Icons: South Asia
Icons: South Asia
How are works of art affected by the space they are exhibited in, especially when these works are uprooted from their original context? What happens when they transgress their new context of exhibition and archival? A playful, potent set of recent films by renowned experimental filmmaker Amit Dutta, holding a chance for relish and reflection.
1. Blueprint for a Pleasure Machine – 2023 – 9 Minutes
2. Chitrashala – 20 Minutes
3. The Game of Shifting Mirrors – 2020 – 24 Minutes
3. Touch Air – 2023 – 12 Minutes
4. Mother, Who Will Weave Now? – 2020 – 25 Minutes
Amit Dutta is a filmmaker known for his unique exploration of art, history, and culture through cinema. A graduate of the FTII, India, his films blend fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental techniques, often drawing on rich visual and cultural traditions. His works have been showcased at leading international film festivals and museums, earning him numerous awards and retrospectives. Beyond filmmaking, Dutta has authored several books on art history, literature, and the heritage of various regions. His deep engagement with art and aesthetics continues to influence his highly regarded body of work.
