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Partha Mitter on the Origins of the Bengal School

July 31, 2024 The eminent historian Partha Mitter discusses the origins of the Bengal School of Art in the early 20th century. In this discussion with Director Charles Moore, he also contextualises the Norman Blount Collection of paintings by Abanindranath Tagore, which includes his long-lost masterpiece 'A Moonlight Music Party'. The paintings were on display at Grosvenor Gallery during the exhibition 'South Asian Modern Art 2024' Read more

Patterns of the Past: Weaving Heritage in 'Pakistani Art' : Uthra Rajgopal Talk

Uthra Rajgopal on Cut from the Same Cloth: South Asian Textile Collections in Manchester Abstract: This talk will map out... Read more

Patterns of the Past: Weaving Heritage in 'Pakistani' Art: Morris Studio Carrom

Studio Carrom on Distant Fellowship: William Morris and South Asia Abstract: Whilst lauded as one of Britain's greatest designers, William... Read more