Festivals of art, culture, film and literature were forced to fundamentally re-imagine themselves during the years of the pandemic. How can festival curators and producers use this pivotal moment to critically rethink not only form and content but the raison d'être of festivals itself? This panel is an attempt at such critical reflection. We ask ourselves: who are festivals made for, how can curatorial vision empower (or disempower) artists, and will festivals remain relevant for a long time to come?
Speakers: Sharaad Kuttan, Nadira Ilana, Hardesh Singh, Daniel Lim
Moderator: Adam Pushkin