<p>The Whitefield Art Collective (WAC) returns for its eighth edition on March 27. It will host over 200 installations and exhibitions, in addition to film <br>screenings, puppetry shows, and workshops over a month.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Curated around the theme ‘Future is Now’, the festival explores the profound transformations happening at the intersection of technology, society, and identity.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Curator Sumi Gupta explains that the theme delves into how art can help us understand these shifts. “Artists are exploring how art continues to serve as a space for inclusivity and cultural storytelling in a constantly evolving world,” she says.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Inclusivity and representation are highlights of WAC 2025. The ‘Braided River Project’, a collaboration with UNESCO, is an exhibition about the contributions of Indian women in science. The Chennai Photo Biennale will make its Bengaluru debut with ‘Hey!’, showcasing works by neurodivergent and differently abled artists. </p>.Sober raves a new rage in Bengaluru.<p class="bodytext">An exhibit, ‘Mapping Bengaluru’, will trace the city’s origins through archival maps, while ‘Bengaluru in <br />Focus’ will feature photographs chronicling the city’s rich history, evolving urban landscape and <br />contemporary spirit. </p>.<p class="bodytext">On the opening day, ‘Kala Car’, <br />an abstract artwork by LGBTQIA+ <br />activist and artist Kalki Subramaniam, will be unveiled.</p>.<p class="bodytext">This will be followed by a veena recital by maestro Rajesh Vaidhya and kathak and Bharatanatyam dance performances by students of Srishti Nritya Kala Kuteera.</p>.<p class="bodytext"><span class="italic">WAC 2025, March 27–April 28, <br />10 am to 11 pm, V R Bengaluru, Whitefield. Free entry. Details on @whitefieldartcollective on Instagram </span></p>
<p>The Whitefield Art Collective (WAC) returns for its eighth edition on March 27. It will host over 200 installations and exhibitions, in addition to film <br>screenings, puppetry shows, and workshops over a month.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Curated around the theme ‘Future is Now’, the festival explores the profound transformations happening at the intersection of technology, society, and identity.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Curator Sumi Gupta explains that the theme delves into how art can help us understand these shifts. “Artists are exploring how art continues to serve as a space for inclusivity and cultural storytelling in a constantly evolving world,” she says.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Inclusivity and representation are highlights of WAC 2025. The ‘Braided River Project’, a collaboration with UNESCO, is an exhibition about the contributions of Indian women in science. The Chennai Photo Biennale will make its Bengaluru debut with ‘Hey!’, showcasing works by neurodivergent and differently abled artists. </p>.Sober raves a new rage in Bengaluru.<p class="bodytext">An exhibit, ‘Mapping Bengaluru’, will trace the city’s origins through archival maps, while ‘Bengaluru in <br />Focus’ will feature photographs chronicling the city’s rich history, evolving urban landscape and <br />contemporary spirit. </p>.<p class="bodytext">On the opening day, ‘Kala Car’, <br />an abstract artwork by LGBTQIA+ <br />activist and artist Kalki Subramaniam, will be unveiled.</p>.<p class="bodytext">This will be followed by a veena recital by maestro Rajesh Vaidhya and kathak and Bharatanatyam dance performances by students of Srishti Nritya Kala Kuteera.</p>.<p class="bodytext"><span class="italic">WAC 2025, March 27–April 28, <br />10 am to 11 pm, V R Bengaluru, Whitefield. Free entry. Details on @whitefieldartcollective on Instagram </span></p>