Art and Activism - Lessons from Nature
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the intersection of art and activism through the lens of nature in this thought-provoking TEDx talk by conceptual artist Vibha Galhotra. Discover how visual art can be a powerful tool for raising awareness about urgent environmental issues and driving social change. Galhotra shares her journey of developing a deep connection with nature and using her diverse artistic practice to challenge the commodification and pollution of natural resources. Delve into immersive experiences from her various projects, including interventions focused on the Yamuna river. Gain insights into how art can address the shifting topography of a world transformed by climate change, consumerism, capitalism, and globalization. Learn about Galhotra's multimedia approach, encompassing sculptures, installations, photographs, videos, site-specific work, and public art interventions, as she investigates the social, economic, and political implications of human activity on the environment.
Syllabus
Art and Activism: Lessons from Nature | Vibha Galhotra | TEDxMirandaHouse
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TEDx
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