Exhibition
Travelling Plants

Exhibition | Works of Indian and international artists

Sun, 10.11.2024 -
Mon, 18.11.2024
Rupa Rahul Bajaj Centre for Environment & Arts (RRBCEA)

Exhibition Opening
Sunday, 10th November 2024
5 PM onwards
Rupa Rahul Bajaj Centre for Environment & Art, Empress Garden, Pune

Can plants travel? And how? The grown plant is rooted in the soil and therefore cannot travel, the seeds however can. And there are numerous ways for the seeds to travel - by wind, water, animals and by humans.

This exhibition explores how plants travelled due to human intervention, for aesthetic, political and economic reasons. In tracing some remarkable journeys of travelling plants in this exhibition, the exhibition uncovers a tapestry of interconnected histories that highlight the enduring bond between nature and humanity. Plants have not only shaped our environments but have also enriched our lives, reminding us of the ongoing exchange between the natural world and human innovation. Reflecting on their legacy, the exhibition encourages one to appreciate the delicate balance of ecosystems and the impact of our global interactions, inviting one to be thoughtful stewards of the living world we share.

The exhibition is the culmination of a transdisciplinary, multiphase project led by Goethe-Institut Chennai in collaboration with Alliance Française of Madras, and Institut Français de Pondichéry (IFP). Beginning with a residency centered around the Herbarium at IFP in March 2024, ‘Travelling Plants’ brings together works of Indian and international artists selected for their creative practices intersecting with the natural world.

Curated by Lina Vincent, the exhibition showcases artistic observations, learnings and investigations into varied sociocultural, political, ecological and environmental concerns, offering unique perspectives at the intersection of science, nature and art. The artists include Karolina Grzywnowicz (Germany), Wendy Therméa (Reunion Island, France), Waylon D’souza (India), and Rashmimala (India).

In Pune, the exhibition will be presented at and in collaboration with the Rupa Rahul Bajaj Centre for Environment & Art (RRBCEA) Pune.

The activation program is curated by Abhijit Patil, the curator of our local project Seed Stories.

The overlaps, intersections and synergies between Travelling Plants and Seed Stories will be carefully explored throughout the exhibition.

Open to all