Rustom Bharucha
The Second Wave - Reflections on the Pandemic through Photography, Performance and Public Culture
The Second Wave - Reflections on the Pandemic through Photography, Performance and Public Culture
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Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 06 March 2023
Publisher: Seagull Books London Ltd
The Second Wave of the Covid-19 Pandemic in India, between April and December 2021, presented a unique set of challenges and realities that deeply impacted the lives of individuals and communities. In this timely essay by Rustom Bharucha, the author explores four interconnected themes that haunted this ongoing crisis: death, grief, mourning, and extinction. The essay delves into the complex challenges faced by individuals and societies as they grapple with the overwhelming loss of lives and the disruption of traditional rituals due to the pandemic. It raises important questions about how we cope with multiple deaths and the dislocation of mourning practices when the act of grieving is either postponed or denied. Additionally, the essay examines the roles played by political surveillance, censorship, lockdown regulations, and the indifference of authorities towards the lives of people in containing civil liberties. Through vivid examples of photography, theater, dance, visual arts, and the cultures of everyday life, Bharucha offers a meditative exploration of the horror and intimacy of the pandemic. The essay sheds light on the shared suffering experienced by individuals and communities, highlighting the unexpected revelations of resilience and solidarity. Moreover, it raises critical concerns about the destruction of nature and the disregard for the nonhuman, urging us to re-envision breath as a vital resource for self-renewal and resistance. The Second Wave offers valuable lessons in resilience as it encourages us to confront the challenges of the present moment with empathy, compassion, and a commitment to rebuilding and transforming our societies for a better future.
Weight: 384g
Dimension: 223 x 150 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803090757
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