The line stretched 4,000km, of which 2,500km was a planted hedge grown by the British Empire in the Indian subcontinent between 1840 and 1880. It separated the British-occupied Bengal Presidency from independent states to prevent smuggling and enforce the British monopoly on salt.
Hylozoic/Desires bring together historical records with speculative imaginings to penetrate the solidity of this barrier.
Art Now: Hylozoic/Desires is supported by the Bukhman Foundation. With additional support from the Art Now Supporters Circle and Tate Americas Foundation.
The Hedge of Halomancy 2025 was commissioned by Sharjah Art Foundation and Tate Britain, supported by India Art Fair and Jaiveer Johal, the Avtar Foundation for the Arts.
