Chandigarh/ The Wall Art Festival Returns with a Splash of Colour

The festival is being hosted by the Alliance Française Network

Chandigarh : The third edition of the Wall Art Festival took off at the Alliance Française in Sector 36 here yesterday . For its third edition, the Wall Art Festival has invited four artists – two from France, one from India and one from Réunion Island.

14 locations will be transformed by French artists, which includes Chandigarh, where the festival will be concluding. It took off from Colombo and other locations are Trivandrum, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Udaipur, Pondicherry, Pune, Bhopal, and Chennai.

The mural art performance in Chandigarh, is till tomorrow, 20th October, by the French artist Sandre and the closing ceremony will be on 21st October with three different artists – Sandre, Super Bab & Aashti Miller.

Sandre’s work harmoniously blends bright colours of green, yellow and red, paying homage to Le Corbusier. At the heart of this creation is a lush garden, dotted with bright hibiscus. The bird in the centre evokes a peaceful scene full of life.

The inclusion of the croissant as a link between France and Chandigarh is a poetic touch. The bird, with its mischievous, playful look, invites the viewer to take part in the fresco and play with the different characters. The work conveys a message of optimism and unity, inviting contemplation and connection with nature, while celebrating the beauty of life.

Ophélie Belin, Director of Alliance Française Chandigarh informed, “The Alliance Française network across India is thrilled to announce the return of the Wall Art Festival, which took off on October 1. A fusion of colour, culture, and creativity awaits as we delve into India’s splendid mosaic of cities, history, and natural landscapes. In the previous editions of the Wall Art Festival, cities brimmed with vibrant crowds, from students to grandparents. This exchange and shared passion for art created lasting memories. The festival’s impact lingers on as murals, bearing testimony to stories shared and created.”

“Mark your calendars for the 21st of October at the Alliance Française Chandigarh parking lot. From 2 pm to 9 pm, watch as Sandre, Millerink, and Super Bab culminate this festival with a grand mural. Experience urban culture like never before, with activities for every age. This festival is not experience”, she added.