Exhibitions
Exhibition: Jitish Kallat: Public Notice 2
Jitish Kallat's Public Notice 2 recalls the historic speech delivered by Mahatma Gandhi on the eve of the epic Salt March to Dandi in early 1930 as a protest against the salt tax instituted by the British through some 4,500 bone-shaped letters.
Mar. 1 - 20, 2011
Hall of Nations
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Exhibition: Reena Saini Kallat: Falling Fables
Reena Saini Kallat's Falling Fables is part of a series of works whose title references architectural ruins that are disintegrating and in a state of collapse.
Mar. 1 - 20, 2011
North Atrium Foyer
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Exhibition: Bharti Kher: I've Got Eyes at the Back of My Head
One of India's best-known contemporary artists, Bharti Kher brings her new work comprised of 5,000 vinyl bindis grouped to form targets on the surface of four windows in the Kennedy Center's Grand Foyer.
Mar. 1 - 20, 2011
Grand Foyer
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Exhibition: To Stir the Still Air – Pankha from the Collection of Jatin Das
Eminent contemporary artist Jatin Das has spent much of his time over the past several decades travelling and collecting traditional hand fans from all over the Indian subcontinent. He brings approximately 40 fans from his remarkable collection.
Mar. 1 - 20, 2011
North Gallery
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Exhibition: Kaleidoscope: Mapping India's Crafts
A large exhibition of traditional crafts from all over India is a central focus of maximum INDIA. Along with the exhibition, there will be live demonstrations by some expert craftsmen, as well as a crafts market.
Mar. 1 - 20, 2011
Atrium
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Exhibition: Treasures of the Gem Palace
Arguably India's most renowned producers of handmade jewelry, Jaipur's Gem Palace displays an array of exquisite jewelry from its vast collection.
Mar. 1 - 20, 2011
South Atrium Foyer
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Exhibition: SARI
The sari is the most representative apparel of India, a visual identity that has intrigued men and tempted women all over the world. Many unique examples of this extraordinary garment will be on display.
Mar. 1 - 20, 2011
Hall of States
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Exhibition: Thukral & Tagra: Hi! I am India
Hi! I am India is an interactive playspace for children that presents interesting facts about life in modern India and dispels common stereotypes through a sticker activity station and also features books and videos.
Mar. 1 - 20, 2011
South Gallery
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Exhibition: Craft Demonstrations: J. Niranjan, Satya Narayan Lal Karn, & Moti Karn
Observe some of the world's most gifted artisans as they create their crafts.
Mar. 1 - 20, 2011
Hall of States
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Guided Tour: The Crafts of India
Join scholars for an Explore the Arts guided tour through Kaleidoscope: Mapping India's Crafts and Treasures of the Gem Palace.
Fri., Mar. 4, 2011, 10:30 AM
Roof Terrace
$5.00
