What if the future of agriculture lay in its traditions? Drawing on his own memories alongside accounts gathered from around the world, Indian artist Pankaj Tiwari invites us to rethink our relationship with farming and ecology. With a critical and deeply informed perspective, he examines the technological transformations that have reshaped ecosystems and the daily lives of farmers since the rise of neoliberalism in the 1990s. By bringing these realities vividly to life, he reveals a constellation of inspiring and sustainable practices.

Originally from Balrampur in northern India and now based in Amsterdam, Pankaj Tiwari is a curator, performer and writer whose work seeks to decolonise ecology and imagine forms of political theatre that can speak to the widest possible audience. Rich in emotional intelligence, The Harvest of Broken Promises weaves together oral accounts, folk tales, music and ancient myths to create a work of rare depth and humanity.