Garden Of Eden: The Evolution Of Bhavishyavani's Posters Over 15 Years

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08 Jun 2021, 12:18 pm

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In the crumbling rancour of the city’s underground elite there are those that crown themselves amidst coups and corruption and there are those that need no adornment as proof of their self-worth.

Bhavishyavani Future Soundz and their incredibly dedicated approach to pushing fresh sonic concoctions, falls firmly in the latter. Which would explain exactly why the label has evolved so infallibly in the 15 years since its initial conceptualisation.

As they gear up to celebrate their 15-year-long anniversary with the first year of their Eden Festival, a 3-day-long music and arts extravaganza to be held in Mumbai, we decided to focus on an aesthetic aspect we’ve always known and loved the B-crew for. Namely, their immaculately designed posters.

Dating all the way back to 1999, Bhavishyavani created an incredibly strong identity through these aesthetics--often incorporating a modernity and relevance to otherwise thoroughly Indian elements — and even as it’s grown with times and technology there’s no mistaking a bhavishyavani poster when you see one.

That, in a nutshell, is what we love about it. Naturally, we decided that the evolution of these designs needed to be chronicled for posterity so we picked some of our favourite designs over the years to showcase an evolution while paying tribute to the ones who never stopped paying attention to detail.

[This just in--Eden’s lineup for Day 1 has just been announced and it looks promising as hell. Think 50 Weapons’ not-so-secret treasure Phon.o, Canadian producer Mike Shannon, one of India’s premier DJs Masta Justy and Mumbai’s very own bass pioneers, Bay Beat Collective.

All of this hosted by nothing short of the icing on the cake, Berlin’s performance collective, Crystal Mafia. Dates of the festival have been confirmed as 27 March to 29 March and tickets for each event will be available at the gate.

Considering the sheer magnitude of Day 1’s lineup itself, we think it’s warranted to be eager beavers about day 2 and 3 as well because even though Bhavishyavani may not be executors of the ‘save the best for last’ philosophy they tend to maintain the same standard of excellence right through.]

And back to the grind. Scroll on to witness the poster blossom:

I. August 6, 1999