Art
Sabarmati International Contemporary Arts Festival (SICAFA)
presented by Ahmedabad University in association with Neekoee Foundation.
- SICAFA

Themed 'Art Leads,' SICAFA unfolds from March 11 to 18, 2025, showcasing an extraordinary convergence of creativity and innovation. This inaugural edition boasts an impressive lineup of ten performances, harmoniously blending contemporary and traditional art forms.

- 11 to 18 March 2025
Events

Performances

Manek Baba: A Puppetry Narrative
Patrick Sims's USA/India March 16, 17
Anirudh Verma Collective
Indian Fusion Music Indian March 18
Carmen Funebre
Teatr Biuro Podrozy Poland March 16
Hayavadana
Girish Karnad Indian March 18
Jeevit ya Mrit
Rabindranath Tagore Indian March 13
Kandakarnan Theyyam
Ritual Theatre Indian March 15
Manganiyar Seduction
Roysten Abel Indian March 11
Middle Class Dream of a Summer's Night
Amitosh Nagpal Indian March 13
Oh Womaniya
Saumya Joshi Indian March 17
Purulia Chhau
Folk Dance India March 12
Art Leads
Art Leads
Art Leads

CANVAS OF EXPRESSIONS

Curatorial Theme of SICAFA 2025

ART LEADS

Throughout history, art has served as a powerful catalyst for transformation, challenging societal norms and shaping cultural development. Ahmedabad University presents The Sabarmati International Contemporary Arts Festival (SICAFA) and invites you to contemplate the dynamic role of art in reflecting, shaping, and propelling human progress. In an era marked by rapid technological, cultural shifts, the concept of SICAFA'S curatorial theme 2025, ART LEADS, underscores the profound impact of creative expression on forging new pathways - emotionally, intellectually, and philosophically. This festival explores how artists, through their diverse mediums and voices, guide us toward new understandings, offering questioning perspectives that inspire action. From traditional to contemporary forms, art has historically served as a beacon for transformation and envisioning future possibilities. Whether through the poignant brushstrokes of a painter, the staged debates of theatrical performances, the bold statements of street art, or the immersive realms of virtual experiences, art pushes boundaries and expands our perceptions. Art Leads aims to present a rich tapestry of artistic expressions. Each work showcased in SICAFA serves as both a response to its time and a positive catalyst for the future.

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