GIVE PEACE ANOTHER CHANCE is an artistic tribute to MahatmaGandhicritically engages with the figure and philosophies, reflecting on his enduring impact and the contemporary relevance of his ideals. Gandhi acts as a focal point for different artistic interpretations, delving into broader issues of India’s history and nationhood, as well as more conceptual investigations into notions of freedom, nonviolence, action, and agency. The exhibition forms part of India’s celebration of 154 years of Gandhi and showcases work by artist Adarsh Baji.
This body of work continues artist earlier engagement with the image of Gandhi and his concepts of peace. Mahatma Gandhi as a person, his views, and his engagement with the public have been an intriguing phenomenon for the artist. For Baji, it all started ten years ago, the idea was to create something rooted in history and relevant to India