Krishnamurti Exhibition
The Mind Of Krishnamurti: World Citizen World Teacher
This exhibit draws on materials from the archives of the various Krishnamurti Foundations. It will be on display in several locations around the world.
An exhibit placing the trajectory of Krishnamurti’s life and teachings in the context of 20th century world events is inherently interesting. This juxtaposition of global and personal history is accomplished through a circular set of nineteen freestanding panels, each eight feet tall by three feet wide. As the participant walks the outer perimeter, world history and Krishnamurti’s emerging teaching activity unfold with events, dates, times, images, people and happenings worldwide during Krishnamurti’s lifetime. The world history timeline is in five-year segments and covers important political, cultural, art, media, international, and national events.
Upon coming to the conclusion of Krishnamurti’s extraordinary life in 1986, one turns to the inside perimeter of the spiraling panels. Insights from his writings are joined with a series of mural photos of the grove of oak trees where Krishnamurti spoke in California from 1922 onward. The mental chatter slows and stillness manifest as an oasis for quiet reflection and contemplation of the central issues of human existence: what is sacred in life; how can one live holistically and not fragmented; and what is the meaning of life?
The project is privately funded and promises to be a boon to the Foundation’s efforts to provide a variety of ways people can be introduced to the teachings. The exhibit includes a substantial amount of Krishnamurti’s work, and also includes audio/visual elements, including DVD screenings and music. Trustee Evelyne Blau and filmmaker and educator Michael Mendizza designed the project as a traveling exhibit that can be easily reproduced from digital files. Arrangements are under way to present it in many different parts of the world. Check back here for updates on new exhibit locations, or sign up for our monthly e-newsletter to be informed about the exhibit and other KFA activities.
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