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Exhibition Talk: Enduring Splendor Curators Discuss Jewelry of India, Then and Now

February 18, 2017 | 6:00PM - 7:00PM

During this opening night program, Usha Balakrishnan, independent scholar and exhibition co-curator, examines the rich historical traditions of silver jewelry in India and their relationship to other artistic representations; she is followed by co-curator Thomas Seligman, Director Emeritus, Cantor Arts Center, Stanford University, who discusses the work of contemporary sonis (silversmiths) in the city of Jaisalmer. Opening celebration to follow.

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Location: Lenart Auditorium, Fowler Museum

RSVP by February 13 at fowleropening@arts.ucla.edu or 310-206-7001.

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