Rajiv Menon... on curating South Asian art
Download MP3Abhay shares a conversation with Los Angeles based art gallerist and curator, Rajiv Menon, to talk about his ongoing work, about art and race and the global South Asian, and even some of the barriers and accelerators he’s encountered along the way.
Rajiv's latest exhibition is titled "Three Steps of Land", as an artistic ode to Onam and Kerala.
(0:00 - 2:46) Introduction
(2:46) Part 1 - Mobilizing art, making art relevant, trusting relationship with visual arts
(19:54) Part 2 - Nostalgia and Whiteness, connecting the dots of his exhibits, misconceptions
(32:23) Part 3 - Unlearning, finding harmony with art in a digital world, Los Angeles and beyond, "how can I get involved"
(44:59) Conclusion
Remember that it's National Suicide Prevention Month in the US - if you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 9-8-8 or go to 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Rajiv's latest exhibition is titled "Three Steps of Land", as an artistic ode to Onam and Kerala.
(0:00 - 2:46) Introduction
(2:46) Part 1 - Mobilizing art, making art relevant, trusting relationship with visual arts
(19:54) Part 2 - Nostalgia and Whiteness, connecting the dots of his exhibits, misconceptions
(32:23) Part 3 - Unlearning, finding harmony with art in a digital world, Los Angeles and beyond, "how can I get involved"
(44:59) Conclusion
Remember that it's National Suicide Prevention Month in the US - if you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 9-8-8 or go to 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
