David Hall in collaboration with the Dutch Embassy presents “The Wanted Land” a video installation by artist Renee Ridgeway. This is something art-lovers wouldn’t want to miss. David Hall has been hosting the best events, and this one would also be a class apart.

The event comprises of video installations that refer to the Hortus Malabaricus, its compiler Hendrik van Drakenstein and its contemporary usage. It also deals with the history and present day traces of Dutch colonization in Fort Cochin. Fort Kochi has been a bowl of cultures. Having hosted people from far-off lands, this place in the city of Ernakulam is the homeland to many people. From Jews to Anglo-Indians and more, we see an array of cultures here.
The event will be held on February 15th to the 22nd, 2012, at David Hall, Fort Cochin.
February 18th, 2012 : from 5p.m. to 8 p.m. Opening of the exhibition, public discussion and launch of the online community platform.

Mrs. Mariella van Miltenburg, Head of the Department of Political Affairs and Public Diplomacy of the Netherlands Embassy in New Delhi, will officially open the exhibition. Make sure that you take part be part of this event.Close