Sat Jan 31 11:17:23 UTC 2026: # South Asian Cinema Celebrated in Thiruvananthapuram Exhibition, “The Seed Sprout Dreams”

The Story:

The “Seed Sprout Dreams” exhibition, organized by Kaddukkas and curated by Anuj Malhotra, Ketan Dua, and Mahesh S, opened at Neighbour Gallery in Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram. The exhibition pays homage to cinema’s grassroots stakeholders across South Asia, exploring informal archives and challenging Western-centric definitions of taste. Inspired by the Sunday Market flea market in Bengaluru, the setting creates an immersive experience, resembling an ancestral home filled with evocative artifacts and sounds.

Key Points:

  • The exhibition was conceived in July 2025 with an open call for South Asian artists.
  • Artists participated in a surrealist game, Exquisite Corpse, to create interconnected exhibits.
  • Erika Tan’s film, “Persistent Visions,” a collage from the British Empire and Commonwealth Museum’s image repository, serves as the exhibition’s starting point.
  • Featured artists include Shradha Devkota, Fahad Naveed, Megan Arranagu Reddy, Layl Ali, and Ishan Gupta, exploring themes of memory, home, folklore, and shared mythology.
  • The exhibition includes multi-disciplinary installations, workshops, and discussions.
  • “The Seed Sprout Dreams” runs until February 7 at Neighbour Gallery.

Key Takeaways:

  • The exhibition highlights the importance of preserving and celebrating diverse cinematic histories, particularly those outside mainstream narratives.
  • The collaborative creative process, using the “Exquisite Corpse” game, fostered a unique and interconnected artistic experience.
  • “The Seed Sprout Dreams” provides a platform for South Asian artists to explore themes of identity, memory, and cultural heritage through the lens of cinema.

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