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In a showcase of what’s the best of France's contemporary art scene, the highly-anticipated dance masterpiece 'Pixel' premiered on an Indian stage for the first time at the Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi, on December 8, 2023. (Source: PR Handout)
Created by Mourad Merzouki in collaboration with French digital production studio Adrien M & Claire, 'Pixel' stands as a unique duet of projected images and dance, seamlessly blending the realms of visual and physical expression. (Source: PR Handout)
This captivating performance is a significant highlight of the Alliance Française Tour 2023, which aims to spotlight the finest of French artistic expression in the performing arts across India, fostering cultural exchanges and strengthening people-to-people ties between the two nations. (Source: PR Handout)
'Pixel' is produced and interpreted by Compagnie Käfig, the French hip-hop dance troupe founded by Merzouki in 1996. Since its premiere in 2014, the production has travelled the world, earning rave reviews and captivating audiences with its unique fusion of hip-hop, circus, and contemporary dance. (Source: PR Handout)
Merzouki, the visionary behind 'Pixel', expresses the tour's overarching goal, “We are here to showcase the power of dance as a universal dialogue, capable of bringing cultures and generations together through live performance. The India Tour 2023 is a testament to dance's crucial role in society, providing a unique opportunity to demonstrate its significance on a global stage.” (Source: PR Handout)
The Delhi staging — performed to a packed house — is followed by shows in Mumbai’s National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) on December 16 and Goa’s Serendipity Arts Festival on December 19. (Source: PR Handout)
H.E. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, underlines the significance of 'Pixel' in strengthening artistic exchanges between France and India. (Source: PR Handout)
“The dance production serves as a vibrant bond, connecting artistic communities and exemplifying France's commitment to providing Indian audiences access to the pinnacle of contemporary French art," he said. (Source: PR Handout)
In addition to the performances, the tour extends its reach through auditions and workshops, fostering collaboration between French and Indian professionals in the arts. (Source: PR Handout)
Through partnerships with organisations like the Prakriti Foundation, Merzouki's upcoming show, 'Cartes blanches', is set to feature Indian talent, further solidifying the enduring connections forged during the Alliance Française Tour 2023. 'Cartes blanches' will be released in India in 2024. (Source: PR Handout)
