Programming for January.

Have you ever wondered what Bombay's modern homes looked like in the 1930s? And what is the connection between Art Deco and the interiors of these homes? The turn of the 20th century transformed several facets of life in Bombay. (1/7)

Modern amenities, travel and ideas shaped the city into the metropolis we recognise today. Key among these transformations were Bombay’s homes and how they were decorated, and the style we know as Art Deco had much to do with this. (2/7)

With its machine-age aesthetic, it is well known that Art Deco reshaped Bombay’s streetscapes in the late colonial period. But it also brought a similarly important – but lesser known – transformation to its interiors. (3/7)

Join our speaker Dr. Abigail McGowan, Professor of History, and Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Vermont, as she explores how the Deco style brought a wholly new approach to interior design. (4/7)

This new home decor depended on sleek lines, the transformative power of electricity, and novel materials like metal, glass, concrete, and veneer. Deco moved indoors to transform lived spaces and set new standards for interior design. (5/7)

An expert on material culture, politics, and everyday life in colonial South Asia, Dr. McGowan's lecture will explore how the new style came to life not just in Bombay’s iconic “picture palaces” but also offices, clubs, and homes across the city. (6/7)

Register here: forms.gle/eNpWaQrQwDMc4t… (7/7)

The Asiatic Society of Mumbai presents Jashn e Dastaan e Mumbai 2023 with the theme "On The Streets" which celebrates the city's vivid street life. Register for an in-person haibun workshop at Durbar Hall on 27 Jan 2023 at 2 - 5 pm/ ₹1000. rzp.io/l/Haibun #poetry