There are more of us in fear of each other than with the actual intention to harm.

Talk To Me intervenes in sites of threat and conflict, by bringing together two strangers, to an hour-long conversation. The two strangers sit facing each other, to talk about anything except sexual violence. Strangers are invited via multi lingual letters :

“Dear Stranger,

Talk To Me.

We have not created a chance to talk to each other before.
Let’s talk over a cup of tea and samosas.

We can talk about anything;
our fears , our hopes and dreams.

We are Action Sheroes/ Theyroes/ Heroes from
Blank Noise; a community
building safe cities and spaces.

Come be an Action Shero/ Hero/ Theyro too.

”

— 2012- ongoing

The first Talk To Me was created with Yelahanka Action Heroes, also students at Srishti Institute of Art Design and Technology, enrolled in a month long class with Blank Noise.
Talk To Me has been held in Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata.

"It requires a purposeful unclenching of the fist. Fear creates fear. Defense creates defense. We need to build safe cities with empathy."

Patheja on Talk To Me, to The Atlantic

In association with JNU school of Arts and Aesthetics, New Delhi
Professor Kavita Singh, Susan Hapgood

Curatorial Team at JNU:
Arnika Ahldag, Mansi Dhiman, Komal Pande, John Xavier, Jyothidas KV, Aditi Gupta, Dilip Kumar Malik, Shivani Kaul, Shaheen Ahmed, Shobha Gopal

Talk To Me - Action Heroes include: Maria Del Rio, Yamini Deen, Anubhav Pradhan, Inder Salim, Bhamati Sivapalan, Raju , Vibhuti Sharma,
photo credits: Chandan Ahuja, Varun Mathur, Jasmeen Patheja

Talk To Me, because fear is taught, transferred, inherited, and can be unlearnt.
Talk To Me because I am ready to question the politics of fear.
Talk To Me so we can initiate possible friendships, connections, trust, and empathy.
TALK TO ME BECAUSE LOVE IS LABOUR.
TALK TO ME BECAUSE LISTENING IS A COMMITMENT I WANT TO MAKE.
TALK TO ME