Lecture by Georgina Bexon: At the birth of Indian Independence in 1947, a group of talented and determined artists set out to create a new art for a new country. They drew on ancient artistic traditions but also had a radical view of how Indian art could speak to its audience. This movement known as the Bombay Progressives Artists' Group, created an art very much for and of its time - acting as witness to a country in turmoil and relating the fascinating story of transition and growth of the new India. This talk offers an exploration of how art in the subcontinent threw off the yoke of colonial influence to create modern masterpieces and a thriving global business.
Lecture starts at 0 and drinks at 19.30
Zoom hybrid lecture