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Jitish Kallat — Cenotaph (A Deed of Transfer)
Jitish Kallat

Cenotaph (A Deed of Transfer)

Jitish Kallat's *Cenotaph (A Deed of Transfer)* is a haunting meditation on memory, mortality, and the passage of time, themes central to the Mumbai-based artist's practice. The work evokes the concept of a cenotaph—a monument erected in honor of the dead whose remains lie elsewhere—as a symbolic act of transfer between the living and those who have perished. Through his layered visual and conceptual language, Kallat transforms absence into a tangible presence, inviting viewers to reflect on collective loss and historical inheritance.

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Under the Influence

April 11, 2013

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Jitish Kallat, Cenotaph (A Deed of Transfer)

Jitish Kallat's *Cenotaph (A Deed of Transfer)* is a haunting meditation on memory, mortality, and the passage of time, themes central to the Mumbai-based artist's practice. The work evokes the concept of a cenotaph—a monument erected in honor of the dead whose remains lie elsewhere—as a symbolic act of transfer between the living and those who have perished. Through his layered visual and conceptual language, Kallat transforms absence into a tangible presence, inviting viewers to reflect on collective loss and historical inheritance.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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Thought Provoking, Monochrome, Political, Conceptual, Architectural, Text-Based, Indian, Memorial, Installation Art, Contemporary

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Art Institute of Chicago