PLATFORM 1 · NATIONS
Two nations make a season together.
A reciprocal cultural season, timed to a bilateral year or anniversary, with new work premiering in both countries.
JB-112 · BILATERAL SEASON OPENING NIGHT
IN SHORT
What is Jugalbandi Nations?
Jugalbandi Nations is a reciprocal cultural season between India and one or more partner countries. A joint curatorial group selects six to twelve collaborations across art forms, with an edition in each country, mission salons and a shared credit line.
HOW IT WORKS
A season built by both sides from month zero.
- Joint curatorial group formed at the start
- Six to twelve collaborations across art forms
- An edition in each country, plus mission salons
- Shared credit: “in partnership with”
PILLARS & PARTNERS
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For: Missions, national cultural institutes, ministries
Funded by: Missions and institutes fund their artists; host partners underwrite venues; sponsorship via Eventful India
WHAT WE OFFER
Choose what fits.
Season design
Curatorial framework, calendar and budget model
Co-creation strand
Residencies pairing artists from both countries
Mission salons
Intimate evenings at the Ambassador’s residence
Touring edition
The season’s works presented in the partner country
Start a conversation.
A facilitator reads every brief and replies where there is a fit.
JB-113 · TWO NATIONS MAKE A SEASON TOGETHER — WIDE ESTABLISHING VIEW
JB-114 · TWO NATIONS MAKE A SEASON TOGETHER — HANDS AND DETAIL
JB-115 · TWO NATIONS MAKE A SEASON TOGETHER — PEOPLE IN CONVERSATION