Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Artist Questions Stubble Burning Blame
An artist named Kulpreet Singh made a short film called 'Indelible Black' that is being shown at a big art event called the Kochi-Muziris Biennale.
In the film, he shows farmers burning crop leftovers, which is a traditional way to prepare the land for new crops.
The film also includes sounds of factories, cars, and other things that cause pollution.
Kulpreet wants people to think about who is really responsible for the bad air in cities like Delhi.
He says farmers are often blamed, but there are many other things that cause pollution too.
He also talks about how farmers don't have enough money or resources to remove the crop leftovers without burning them.
The film shows pictures of trees, animals, and farmers to represent the problems caused by pollution and climate change.
The art event has many artists from different countries and will run for about four months.
Artist Kulpreet Singh's short film 'Indelible Black' questions the blame on stubble burning for pollution.
The film is part of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, showcasing the impact of pollution and climate crisis.
Singh argues that farmers are often blamed, but other sources like industries and traffic contribute significantly.
The film includes sounds of industrial activity, vehicular traffic, and images of affected farmers and nature.
Singh participated in the 2020-21 farmers' protests and uses ashes from protest stoves in his art.
- Who
- Artist and farmer Kulpreet Singh
- What
- A short film titled 'Indelible Black' questioning the blame on stubble burning for pollution
- When
- During the 6th edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (December 12, 2025 - March 31, 2026)
- Where
- Anand Warehouse in Fort Kochi, Kochi-Muziris Biennale venues
- Why
- To highlight the broader sources of pollution and the challenges faced by farmers
- Artist
- Kulpreet Singh
- Event
- Kochi-Muziris Biennale
- Film Title
- Indelible Black
- Film Duration
- 8 minutes
- Biennale Duration
- December 12, 2025 - March 31, 2026
- Biennale Venues
- Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, Wellingdon Island, Ernakulam
- Participating Artists
- 66 artists and collectives from over 25 countries