The Angular Festival, curated by Focus Group Radio, takes over four spaces at Palomar by Crossway in Chennai, blending music stages, an art gallery, listening sessions, artist installations, and a makers market. Five artists—Arya, Poorvaja Rathi, BVS, Sasithar, and co-curator Rhea Fabian—present works across painting, sculpture, installation, and film, while musical acts like Komododo, CDV, and The Dipshit Ladies perform on two stages. The event also features listening sessions curated by non-musicians and interactive installations by Television Dust and Abhishek Jayaprakash.
This festival matters because it deliberately lowers the intimidating entry barrier of Chennai’s traditional art galleries by pairing visual art with a music festival, drawing in audiences who might otherwise never visit a gallery. Co-curator Rhea Fabian criticizes the exclusivity of local art markets, and the festival’s integrated format aims to make art more accessible and experimental. Organizers note growing public interest in such cross-disciplinary events, though they call for faster momentum in Chennai’s cultural scene.