On Wednesday 17 April The Arts Society Brussels presents a fascinating illustrated talk on Indian Modern Art.

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 will explore how art in the subcontinent threw off the yoke of colonial influence to create modern masterpieces and a thriving global business.

Who, what where

The talk will be given by Georgina Bexon, an art historian specialising in South Asian art, on the evening of Wednesday 17 April in the conference room, Maison Communale of Woluwe Saint Lambert, Tomberg. Complimentary drinks from 19h30 with the talk beginning at 20h00.