Arth Art International (India) and Angono Ateliers Association, Philippines, recognize the profound impact of art in fostering cultural exchange and promoting tourism. Strengthening the artist community and providing platforms for growth, especially during challenging times, are central objectives of this collaboration. The culture & art exchange program aims to bolster the cultural and socio-economic bonds between the Philippines and India.
In the inaugural chapter of our exchange saga, Manila unfurled its vibrant tapestry in February 2023, at the esteemed World Trade Centre where the exhibition took place. Indian delegates embarked on this art odyssey across the seas and immersed themselves in a week-long voyage of cultural discovery in the Philippines. In the exchange program, the remarkable hospitality of the Philippine hosts succeeded in establishing a kinship that transcended borders and languages, weaving bonds of friendship.
As we turn the page to our next chapter, the spotlight shifts to New Delhi, and India opens its gates to welcome the Philippines artist. Here, against the backdrop of India’s rich cultural tapestry, the stage is set for the grand spectacle of our international art exhibition.
Thirteen esteemed delegates from the Philippines stand poised at the threshold of this cultural odyssey, ready to immerse themselves in the kaleidoscope of Indian artistry and tradition. For a week, they will traverse the landscapes of history, religion, and innovation, and acquaint themselves with the rich cultural and art heritage of India in the true spirit of exchange. They will participate in the symphony of Indian culture, in the true spirit of shared humanity.
“Art Diversity – 24” in India: The second Leg of Indo-Philippines exchange programme
“Art Diversity” stands as an International Art Exhibition, symbolizing a renaissance of fresh perspectives in the wake of the pandemic, offering a profound redefinition of existence. Through this artistic showcase, our creators unveil their unique interpretations of the world, inviting us to contemplate our place within it. Amidst the turbulence and ambiguity of our times, art emerges as a beacon of solace, anchoring our identity and reaffirming our collective presence.
Not only the above this International Art Exhibition and Exchange programme serves as a sanctuary for contemplation in this fast-paced world. It encapsulates a spirit of creative rejuvenation; for creativity inherently embraces fresh viewpoints, untethered by the constraints of the past, guiding us towards a better future. “Art Diversity 2024” epitomizes the expansion of horizons, revitalization, renewal, and the unceasing cycle of growth and creation.
The guiding principle behind this art exhibition is to provide a platform for the vibrant expression and interaction of diverse cultures and to weave together the artistic tapestries of India and the Philippines. Its overarching goal is to ignite profound cultural exchanges through the medium of art, a manifestation of our intertwined histories. It stands as a momentous occasion to embrace, appreciate, and celebrate art as a means of enriching our understanding of essential and universal creative aspects of humanity for an envisioning of a brighter tomorrow.
The exchange programme will consist of tours to important cultural and historic sites, art and craft museums of India and cultural programmes. The programme will also have art talks for a stimulating exchange of ideas between the artists, and an art camp where the Indian and Philippine artists will create artworks which will be exhibited.
Art Diversity-2024 (The Second Leg of the Culture & Art Exchange Program Between India & the Philippines)
Hosting Party: Arth Art International and other stakeholders
Project Date:
- Culture & Art Exchange Program: April 19, 2024, to April 26, 2024
- International Art Exhibition: April 20, 2024, to April 26, 2024
- Venue for the Exhibition: The Stainless Gallery, New Delhi, India