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EDITIONS 2023 AND 2024
In its inaugural edition in 2023, sā Ladakh brought together artists from Ladakh, across India, and around the world to engage with the serene, fragile, and vast landscape of Disko Valley. Building on its success, the second edition took place in 2024. sā Ladakh has now evolved into a Biennale, ensuring that this unique convergence of art and nature continues to inspire every two years. The next Biennale will take place in 2026.
EDITION 2023
At the first edition of sā, in August 2023 artists from all over Ladakh, wider India and the world came together to engage with the serene, fragile and vast Ladakhi landscape at Disko Valley. Follow the link below to find out more about the selected artists and their artworks.
Anshu exposes the exploitation of artisans and environmental degradation in the fast fashion industry. Her work, made from recycled sarees, highlights the human and ecological costs of consumerism.
Anayat explores Ladakh's fragile ecology, balancing land and development through "stone balancing." His work reflects the serenity and vulnerability of stones, symbolizing both protection and the threat posed by unchecked development.
Philipp's light waves cover Ladakh's rugged terrain, symbolizing water scarcity in the region. His work reflects the universal dependence on water, contrasting the solid mountain landscape with fluid light.
Anshu exposes the exploitation of artisans and environmental degradation in the fast fashion industry. Her work, made from recycled sarees, highlights the human and ecological costs of consumerism.
EDITION 2024
For sā edition two in 2024, 1 to 10 June, we invited artists through an Open Call to submit their proposals for “The Future of Immersive Land Art / Immersive Land Art and the Future”. The edition witnessed renewed and enhanced selection of site-specific art installations, sculptures and immersive audio-visual performances.
‘Into the Pinke’ is an immersive performance with 50 students from Mahabodhi Residential School, Leh. It explores the intrinsic relationship between land and its inhabitants, blending traditional and contemporary ways of communication. Supported by the German Embassy and Local Futures, it enhances transboundary dialogue on nature and community.
‘Glacier’s Retreat’ focuses on the retreat of glaciers in Ladakh due to climate change. The artwork highlights the noticeable and alarming changes in the landscape, symbolizing the fragility of nature. Made from scrap wood and iron rods, the installation will remain at DiskoValley Bike Park for six months before being collected.
‘How does home feel?’ challenges viewers to rethink their relationship with their homes and nature, exploring indigenous building materials and practices. Through art, science, and sustainability, the installation invites reflection on connectedness with the environment. The space can be used by the bike park and will naturally decompose over time.
‘Into the Pinke’ is an immersive performance with 50 students from Mahabodhi Residential School, Leh. It explores the intrinsic relationship between land and its inhabitants, blending traditional and contemporary ways of communication. Supported by the German Embassy and Local Futures, it enhances transboundary dialogue on nature and community.