'To hold, to give, to receive'

Presented within the framework of the Anozero Biennial, Shilpa Gupta’s To Hold, To Give, To Receive unfolds as a nuanced exploration of exchange, trust, and vulnerability. Engaging with language, gesture, and participation, the work reflects on the dynamics of giving and receiving—both as intimate acts and as broader social conditions.

Through a practice that often addresses borders, control, and human connection, Gupta creates a space of quiet tension and openness, inviting viewers to consider the invisible structures that shape relationships and communication. The work resonates within the biennial’s wider discourse, offering a contemplative encounter with the ethics of interaction and shared experience.