The Hindu : 'Colours of liberation' begins

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Saturday, Jan 18, 2003

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Southern States - Karnataka-Bangalore

'Colours of liberation' begins

By Our Special Correspondent

BANGALORE JAN. 17. Art by oppressed sections of society was showcased at "Colours of liberation", the five-day festival of dalit arts, inaugurated at Kannada Bhavan here on Thursday. An exhibition of paintings at the Drishya Chitra Gallery at the venue, a seminar on "Challenges before dalit art", and plays, dance, and music are being held as part of the festival.

The Chairman of the Legislative Council, B.L. Shankar, who inaugurated the festival, said: "There are a number of struggles for liberation and freedom, and fighting various forms of oppression. These struggles must continue. This festival is commendable as it marks an effort to create a space for artists and cultural activists to respond and associate with these struggles and people's movements."

Anita Ratnam, danseuse and Director of Samvada, said social change was possible only when dominant cultures were challenged. Visual arts could take a cue from the literary world and respond to this need to subvert and create spaces for changes in the realms of culture.

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