Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Amphibian Aesthetics Exhibition Explores Ecological and Political Crises
A new art exhibition called 'Amphibian Aesthetics' is opening in Kochi, India.
It brings together 12 artists from different parts of the world to talk about important issues like climate change, migration, and how we can adapt to a changing world.
The exhibition is led by artist Riyas Komu and uses the idea of amphibians, which can live both in water and on land, as a symbol for being flexible and resilient.
The artworks and events in the exhibition will explore these themes through different forms like paintings, performances, and discussions.
The exhibition is held in a historic building in Kochi, which is known for its diverse communities and rich history.
The goal is to encourage people to think about how we can all work together to face the challenges of the future.
Amphibian Aesthetics exhibition opens at Ishara House in Kochi on December 13, featuring 12 artists from South Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
The exhibition explores ecological and political crises using the amphibian as a metaphor for adaptability and shared vulnerability.
Artistic Director Riyas Komu has been working on this concept for over a decade, drawing from Kerala's oceanic histories and cultural intermixing.
The exhibition includes diverse art forms and public programs to engage with the themes of climate collapse, forced displacement, and hyper-capitalist acceleration.
The venue, Kashi Hallegua House, is a 200-year-old landmark in Kochi's historic Jewish quarter, adding cultural resonance to the exhibition.
- Who
- Riyas Komu and 12 artists/collectives from South Asia, Middle East, and Europe
- What
- Amphibian Aesthetics exhibition exploring ecological and political crises
- When
- Opens December 13
- Where
- Ishara House, Kochi, India
- Why
- To explore adaptability, migration, memory, and shared vulnerability in the face of ecological and political crises
- Exhibition Title
- Amphibian Aesthetics
- Opening Date
- December 13
- Location
- Ishara House, Kochi
- Artistic Director
- Riyas Komu
- Number of Artists
- 12
- Regions Represented
- South Asia, Middle East, Europe
- Venue
- Kashi Hallegua House, Mattancherry
- Guiding Principle
- Art + Knowledge + People