Game for a stroll through some of the most innovatively done-up spots in town? Well, you must. In a bid to make our weekends a tad refreshing, St+art India, a non-profit organisation, is all set to egg young Bengalureans on to slip into their walking shoes — to indulge in a one-of a kind curated tours of sorts.
Pegged as a social initiative; this convergence of street art, story-telling, exercise has already piqued the interest of Bengaluru’s young folk. In a candid chat, they tell us more...
“The intent is to activate new routes in Bengaluru, a metropolitan city which is receptive to art, music and culture. We expect people to hopefully enjoy the tours and get deeper insight about the stories behind the works. It will also provide an understanding of the concepts and intent behind the project St+art does, how each one is unique in its own way,” reveals Giulia Ambrogi, the principle curator behind the initiative.
Thrown open to individuals of all ages, the tour will span across four Sundays. Interestingly, Bengalureans are giving the idea a nod, all thanks to its well-thought out arrangement.
“The fact that this will happen on a Sunday makes it all the more feasible an idea. Moreover, walking is activity which doesn’t necessarily have a barometer against which you can grade yourself. So, I think the idea will have many people to not shying away from being timed or rated for their performance. Personally, the peaceful vibe sans any gears or competition is what grabbed my attention,” reveals Akanksha Singh, a 24-year-old marketing analyst.
Echoing similar lines, Poornima Shankar, a young street artiste whose works will be put up on display, reveals art has arrived in the city. “While I’m not sure if I’ll be able to make it for all the four Sunday tours, I’m excited to know that fellow Bengalureans will be part of an activity which will inspire them to look around them. I just hope the idea helps people ponder and probably discuss about what could’ve been on somebody’s mind while they took to the walls or the streets. And, if even a couple of people put down their phones to look up and observe and decipher the intriguing tales each artwork has to tell, I’d consider the age of art to have finally, arrived.”
