City Events | Exhibition: Expressions of the (un)tamed
Beneathatree, Koramangala [Google Maps Link]
Nov 14 (Children’s Day) to Dec 1 (World AIDS Day) 2024
An exhibition titled ‘Expressions of the (un)tamed’ is being organised from Nov 14 to Dec 1, 2024 by the India Foundation for the Arts in partnership with Enfold and Beneathatree. The exhibition draws on material from the NLSIU-QAMRA archival project, and can be viewed at Beneathatree, Koramangala.
About the event
‘Expressions of the (un)tamed’ is a reflection on sexual and reproductive care and health through language that surrounds us. It reflects on the material that gets produced as public health messaging, and day to day conversations and lived experiences, these subtle ways in which they make and unmake our identities with our bodies. It aims to encourage critical conversations on the right to safety and dignity, and individual freedom for everyone.
This is an outcome of the Foundation Projects implemented by India Foundation for the Arts in collaboration with QAMRA Archival Project, NLSIU, Bengaluru, under the Archives and Museums Programme at IFA. The exhibition is facilitated by the Project Coordinator Komal Jain.
The exhibition began with a workshop on November 14m 2024, titled ‘Express and Create’ which involved sharing pains, joys, and healing journeys of our relationship with our bodies to create a personal sexuality guide for self.
Exhibits
The exhibition showcases nine exhibits and several must attend events that are free of cost and open to everyone above the age of 15. Here are some events by Enfold to look out for:
Impact of Criminalisation of Adolescent Consensual Sexuality: Protection vs Autonomy
By Shruthi Ramakrishnan, Associate Director-Research, Enfold
Nov 28, 24 | 2:30 – 4 PM
About the exhibition: The presentation explores the impact of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, on adolescents in consensual relationships, examining judicial trends, international norms, and responses of the higher judiciary.
Talk on Navigating the Diversity of Puberty
By Dr. Sangeeta Saksena, Co-founder, Enfold
Dec 1, 2024 | 4 – 5:30 PM
About the exhibition: A talk on navigating the physical, sexual, and emotional aspects of development of the human body and mind. The talk explores the fallacy of gendering hormones, chromosomes and puberty and opens a window to the holistic process that puberty represents.
For more details on the exhibit and programme registration, click here.
Here is the exhibition brochure.