Meet with the Artist: Arpita Shah
Join photographic artist Arpita Shah at Upton House and Gardens to discuss the making of her acclaimed series Modern Muse, which opens for display today.
Drawing from and subverting the conventions of Mughal and Indian miniature paintings from ancient to pre-colonial times, Arpita Shah’s Modern Muse visually and conceptually explores the ever-shifting identities and representations of South Asian women in contemporary Britain.
The portraits give an insight into the perspectives of what it means to be a young British and Asian woman, while also challenging the lack of visibility of women of colour as ‘Muses’ in Western art history.
Modern Muse was commissioned by GRAIN Projects and was made with women in Birmingham and the West Midlands, supported by Arts Council England. Kindly lent by The Centre for British Photography.
Celebrate the opening of 'Modern Muse', as Shah discusses the inspiration behind the series, the collaborations that shaped it and the process of creation.
Please note:
- Standard admissions charges apply to non-members on arrival.
- Meet in the Squash Court Gallery.
- The Squash Court Gallery has step-free access via the Orchard.
- Children are welcome, supervised by parent/guardian.
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Join photographic artist Arpita Shah at Upton House and Gardens to discuss the making of her acclaimed series Modern Muse, which opens for display today.
Drawing from and subverting the conventions of Mughal and Indian miniature paintings from ancient to pre-colonial times, Arpita Shah’s Modern Muse visually and conceptually explores the ever-shifting identities and representations of South Asian women in contemporary Britain.
The portraits give an insight into the perspectives of what it means to be a young British and Asian woman, while also challenging the lack of visibility of women of colour as ‘Muses’ in Western art history.
Modern Muse was commissioned by GRAIN Projects and was made with women in Birmingham and the West Midlands, supported by Arts Council England. Kindly lent by The Centre for British Photography.
Celebrate the opening of 'Modern Muse', as Shah discusses the inspiration behind the series, the collaborations that shaped it and the process of creation.
Please note:
- Standard admissions charges apply to non-members on arrival.
- Meet in the Squash Court Gallery.
- The Squash Court Gallery has step-free access via the Orchard.
- Children are welcome, supervised by parent/guardian.
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