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03/27/2014
PEM’s Curator of Indian and South Asian Art Sona Datta discusses the inception of modernism in Indian art, focusing on PEM’s collection and the work of artist Jamini Roy, the subject of her 2010 book Urban Patua. SENSATIONAL INDIA! FESTIVAL RETURNS TO PEM BOLLYWOOD DANCE PARTY SATURDAY NIGHT SATURDAY, April 5| 10 AM – 5 PM| DAYTIME ACTIVITIES FREE WITH ADMISSION SUNDAY, APRIL 6| 10 AM – 5 PM| DAYTIME ACTIVITIES FREE WITH ADMISSION SATURDAY, APRIL 5 10 AM – 5 PM | ART DEMONSTRATION | ATRIUM 10:30 – 11 AM | STORYTIME: Ganesha’s Sweet Tooth | MEET AT INFORMATION DESK 11 AM – 1 PM | DEMONSTRATION: LESSONS ON A LOOM | ADULTS | ATRIUM 1 PM |PRESENTATION: MODERNISM IN INDIAN ART | MORSE AUDITORIUM PEM’s Curator of Indian and South Asian Art Sona Datta discusses the inception of modernism in Indian art, focusing on PEM’s collection and the work of artist Jamini Roy, the subject of her 2010 book Urban Patua. 2:30 – 3:30 PM | DEMONSTRATION: INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC 9 PM – MIDNIGHT | BOLLYWOOD DANCE PARTY | ATRIUM Reservations by April 2. pem.org/calendar SUNDAY, APRIL 6 10 AM – 5 PM | ART DEMONSTRATION | ATRIUM 10:30 – 11 AM | STORYTIME: Ganesha’s Sweet Tooth | MEET AT INFORMATION DESK 11 AM – 1 PM | DEMONSTRATION: LESSONS ON A LOOM | ADULTS | ATRIUM 1 – 1:45 PM | DANCE PERFORMANCE | ALL AGES | ATRIUM 2:30 PM | PRESENTATION: GOOGLE’S ART PROJECT | MORSE AUDITORIUM | RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED 3:30-4:30 PM | DEMONSTRATION: INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC | ATRIUM IMAGES Above image at Bollywood Dance Party 2013. Photo by Kathy Tarantola/PEM Captioned, high-resolution press images available for download here: http://goo.gl/TrtQvx SPONSORS Sensational India! is made possible in part by Samir and Nilima Desai; The Desai Family Foundation. ABOUT THE PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM Founded in 1799, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) presents outstanding works of artistic and cultural creativity in ways that transform people's lives. The museum's collection is among the finest of its kind, showcasing an unrivaled spectrum of American art and architecture as well as outstanding Asian, Asian export, Native American, African, Oceanic, maritime and photography collections. In addition to its vast holdings, the museum offers a vibrant schedule of changing exhibitions and an interactive education center. The museum campus features numerous parks, period gardens and 22 historic properties, including Yin Yu Tang, a 200â€yearâ€old house that is the only example of Chinese domestic architecture on display in the United States. Currently, a comprehensive $650 million Campaign is underway to advance PEM's mission, fortify its endowment, improve infrastructure and build a 175,000-square-foot expansion. HOURS: Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm and the third Thursday of every month until 9 pm. Closed Mondays (except holidays), Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. ADMISSION: Adults $18; seniors $15; students $10. Additional admission to Yin Yu Tang: $5. Members, youth 17 and under and residents of Salem enjoy free general admission and free admission to Yin Yu Tang. INFO: Call 866â€745â€1876 or visit www.pem.org MEDIA CONTACTS April Swieconek | Director of Public Relations | april@pem.org | 978-542-1609 Whitney Van Dyke | Senior Press Officer | whitney_vandyke@pem.org | 978-542-1828 Dinah Cardin | Press Officer / Special Projects Writer | dinah_cardin@pem.org | 978-542-1830
SATURDAY, APRIL 5 & SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2014
SALEM, MA ––The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) celebrates an unparalleled 200-year legacy of cultural exchange with India with its Sensational India! festival, April 5 and 6. Join us for a vibrant array of dance and music performances, art-making activities and the popular Bollywood Dance Party with DJs from Boston Sound and Light Company.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, April 5| 9 PM – MIDNIGHT | BOLLYWOOD DANCE PARTY | $15 & $20
See original works inspired by the Indian art collection at PEM created by fiber art students from Massachusetts College of Art. Engage with these works and explore the range of fiber materials used as different media.
FAMILIES W/ CHILDREN AGES 3 AND UP
One of the most well-known Indian deities, Ganesha, is taken on a journey led by his love of sweets. Join us for this fun and beautifully illustrated book by Sanjay Patel and Emily Haynes.
Meet textile artist Suruchi Kabra as she demonstrates some weaving techniques and talks about her work. Her practice focuses on designing fabrics for interiors.
Carnatic musicians present an interactive demonstration to highlight the design, the form and structure of Indian classical music including the use of notes and the genesis of Ragas.
DJ Yogz and DJ D-Xtreme of Boston Sound and Light Company transform PEM’s soaring Atrium into a nightclub by spinning the latest Bollywood, Bhangra and Western remixed music. Cash bar, 21+. Members $15, nonmembers $20. Advance tickets preferred; limited tickets at door.
FAMILIES W/ CHILDREN AGES 3 AND UP
One of the most well-known Indian deities, Ganesha, is taken on a journey led by his love of sweets. Join us for this fun and beautifully illustrated book by Sanjay Patel and Emily Haynes.
Meet textile artist Suruchi Kabra as she demonstrates some weaving techniques and talks about her work. Her practice focuses on designing fabrics for interiors.
Awarded the title of “Jewel of India†by the Government of Sri Lanka, Rama Vaidyanathan is one of the leading exponents of Bharatanatyam, a popular classical dance. At PEM, she presents a specifically commissioned repertory to highlight the theme of design in Indian classical dance, accompanied by live music.
Piotr Adamczyk of Google’s Art Project will discuss the extraordinary program that puts the best art collections of the world on the Web. Thanks to this effort, people can now view 30,000 works of art from more than 150 museums, without leaving their house. Adamczyk will specifically focus on work in India, including the recently launched Archaeological Survey of India, which seeks to protect the cultural heritage of the nation. This lecture made possible in part by the George Swinnerton Parker Memorial Lecture Fund.
Carnatic musicians present an interactive demonstration to highlight the design, the form and structure of Indian classical music including the use of notes and the genesis of Ragas.
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