Unbox Citywide

RISING addresses the role of creative professionals in creating coherent voices of protest and reform, in response to pertinent social, ecological and political issues. Apathy to issues and events that impact our lives in big/small, direct/indirect ways, can often be attributed to lack of information access and clear, compelling communication. Creative professionals, as creators of media and interfaces, are in a unique position to inspire reaction and facilitate constructive dialogue around pertinent issues. RISING is a call to the creative community for action.

A street is an organic system, always living, breathing and open to change from any direction. Every little change adds to the spectacle of street chaos. This walk, as part of the festival activities, focuses on developing an eye for cultural change. Is it possible to spot nuggets of change, within the riot of colours and textures this city has to offer?

Organised by Futurebrands, the walk will focus on capturing the glory of Indian street through a perspective of change and dynamism. Analyzing anything that’s new, interesting, out of place, and colliding with exiting or native culture of the street will be the focus. The main idea will be to not just to capture what’s interesting but also strike a conversation with people who are either carriers or facilitators of the new and modern elements of the city. During the walk, participants will collect visual and oral nuggets about the juxtaposition of old & new. This will culminate into a workshop facilitated by Futurebrands itself, where the sharing and identifying of patterns of change will be encouraged.

India is changing.

For years now, we’ve all been hearing about a new India; an India fertile with possibilities, pregnant with opportunities, bursting with enthusiasm. It leaves one to wonder where this “New India” leaves the ‘Bharat’ we come from? How is the lesser known India reacting to these changes and what is happening there? To answer these questions, Futurebrands ventured out across India; dividing themselves in teams, accompanied only by an eagerness to learn and an insatiable curiosity. They travelled to towns, to lesser known cities, travelling by road, and experiencing local transport systems.

Watching the cities through the eyes of her people makes one realize there’s a lot more to Bharat than we often consider. The exhibit, as part of the Unbox Festival, will feature the discoveries, learning, surprises and memories through an assortment of visual media that will enable the viewer to traverse the journey through their own senses (and sensibilities).

The UnBox Festival brings the spirit of cross-disciplinary cultural experimentation to the realm of design through a public walk within Hauz Khas Village, that will showcase the “city at work” to an audience of young and old. This Sunday experience will particularly explore the creative community of Hauz Khas Village.

Open Studio is a chance for studios, galleries, stores and restaurants to open their doors to conversations with people who are inquisitive about art, design and creative practices.

For more information, contact Ayesha Sood (Jamun Studio) at ayesha@jamun.net

Some of the places that might be participating in the OpenVillage are :
Ishaan Khosla Design
Design Route
FattaBox
Jamun Design
Yoda Kin
Kunzum Cafe
People Tree
DPlay
Dev Kabir Design
... and more coming soon. 

Based on the idea that anything can be connected to each other, the 6° Project is an exhibition of photographs on the same theme by the BlowUp Fellows. Each fellow has to develop a new body of work, but also integrate collaborative processes along the way. The lead up to the exhibition is on an online space which will track and follow the progress of the fellows: http://unboxfellowships.com/2012/category/blowup/

The Light Surgeons are a multi-media production company based in London. Pioneers of live cinema performances, they have worked with motion graphics, print, installations and film amongst other mediums. Their latest project, Super Everything* is a new cross disciplinary performing arts project, commissioned by the British Councilin collaboration with Malaysian artists.

Filmed on location across Peninsular Malaysia, this project sets out to explore the relationship between identity, ritual and place. Super Everything* weaves different documentary narratives to create a poetic audio-visual tapestry, that together form a kaleidoscopic portrait of the diverse cultural landscape of Malaysia.

This event is open to UnBox registered participants, invited guest and pre-registered guests.

For Registration: http://www.facebook.com/events/156955754417311/

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Antariksha Sanchar is a journey through the origins of flight, and the evolution of aircrafts in mythology, science and imagination. The production brings together pioneering studios from dance, art, music and architecture to create a hybrid experience. Led by Bharatanatyam exponent Guru Jayalakshmi Eshwar from Kalakshetra, the dance choreography assimilates new media and the unusual context of this piece to present a neoclassical production that offers a glimpse into the future of performing arts in India.

The dance choreography brings Bharatanatyam together with diverse styles of body movement including Chhau, Kallari and fashion choreography.

Collaborating artistes: Guru Jayalakshmi Eshwar, Sattyananda, BLOT, 11.11 (By Cell Desgn), Anagram Architects.

This event is open to UnBox registered participants, invited guest and pre-registered guests.

For Registration: http://www.facebook.com/events/321664464539390/

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