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COLLABORATIONS
LAMO - Ladakh Arts and Media Organisation
Ladakh Arts and Media Organisation (LAMO) has been fostering a vibrant cultural dialogue rooted in Ladakh’s heritage. Together, both teams explore the intersection of land art, community engagement, and environmental consciousness, creating meaningful artistic experiences that connect tradition with contemporary expression from young Ladakhi artists. sā’s partnership with LAMO strengthens our shared vision of preserving Ladakh’s unique cultural landscape while encouraging innovative, sustainable practices in the arts.
The European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC)
sā’s proposal from New Delhi for the second edition of the land art exhibition at 3600m in Leh, Ladakh to EUNIC’s Cluster Funding of 2023 is selected from 47 proposals received from around the globe. In alignment with the call’s thematic focus on cultural relations & climate action, the team aims to create another one-of-a-kind art festival this year with this crucial support. sā Ladakh believes that this union can help artists from Ladakh and beyond to receive recognition for their efforts and artistic spirit, potentially leading to milestone achievements in Edition Two of Asia’s highest land art exhibition in 2024 and the future as well. With the ongoing support from the German Embassy to India, New Delhi and the Austrian Embassy to India, New Delhi, the team is receiving greater support from the entire Europe including artists and cultural forums. Apart from organizing land art exhibitions with artists, small inclusive events and activities like film screenings, volunteering drives to villages and workshops in the festival, help to create a platform for community members, especially next-gen to share conversations and ideas around evolving lifestyles and cultures among diverse communities beyond Ladakh, together with a transboundary dialogue diverse groups and individuals collectively think of improved sustainable practices through art.
German Embassy to India, New Delhi
German Embassy to India New Delhi has been a pioneer supporter of sā’s journey. In Edition One, the embassy supported Philipp Frank - an international light artist who created ‘CHU’. In Edition Two, Neil Ghose Balser and Doyel Joshi’s ‘Into the Pinke’ was supported. German Embassy’s communications team has been a vital partner in empowering the relations in the nascent stages of the initiative.
Embassy of Switzerland in India and Pro Helvetia, Swiss Arts Council
Pro Helvetia and Members of the embassy have always been crucial participants from the EU states. In Edition One they supported an artist and researcher - Małgorzata Stankiewicz and her land artwork ‘Untitled’ - a QR code on recycled paper and also her workshops with school students. In Edition Two they supported a sound scenographer - Ramon De Marco who traversed in the realm of local sounds and performed in LAMO with Mukulita Ganguly.
Austrian Embassy, New Delhi and Austrian Cultural Forum.
The Embassy as well as the Austrian Cultural Forum have been supporting the initiative from the very beginning. In 2024 the Austrian Artist Laurent Ziegler was supported through the Austrian Cultural Forum to create his installation at the Edition two.
Royal Enfield has been supporting sā’s initiatives since Edition One. Being prominent in exploring and supporting the Himalayas with their social mission, Royal Enfield supported most of the artists in Edition One and supported two artworks in Edition Two under the Himalayan Knot Program. The artworks were by Aditi Jain, a textile artist from Chennai India who created a land artwork - ‘Open Weave’ and Omaggio Performance Company - Goa who showcased a performance named ‘Changpa’ at the closing ceremony showing the lives of the rural weaving community.
Local Futures – Ladakh highlights the stories and challenges faced by Ladakh’s local communities, uncovering hidden cultural treasures and offering a glimpse into the diverse lives thriving in the remotest corners of the Himalayas. Since 2023, our collaboration has sought to deepen our understanding of their unique perspectives while contributing meaningfully to preserving their heritage and way of life they have significantly strengthened the transboundary dialogues between local women's cooperatives, charity schools, artists and institutes beyond Ladakh and even India.
Dhoomimal Art Gallery, India's oldest, champions the legacy of modern and contemporary Indian art. Through its rich heritage and curated exhibitions, it nurtures artistic talent and fosters a vibrant dialogue within the evolving art landscape. Dhoomimal Art Gallery supported a senior international artist who is also sā’s co-founder - Raki Nikahetiya’s artwork “For a Fifty Million Years.” in Edition One.
Italian Embassy Cultural Centre
As an EU state, the Italian Embassy’s Cultural Centre supported an artist and photographer - Margherita Mascordini in Edition Two. Moscardini created ‘One, Three, Six People and a Fabric’ - a photo narrative with people of the sā community.
Diskovalley Bike Park, an initiative by Ladakhi bikers Tenzin Jamphel, Urgyan Skaldan, and Tundup Gyatso, offers a 21-acre handcrafted space at 3600m in Leh, using local natural materials and featuring India's highest jumps. This platform unites local communities and individuals from all walks of life, both in India and beyond, through a shared passion for biking and nature. By promoting sustainable development over structural expansion, the park encourages visitors to experience Ladakh authentically, embracing local practices, biking, and community values. The collaboration with Disko Valley Bike Park spotlights the convergence of arts, sports, climate, culture, and community, inspiring young Ladakhis to preserve their heritage while nurturing their connection to the environment.
Team Crashpad is a vital partner of the sā clan who contribute their expertise and operational skills to install monumental sustainable land artworks at the breathtaking altitude of 3600m. Crashpad, a unique campsite, café, and community hub run by adventure sports enthusiasts, is located on 3 acres of farmland in the Aravalis, offering climbing opportunities, workshops, and art and music events. Known for making the outdoors more accessible in the Delhi/NCR region, Crashpad also creates prominent adventure festivals like Suru Fest in Suru Valley, Kargil, and community spaces like schools using natural materials.
The Netherlands and India - a cultural forum between India and the Netherlands supported Angelina Kumarin Edition Two. Angelina is an artist who works with community engagement and sustainability. Kumar created ‘Generational Spores’ with mycelium and stones from Sagardeep Singh’s artwork ‘Echoes of the Corol Brain’ in Edition One.
Known for its expertise in creative storytelling and dynamic content creation, Black Sheep Media House brings a fresh perspective to documenting cultural and artistic endeavours. Their work spans photography, videography, interviews and community support, capturing the essence of both local and global narratives. For sā Ladakh’s Edition Two, Black Sheep Media House has played a crucial role in documenting the monumental regenerative land artworks and also interviewing artists.
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Gallery Espace is a leading platform for contemporary art based in New Delhi, fostering bold and diverse artistic voices. With visionary curation, it transcends boundaries, encouraging meaningful dialogue and shaping the narrative of modern art.
Gallery Espace supported Manisha Gera Baswani’s artwork ‘Sangam’ and also a craft workshop with students from Govt. High School, Skalzamgling.
Dolkhar is a sustainably built boutique stay founded by Rigzin Wangmo Lachic, curated for the love for Ladakh - Its land, humans and culture offering warmth to the planet and the mindful travelers in Ladakh. Dolkhar is a sustainable hospitality partner of the initiative and recommended a stay for all visitors visiting the event and Leh. Dolkhar has consciously created seven villas by researching and including ecologically friendly local practices and community members. Structures at Dolkhar are made out of locally sourced materials using local techniques of construction and by local artisans. The whole developmental process aims to create a zero-waste and zero-plastic ecosystem for exploring and realizing Ladakh with comfort and in its truest form.
The art of traditional weaving and modern techniques are brought together in the sustainable high-end lifestyle brand of Lehvallée. Founded by Sonam and Kunzes, two Ladakhi sisters, Lehvallée has a mission to empower women and support the local community while making beautiful, timeless, functional textiles for the world of today and tomorrow.In Edition Two Lehvalle did an artisanal community collaboration supporting Aditi Jain for ‘Open Weave’ - A textile land art under the Himalayan Knot Residency Program.
Gulmeher is a women’s collective in Ghazipur, India, that empowers waste-pickers by transforming their livelihoods through upcycling waste into handcrafted products. The collective focuses on sustainability, skill development, and social impact, providing these women with opportunities to create art while also addressing environmental challenges, such as reducing waste. Women from Gulmeher crafted tote bags for sā’s Edition Two - contributing to a greener future and a better quality of life for marginalized communities.
Anavrin is an art commune based in Delhi that has been welcoming budding and experienced artists from all disciplines to showcase their art and also get along with the greater community of artists and other professionals in the community. Anavrin has been hospitalising artists from Ladakh and beyond since the foundational years of sā Ladakh and has also served as a place for ideating art and team gatherings.
Basic Shit (BASIC Sanitation Hygiene Innovative Technologies)
Basic Shit is a collective focused on creating accessible, eco-friendly toilet units by recycling waste. With plastic taking centuries to decompose, Basic Shit’s initiative aims to repurpose this waste into sustainable solutions, directly tackling environmental pollution and advocating for more responsible waste management.Basic Shit collaborated with sā in Edition Two and supported each artist and team to improve the lifecycles of each artwork and also evaluate environmental impact with community engagement.
The Child Trust - Samgra Shiksha Kendra