Installations at Kalaghoda 2013

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Surging crowds made it impossible to photograph every installation at Kalagahoda 2013. Each installation was  unique and thought provoking.Its heartening to see so much of Indian talent at one place.




 The horse was made of cardboard carton material. It stood in the centre of the street surrounded by miniature green benches.


Different Strokes By Aasthi Miller and Shovan Shah

Have a sheet -Have a seat By Venkatramana L Yerram Shetty
   Displayed on the Museum lawns, this installation of Venktramana garnered a lot of attention from kids. Suprisingly no one attempted to rest on the bench even though there was a shortage of chairs.
Plastic Rain


Coal Blocks by Prakash Bal Joshi

Yashas J Patel and team
 

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