speaks to Inakshi Sobti, the Chief Executive Officer of Asia Society India Centre, about the annual marquee convening of the Asia Society namely the Asia Arts Game Changer Awards 2022.

Against the Grain: In Conversation with Bharati Kapadia, Anuj Daga and Chandita Mukherjee

Najrin Islam Jan 08, 2022

In this episode of ASAP Cast, we continue our discussion with Bharati Kapadia, Anuj Daga and Chandita Mukherjee―the curators of the second edition of the Video Art by Indian Contemporary Artists (VAICA) Festival, Fields of Vision.

Re-Mapping the Familiar: In Conversation with Bharati Kapadia, Anuj Daga and Chandita Mukherjee

Najrin Islam Jan 07, 2022

A public platform that brings together video practitioners of Indian origin, the Video Art by Indian Contemporary Artists (VAICA) Festival’s second cycle ran online from 20 November to 18 December 2021, on the principle of free access.