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Rhythms of India Public Programs“The Art of Nandalal Bose” Debashish Banerji, Ph.D., professor of art history at Pasadena City College, will present an overview of the artwork of Nandalal Bose, India’s father of modern art. Part of the Guest Lecture Series presented by SDMA’s Docent Council. The Making of the Mahatma (1996) Sponsored by SDMA’s Committee for the Arts of the Indian Subcontinent (CAIS) The Making of the Mahatama depicts Mahatma Gandhi’s early life, specifically the 21 years he spent in South Africa as a barrister. The movie brings Gandhi to life, not only highlighting his strengths, but also portraying some of his follies and exposing his rather troubled relationship with his family. Symposium: “Rethinking Nandalal: Asian Modernism and Nationalist Discourse” This symposium will present recent scholarship examining Bose’s work and career, the historic and artistic context in which he lived, and his impact on Indian art and artists today. Participants in this symposium will include the distinguished scholars Tapati Guha-Thakurta and Partha Mitter, among others. Gandhi (1982, PG) This internationally acclaimed drama swept the 1983 Academy Awards® winning eight of the prestigious Oscars, including the coveted Best Picture Award, Best Actor Award for Ben Kingsley, and Best Director Award for Sir Richard Attenborough. One remarkable man defeated the mighty British Empire and freed 350 million people with one unbelievable plan: passive resistance. “Tea with Tagore” India’s first Nobel laureate, Rabindranath Tagore was a poet, composer, playwright, social and political activist, world traveler, innovative educator, and painter who reshaped Bengali literature and music. Historian Jan Butterfield will offer an in-depth look at the life of this fascinating man and his influence on the world. Refreshments will be served. “The Aesthetic Concepts of Tagore and the Contributions of Nandalal Bose” Sponsored by SDMA’s Asian Arts Council (AAC) and Committee for the Arts of the Indian Subcontinent (CAIS) Internationally renowned vocalist and stage set designer Sharmila Roy will present the theater arts of Nandalal Bose and Rabindranath Tagore in an illustrated lecture with vocal and musical demonstrations. Their pioneering vision profoundly influenced the development of drama, music, choreography, and stage set and costume design in 20th-century India. “The Dance Dramas of Tagore” Sponsored by SDMA’s Asian Arts Council (AAC) and Committee for the Arts of the Indian Subcontinent (CAIS) Acclaimed vocalist Sharmila Roy, along with two musicians direct from Bengal, will interpret select compositions of Rabindranath Tagore through poetry and song. Roy will explain how these works revolutionized Indian literature and will present scenes from Tagore’s plays in vocal interpretations. An interview with curator Sonya Quintanilla will introduce the program. Rhythms of India private lunch and tour Don’t miss this unique opportunity for a private lunch with curator Sonya Quintanilla and vocalist/stage designer Sharmila Roy. This intimate introduction to the art of Nandalal Bose will include personal reminisces of Santiniketan and Roy’s interpretation of Bose’s works. Limited to 20 people.
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