Festival of Ideas

Space & Place 

Artist:  Arun Chanchal                                                                                                                         
Participants: Adwait B / Anjani Reddy B / Arunhuti Dey / Arunima Chaturvedi / Bhavika Saini / Datar Sameera Prasad / Deshmukh Adya Anand / Gorti Sruti / Gunveen Kaur / Irene Norbet / Jadhav Manasee / Koparde Shruti Suhas / Mansha Sahni / Meghal Grover / Nevewani Shreyas Bhushan / Param Gandhi / Saloni Neeraj Bannore / Shrestha Santhosh / Soumya Aggarwal / Stuti Girish Mokhasi / Sushmi Basu / Mekhala Subramaniar

The artist believes that the notion of space and place are in a state of constant flux and exchange. This project investigates the various aspects of placemaking in the context of spatial design, navigation, and wayfinding. This project aims to push the envelope of traditional wayfinding and explore the possibilities of using the other senses to guide people through physical spaces. We will investigate the ways in which smell, touch and sound can be used to create unique and immersive wayfinding experiences. This project explores using scents, sounds and textures to create a unique and memorable multisensory wayfinding system that enhances user understanding and makes navigation more intuitive.


Artist Bio: Arun Chanchal is a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in Bangalore, India with expertise in visual communication systems, spatial design, and branding. He holds a bachelor's in architecture and a master's in graphic design and teaches subjects such as strategic branding, typography, and design fundamentals at Srishti Manipal Institute. 

Selected Works

SMI LiveFestival of Ideas

Behind The ScenesFestival of Ideas

Study of Social EcologyStudy of Social Ecology

Found Footage PeoteryFestival of Ideas

TEX(T)ILED BodiesFestival of Ideas

Cascoland Lab & KitchenFestival of Ideas

Illi Nodi (Look Here)Festival of Ideas

The Living CanvasFestival of Ideas

Name, Place, Animal, ThingFestival of Ideas

“future, dear”Festival of Ideas

Under the SunFestival of Ideas

Pause - Unplug – PlayFestival of Ideas

Live - Die - RepeatFestival of Ideas

Space & PlaceFestival of Ideas

Social ListeningFestival of Ideas

Pillow StoriesFestival of Ideas

Daily BreadsUnblock

Dust Thou ArtInterlude

Fluid StatesInterlude

House by the SeaYellelu Yelli

Trees’ TalesYellelu Yelli

Besen BallettYellelu Yelli

Glorious MisfitsYellelu Yelli

R.E.S.I.L.I.E.N.C.EYellelu Yelli

SFS 2042Yellelu Yelli