A Network of Artistic and Literary Residencies
A Network of Artistic and Literary Residencies
‣ Literature
‣ Arts & Crafts
‣ Performing Arts
Swagatam = Bienvenue
‘Swagatam’ is the Sanskrit equivalent of the French ‘Bienvenue’ and reflects our desire to welcome dialogue, collaboration, and exchange. This philosophy is indeed at the core of the French cultural network which aims to encourage bilateral cooperation: Villa Swagatam will join a list of international French residency-based initiatives all over the world including Villa Albertine in the United States, Villa Kujoyama in Japan, Casa de Velázquez in Spain, or even the Nouveau Grand Tour and the centenary Villa Medicis in Italy.
Swagatam = Bienvenue
‘Swagatam’ is the Sanskrit equivalent of the French ‘Bienvenue’ and reflects our desire to welcome dialogue, collaboration, and exchange. This philosophy is indeed at the core of the French cultural network which aims to encourage bilateral cooperation: Villa Swagatam will join a list of international French residency-based initiatives all over the world including Villa Albertine in the United States, Villa Kujoyama in Japan, Casa de Velázquez in Spain, or even the Nouveau Grand Tour and the centenary Villa Medicis in Italy.
“There is a deep friendship, and mutual cultural admiration between the French and Indian peoples. We are both nations with a rich history, and extremely talented artists and innovators. It is our endeavour to bring them closer together and build a true Indo-French community of artists. That is the purpose of the Villa Swagatam initiative, which I have the pleasure of inaugurating today. I warmly thank the Indian partners who will open their residencies to French writers and artists all over India.”
H.E. Mme. Catherine Colonna
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France
