PhotoKTM opens sixth edition themed Global South Solidarities

KATHMANDU: The sixth edition of PhotoKTM, themed Global South Solidarities, is open from 14 November to 14 in Kathmandu. The exhibition showcases revolutions around the world and their impact on nations, particularly those in the Global South.

The exhibition features a series of pop-ups on different dates and at various locations, including Narayanchaur, Naxal, with the main exhibition held at the Nepal Art Council. It comprises artworks and photographs created by people from the Global South.

Organisers said the exhibition aims to revisit the political and cultural legacies of the Third World project and to explore histories of resistance and solidarity from the majority world, and how these have shaped contemporary processes to reclaim sovereignty in regions battered by centuries of colonialism, exploitation and violence.

PhotoKTM hopes to deepen cultural understanding among artists and cultural communities across the Global South, strengthen reciprocal transnational solidarities and open pathways for greater south–south collaboration and exchange across geographies.

The exhibition is open to visitors from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm until December 14. It stands as a reminder that people will continue to fight for their freedom, rights and lives, and showcases how resilience and determination have shaped and changed the world.