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40 Years Later: Art, Resilience, and the Legacy of 1984

A project of ICAAD
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Chappaqua, New York, US
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Visit the newly launched Virtual Exhibition

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This November marks the 40th anniversary of the 1984 genocide of Sikhs on the streets, in homes, and in businesses in the capital city of New Delhi, and many cities across India. Tens of thousands lost their lives and millions carry the pain of this tragedy in their hearts around the globe from India and the United States to Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom and beyond.

In honor of those lost, and the resilience of those who lived, resisted and built new lives, artist/storyteller/advocate Vishavjit Singh, ICAAD (a international human rights center), and the Sikh Coalition are partnering to host a multi-media art exhibit in New York City from October 31st-November 9th to commemorate this tragic and pivotal moment in the annals of global history. 

Creators from diverse traditions will exhibit works of art ranging from illustrations, sculptures, rare photographs, videos and poetry. It will also feature speakers and musical performances, and Amnesty International Human Rights Defender and author Sanam Sutirath Wazir will be joining us as a keynote speaker and will be showcasing his new book The Kaurs of 1984. We will also be joined by survivor and singer Dilbagh Singh and Stephen Dumcombe, Professor at NYU and co-founder of the Center for Artistic Activism.

We cannot make this exhibit happen without your support. Your donation today will cover the cost of the gallery space, printing, supplies for creation, travel for a survivor and other artists, shipping of art pieces, etc. 

This exhibit is being hosted in New York City, a global hub and home to many Sikhs who survived the 1984 genocide, including Vishavjit, along with many fellow citizens from around the globe who have escaped persecution and intolerance in search for safer homes.

We invite you to support us in manifesting this exhibit of remembrance, offering thousands the opportunity to experience and reflect on the significance of this history in person.

The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people. - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jutta Gallery (SoHo / Manhattan)
104 Charlton St. 1E Front New York. NY 10014

Opening Reception
October 31, 2024, 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Art Exhibit
November 1st to 9th 12:00 to 8:00 PM

Keynote Speakers
Stephen Duncombe - 10/31, 6PM
Sanam Sutirath Wazir - 11/2, 6PM
Dilbagh Singh - 11/8, 6PM

Featuring:
Sculptures, Rare Photographs, Paintings, Illustrations, Videos & Poetry

  • 12/01/2024

    Dispatches from the 1984 Art Exhibit

    Visit the newly launched Virtual Exhibition

    The exhibit from Oct 31st evening opening reception to Nov 9th was attended by approximately 500 guests (approx. 375 Sikhs to 125 Non-Sikhs).

    The reception was incredibly positive with great reviews from guests about the curation, quality of art, and the diverse range of art pieces.

    One of the biggest highlights was guests coming forward and revealing their personal or family experiences in 1984. These experiences ranged from cities of Delhi, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Uttarakhand and railroads across India.

    One of the accolades for the exhibit came in the form of citations from the second highest elected office in NYC, The Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. Citations were given to ICAAD, Sikh Coalition, Vishavjit Singh as the main partners behind the hosting of the exhibit. Two human rights advocates focused on 1984 in India, Harvinder Singh Phoolka and Sanam Sutirath Wazir (who was a guest speaker at the exhibit along with photos from his Amnesty International report being part of the exhibit) got citations for their work. 10 artists whose works were part of the exhibit will also be honored with citations. The most important citation was given to The Kaurs of 1984, mothers and grandmothers who lost family members in 1984, some of whom faced direct assault as well, but who went on to nurture and support the next generation. The citation was accepted in person by Sanam Sutirath Wazir, author of the book The Kaurs of 1984.

    Student groups from Columbia University and Baruch (City University of New York) also visited the exhibition and were given guided tours by Vishavjit Singh. By mid way through the exhibit social media, especially instagram, had created a lot of buzz and many guests mentioned hearing about the exhibit on this platform. 

    More than a few times guests asked what we envision next for the exhibit, and there was clear evidence from the guest reception and comments for this exhibit that there is a desire for it to continue for a longer period of time in NYC, and for it to travel across the nation.

    A website inspired by the exhibit serving as a virtual resource was launched at the end of November for friends and supporters who were not able to attend in person and a wider global audience.

    To feel the power of the exhibit in the words of visitors, you can read 9 testimonials here.

Name Donation Date
Anonymous $100.00 December 2024
Ajay Singh $100.00 November 2024
Anonymous $25.00 November 2024
Match Fund $100.00 November 2024
Anonymous $100.00 November 2024
Match Fund $100.00 November 2024
Jaspreet Singh $100.00 November 2024
G. S. $25.00 November 2024
Vikram Cheema $26.00 November 2024
Amandeep Singh $200.00 November 2024
Pritpal Kainth $50.00 November 2024
Match Fund $50.00 November 2024
Craig Camara $50.00 November 2024
Match Fund $400.00 November 2024
Jaspreet Bansal $400.00 November 2024
Match Fund $400.00 November 2024
Jaspreet Singh $400.00 November 2024
Anonymous $45.00 November 2024
Karandeep Singh $25.00 November 2024
S. T. $100.00 November 2024
Match Fund $169.87 November 2024
Gurkaran Bhatti $250.00 November 2024
Match Fund $50.00 November 2024
Harpal Jhawar $50.00 November 2024
Match Fund $500.00 October 2024
Prashasti Bhatnagar $500.00 October 2024
Match Fund $200.00 October 2024
Anonymous $200.00 October 2024
Match Fund $100.00 October 2024
Amrisha Suri $100.00 October 2024
Match Fund $50.00 October 2024
jasmine Bharj $50.00 October 2024
Match Fund $50.00 October 2024
Anonymous $50.00 October 2024
Sandeep Singh $50.00 October 2024
Match Fund $101.00 October 2024
jasmine Bharj $101.00 October 2024
Match Fund $250.00 October 2024
Jagdip Sekhon $250.00 October 2024
Match Fund $251.00 October 2024
Harprit Sehra $251.00 October 2024
Match Fund $100.00 October 2024
Anonymous $100.00 October 2024
Match Fund $50.00 October 2024
Jasdeep singh $50.00 October 2024
Match Fund $100.00 October 2024
Sandeep Kaur $100.00 October 2024
Match Fund $250.00 October 2024
Ishwardeep Singh $250.00 October 2024
Anonymous $50.00 October 2024
Match Fund $100.00 October 2024
A. M. $100.00 October 2024
Match Fund $100.00 October 2024
Tarun Singh $100.00 October 2024
Match Fund $50.00 October 2024
Satnam Bansal $50.00 October 2024
Match Fund $10.00 October 2024
Anonymous $10.00 October 2024
Match Fund $250.00 October 2024
Naunidh Singh $250.00 October 2024
Match Fund $1,000.00 October 2024
Anonymous $1,000.00 October 2024
Match Fund $100.00 October 2024
Kashmir Singh $100.00 October 2024
Match Fund $100.00 October 2024
Anonymous $100.00 October 2024
Match Fund $220.00 October 2024
Kashminder Singh $220.00 October 2024
Match Fund $100.00 October 2024
Anonymous $100.00 October 2024
Match Fund $100.00 October 2024
Gurmeet Grewal $100.00 October 2024
Match Fund $200.00 October 2024
A. N. $200.00 October 2024
Match Fund $80.00 October 2024
Mr Kingh $80.00 October 2024
Match Fund $100.00 October 2024
Sundeep Bhatia $100.00 October 2024
Match Fund $25.00 October 2024
Anonymous $25.00 October 2024
Match Fund $250.00 October 2024
Anonymous $250.00 October 2024
Match Fund $50.00 October 2024
Gursanjit bajwa $50.00 October 2024
Match Fund $500.00 October 2024
Anonymous $500.00 October 2024
Match Fund $50.00 October 2024
Gurdip Thind $50.00 October 2024
Match Fund $100.00 October 2024
Anonymous $100.00 October 2024
Match Fund $30.00 October 2024
Anonymous $30.00 October 2024
Match Fund $250.00 October 2024
AS V $250.00 October 2024
Match Fund $13.13 October 2024
Anonymous $13.13 October 2024
Harshwinder Singh $1,000.00 October 2024
Harpal Jhawar $50.00 October 2024
Jasdeep Banga $2,500.00 September 2024
Wendy Star $50.00 September 2024
Sikh Coalition $5,000.00 September 2024
J. S. $500.00 September 2024

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