The main objective of this move is to promote the artists of Kerala and ensuring global exposure. (lalithkala.org)
The Kerala Lalithakala Akademi and ‘Rizq Art Initiative’ (RAI) on Monday signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement to pave new platforms for artists to showcase their skills. This is an initiative to boost cultural ties between Kerala and Abu Dhabi.
RAI is an independent cultural institution. It facilitates artistic exchange, developing creative practice and disseminating arts and culture from the Global South.
“Artists from both Kerala and Abu Dhabi have got a chance to show their skills in international venues. This will open a new stage of cultural exchange and diversified interactions,” RAI said in a release.
RAI Creative Director Meena Vari and Lalithakala Akademi Secretary N Balamurali signed the agreement.
“The cultural styles are much related to Arab and Kerala. The main objective is to promote the artists of Kerala and ensuring global exposure,” Shafeena said.
Cheeroth said the move aims to provide artists at all stages of their careers with a supportive ecosystem that nurtures and promotes their creativity.
Shafeena also handed over a ₹2 Lakh RAI fellowship to Kerala artists Mibin Bhaskar and Mohammad Yasir, at the function. She said that there was a lack of data about renowned artists from India and West Asia.
RAI said it has already taken the initiative and showcased 40 artworks from Lalithakala Akademi in Kochi.
“The artwork of Attingal Ramachandran will be showcased at London in June 2025. It sets stages in Abu Dhabi for 10 artists from Kerala to perform their talents and also ensures a new platform in Kerala for Arab artists. RAI will also facilitate global standards of training for four artists from West Asia, at least four months each year at the headquarters of Rizq Art Initiative,” she said.
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