This exhibit did not represent a true picture of India. It was a one-sided representation showing more of the alternate culture. I would like to see a more balanced view also showing the progressive side of India and all the progress that has been made in recent decades. I would have like to have more of the diverse geography (mountains, ocean etc) as well as more representation of the Indian middle-class as well. I appreciate the efforts, but I left the exhibit feeling that my country was not well and truly represented. Thanks.
#55 - Ronita Banerjee - 01/18/2009 - 13:02
This was a great photographic and videographic exhibit of modern and contemporary artists from India and their everyday and not-so everday lives. Great idea!!!
#54 - amy - 01/16/2009 - 16:43
Fabulous show . revealing much of what is unique about India, but at the same time speaking to universal issues important to all of us who live in today's world. Truly art that can change and clarify one's view of the world today. I was so pleased to see a contemporary show of this caliber here at the MIA, just down the hall from the objects in the MIA's collection of sculpture and painting from India. Seeing the contemporary and ancient/historical work together was a wondrfully satisfying experience.
#53 - gg - 01/14/2009 - 21:20
I am excited to see tht the artists of india are making challenging and conceptual art work which is on par with the art coming from the west thank you for presenting these talented artists work
#52 - Jim - 01/10/2009 - 10:29
a wonderful exhibit of contemporary art I hope there will be more exhibits like thhis to come in the future
#51 - Lauren - 01/08/2009 - 16:30
Engaging and engrossing. Brilliantly curated. Thank you for providing this encounter with Indian artists of impressive talent and riveting perspective.
#50 - Phil Steger - 01/03/2009 - 13:12
I do not believe that this is a good representation of real India. Some of the photographs were very good, while some didnot make any sense and were downright insulting. All in all, it wasnt impressive.
#49 - Visitor - 01/01/2009 - 11:55
I thought it was very interesting. And I thought that the exhibits really expressed people's feelings.
#48 - nicko - 12/31/2008 - 13:23
I enjoyed aspects of this exibit, though was a bit disapointed as well. I was shown aspects of India that I haven't see before, though also felt like there was much lacking. For instance, where is the color, the children, the music, the dance...these asthetic aspects were missing. Props to the MIA for bringing India to Minnesota though! I'd like to see more in the future
#47 - Sarah PG - 12/28/2008 - 17:17
"India is a muddle," E.M. Forster complained, and it still is/will be to outsiders. But this exhibit helps to show artists trying to work through the muddle--which is really the muddle of life, specific to India in this case but by no means peculiar to it. (Forster, of all people, should have known that!) That said, I do wish that some pieces had visual referents to past and present images that were being quoted/cited/parodied by the artists.
#46 - Don Larsson - 12/26/2008 - 16:38
Really MIA? REALLY?!!
#45 - Richard Cranium - 12/23/2008 - 17:11
The beautiful images, magnificent videography and overall display of the show are phenomenal in every way. After seeing this exhibit I am inspired to cover myself with cow dung, pick through trash and wear female clothing.
Thank you MIA.
#44 - Brad Gunderson - 12/22/2008 - 12:22
I love all of it
#43 - chrysta - 12/19/2008 - 16:40
only whitepeople would think this is good art from India. gross. notcool. an insult to people of color
#42 - hamdi - 12/18/2008 - 21:30
I Loved it! it was totally my mom's money!
#41 - 47c5yc - 12/17/2008 - 16:25
I enjoyed the curation very much.
#40 - Stacey - 12/11/2008 - 21:12
Very interesting show. I'm glad the MIA is displaying more contemporary work
#39 - Katharine - 12/09/2008 - 12:52
iLOVE THE ART THATz HERE. iWiLL MAKE SURE iCOME MORE OFTEN. =]
#38 - Raven - 12/06/2008 - 14:16
I thought the exhibition was very intriguing and insightful of the dailylife and portraits of living in India. The content had much social tension/ this was so apparent.
#37 - Mariele Dobbins - 11/30/2008 - 16:52
I have mixed feelings about the exhibit. Some of it was visually splendid. Some of it, like much modern art was boring and pointless. I guess I was looking for a bit more depth.
#36 - MG - 11/30/2008 - 15:29
Thankfully, Inida is not afraid to comment on international issues, including cultural personal and political ones. This new voice will be adding substantially to the discourse in the coming years. You are advised to listen. But don't expect to get the answers from an art exhibit - just the questions :-)
#35 - Phillip A. - 11/30/2008 - 13:42
Good, was very educational. A little odd, and some things didn't make sense or were too far out, but overall an educational exhibit.
#34 - ternt - 11/30/2008 - 13:39
I saw lots of things that I don't normaly see. Like colerfull pictures, gays, the garbage collecters, and many many other things. It reminded me of L.A.
#33 - Chuck Norris - 11/30/2008 - 11:08
The exhibit entitled - "INDIA; Public places, private spaces" is the most horrible and disappointing exhibit I have ever seen in my life. This is a disgraceful show which, tarnishes the image of India. This not contemporary art or astute artform. It exhibit is just waste of money I am a photographer and I am interested in all kinds photographic artforms. I believe that art is not just for artsake, but for the upliftment humanity and welfare of mankind. This exhibit serves none. It's a shame.
#32 - Dr. Jyoti N. Sengupta - 11/29/2008 - 16:12
this exibit is ah-mazing! I really feel walking out I understand more, and I want to go to India, now! 2 thumbs up!
#31 - Woolly Adams - 11/28/2008 - 16:35
this was wonderful . . . better than i expected.hopefully soon they will make this free so i can actually AFFORD to get into it. . . please request this to the front desk. thank you.
#30 - GI Jones - 11/28/2008 - 16:15
very thought provoking
#29 - emma c. - 11/28/2008 - 15:40
Doesn't represent the real India
#28 - dfdfjdfkjfj - 11/28/2008 - 14:50
This was a waste if money
#27 - Tim - 11/28/2008 - 14:28
i loved the video thing with the projector and the ocean thing
#26 - babs - 11/26/2008 - 13:04
Yo theres ma man here who like, hell no! But i was all like awww yeah. Dis is tight!
#25 - Donavan Deringer - 11/22/2008 - 10:40
yep.
#24 - janoe - 11/20/2008 - 21:13
Inspiring photojournalism. There is so much to say of Indian culture that was not but I suppose that wasn't the point. Rather to highlight different aspects of photographic culture in India. I enjoyed it, thanks
#23 - Lindy - 11/20/2008 - 18:56
wonderful very talented artists it was very different than what i expected
#22 - carol banister - 11/19/2008 - 17:11
disgusting
#21 - abdullah - 11/19/2008 - 15:19
Wonderful and various. Thank you for including so many queer artists.
#20 - Sun Yung Shin - 11/15/2008 - 16:49
loved it - now want to go to India even more
#19 - Patrick Bailey - 11/15/2008 - 16:32
I really enjoyed it, it was the side of India you normally wouldn't see. My favourite was the waves and the wrap around photo of the city.
#18 - sam - 11/13/2008 - 11:41
Great show. One of the best.
#17 - Mary - 11/10/2008 - 16:36
Very interesting look at a totally alien culture; both repulsive and refreshing. thanks!
#16 - Eleanor - 11/09/2008 - 12:48
Very modern and refreshing and for all crowds...
#15 - parrish - 11/07/2008 - 15:40
Very cool. I dug the Raghubir Singh & Ram Rahman in particular.
Thanx!
#14 - Jamall763 - 11/06/2008 - 11:42
i thought it was great. A nice subtle read that takes some real thought. all the artists have a unique approach to expression and highlight important and overlooked aspects of life,. it shattered my expectations and got me thinking in a new way about life in india.
#13 - Nathan - 11/06/2008 - 10:24
I thought it was a rather good exhibition of the India that we don't know and would like to know more about. My personal favorite was the Tree Woman video. It was an endearing story and a good example of how environmentally and emotionally conscious many people of India are.
#12 - John - 11/04/2008 - 12:38
Clean installation. Cool art. Sure it's weird, but it's contemporary!
#11 - Troy Thomas - 11/04/2008 - 10:12
I liked the exhibit. I did feel though there was not much information about the art peices themselves. That would have given a perpective of the photographs themselves.
All in all interesting.
#10 - Unnati Joshi-Dandgaval - 11/02/2008 - 13:36
Lots of good photos. I would have liked to see more pictures of South India, which is more colorful, vivid and diverse than the North.
#9 - Niaz Syed - 11/01/2008 - 14:35
for the amount of publicity that was given for this show is not worth it.
this is the worst show I have seen about indian culture.
people who see this show willnot learn anything about indian culture rather willbe more confused.
THE one thing I liked is the screen showing the waves of sea and sounds related to it.
#8 - J REDDY - 10/31/2008 - 16:59
Many Items have no meaning in my opinion.
#7 - Madhu Reddy - 10/31/2008 - 16:36
The India photos and videos were amazing.
#6 - michelle - 10/30/2008 - 20:49
Brilliant. Magical. These photographs are poems, multi-layered, mysterious, and sensual. Thank you for the viewing such inspiring work.
#5 - Vivian Eyre - 10/29/2008 - 12:47
My two cents: I enjoyed the exhibit. I enjoyed every single frame of it. I'm still not very sure the kind of audience the exhibition was intended for. India is a country known for his rich cultural heritage, and I'd preferred to have contemporary photographs that would showcase the ancient culture to the present generation. We need the younger generation in foreign countries wanting to learn more about the culture and appreciate it.
#4 - Rethna kumar - 10/28/2008 - 12:13
It had some lovely and some weird images.
#3 - Stella - 10/26/2008 - 14:18
Great Exhibit! India is so important to the world...thanks for sharing it's intrigue!
#2 - Beth Brill - 10/25/2008 - 22:39
This was a good exhibit, but to focus more on the places and the orgination of India I felt it could have had some photos of the Hindu Temples which would focus more on the people and what is a part of their daily life.
#1 - siddarth shrestha - 10/23/2008 - 20:59
Let us know what you think about the exhibition INDIA: Public Places, Private Spaces – Contemporary Photography and Video Art.
Thank you MIA.
Thanx!
All in all interesting.
this is the worst show I have seen about indian culture.
people who see this show willnot learn anything about indian culture rather willbe more confused.
THE one thing I liked is the screen showing the waves of sea and sounds related to it.