Past events
SILVER
MEDAL
Paris 2025
The Académie des Arts-Sciences-Lettres in Paris marked its 110th anniversary this year with a ceremony at the InterContinental Paris Opéra, honoring leading artistic and intellectual figures. Among them, Malagasy painter Tara Shakti shone brightly, earning the prestigious Silver Medal for the depth and commitment reflected in her work. Known for blending Malagasy cultural heritage with a contemporary universal language, she channels her art toward humanistic and spiritual causes, including the fight against gender-based violence. For Shakti, this distinction symbolizes an “arena of memory, transmission, and freedom,” a recognition she greeted with humility and gratitude. Her award, celebrated alongside other luminaries such as Thomas Pesquet and Gabriela Montero, underscores a broader call for cultural dialogue—one that continues through exhibitions in France and beyond.
Ancien musée de peinture
Grenoble 2025
Tara Shakti brings a vibrant cultural dialogue between Japan and Madagascar to the “Acte Transparent” group exhibition at the former Grenoble Museum. Through four new works, she invites viewers into an intimate journey where Japanese gardens meet Malagasy traditions, weaving themes of resilience, dignity, and collective memory. At the heart of her paintings stand emblematic Malagasy women, whose daily gestures and ancestral strength become universal symbols of humanity. Shakti blends totems, traditional motifs, and spiritual elements inspired by Japanese aesthetics to create luminous landscapes of peace and contemplation. Her contribution stands out as a powerful artistic bridge, uniting two cultures through a shared pursuit of harmony and light.
Collaboration with International Art Gallery
Paris 2025
Tara Shakti’s collaboration with International Art Gallery Paris strengthens her dual role as both a rising artistic voice and a committed curator of the Artistes Malgaches (A.M) platform. Through this partnership, she presents her own visual narratives; rooted in memory, resilience, and spiritual depth; while simultaneously championing the diversity and talent of contemporary Malagasy creators. The gallery becomes a crossroads where her personal artistic language meets the collective expression of A.M, amplifying both. Together, they forge a cultural bridge that brings Malagasy art into broader international conversations. This collaboration marks a decisive step in transforming individual creativity and collective identity into a shared global resonance.
Art to the MOON
Lunar Codex Project
A landmark moment in Tara’s career was the recent opportunity to send one of her works to the Moon as part of the Lunar Codex Project. This extraordinary achievement marks an important step in her exploration of art beyond earthly boundaries. For Tara, this event symbolizes the expansion of her art into the infinite cosmos, fully reflecting her vision that art can transcend time and space. Through this endeavor, she invites viewers to explore the mysteries of existence, transformation, and infinite evolution. The works sent into space via NANOFICHE represent not only a personal accomplishment but also a way to engage with universal truths that connect us all, no matter where we are in the universe.
MEDAL OF RECOGNITION
Venice 2022
Tara was honored with the Medal of Recognition by the Embassy of Madagascar in Rome during the 2022 International Art Exhibition at the IT Mondo Gallery in Venice. The event, attended by the Malagasy diaspora in Italy, was a significant moment in her artistic journey, recognizing not only her talent but also her role in promoting Malagasy culture on the global stage. This prestigious award highlights the depth of her work, which bridges cultural gaps and fosters dialogue between Madagascar and the international art community. Tara’s participation in the exhibition and the subsequent recognition from the Embassy emphasizes her commitment to preserving and celebrating her heritage while contributing to the broader global conversation about art and identity.
SOLO EXHIBITION
Château de Mirambeau
The theme of the exhibition draws its origins from 19th and 20th-century Malagasy postcards, aiming to preserve the connection between the past—helping us better understand history—and the symbolic value of Malagasy culture. With the exhibition "Dialogues", traditional attire blended with European influences, hairstyles, makeup, and the occult dimension of Malagasy tradition (such as the Sikidy divination art) will be showcased. This serves as a way to recognize and define Malagasy identity. Through this dialogue between eras and cultures, the exhibition encourages reflection on what truly defines a nation. The answers are, of course, multiple, mirroring the Malagasy heritage that has been shaped and continuously renewed through the fertile intertwining of the present and the past.
MOSAIC 2019 AWARD
NEW YORK
Mosaic Federation
Winner of the painting category at the Mosaic Federation gala against human trafficking held in New York City on September 10th, Tara Shakti’s Archives series captures the nobility and strength of Malagasy women enduring the suffering of human bondage. Her art chronicles their relentless battle to preserve their souls against dehumanizing forces, using brush and paint to narrate their struggles and celebrate the divine spark within them that remains unyielding. Tara aims to honor their hopes, dreams, and longing for freedom, portraying their collective strength as a beacon for breaking the invisible chains that bind them and touch all who witness their plight. Unlike typical depictions that focus on physical chains, her work highlights the unseen psychological bonds, inviting viewers to see the dignity in their faces, intact despite incredible trauma. These women wait, patient but resolute, for the world to recognize the inhumanity afflicting them—a call to action for humanity to break these chains and ascend to a better place alongside them.
CARROUSEL DU LOUVRE PARIS
Special PRIZE
Transmutation, the artwork for which Tara Shakti received a Special Prize at the Carrousel du Louvre, is deeply influenced by the Italian Renaissance, esotericism, and Symbolism, embodying a duality between the visible and the invisible, the tangible and the spiritual. Shakti’s central message—that the only way to overcome darkness is by bringing light into it—reflects the theme of inner illumination and personal transformation, where one reconnects with their divine essence.
This journey is depicted through a ternary alignment of body, soul, and spirit, offering a universal interpretation of transcendence. Rich with Renaissance-inspired techniques and esoteric symbols, Transmutation encourages contemplation of inner metamorphosis. It invites the viewer into a dialogue where art becomes a path toward self-knowledge and spiritual awakening, bridging classical art with contemporary aspirations for light and wisdom.