Family Day Take Part event
Family Day Take Part eventSaturday 11 NovemberBrighton Museum and Brighton Dome11am–5pm, Free, drop in. All agesAfrican Night Fever and Brighton & Hove Black History bring you a day celebrating multi-cultural arts and heritage. Come and join in creative workshops, eat delicious food, and find out more about the diverse history and culture of our city, including the stories behind the new neon light artwork on the exterior of the Royal Pavilion by Chila Kumari Singh Burman.In collaboration with Believe in Me CIC and Writing Our Legacy.
Part of an IWM 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund commission in partnership with Brighton & Hove Museums.
Please book for the following free talks:
The Shining Lights of Service, with Chila Kumari Singh Burman MBE
12-1pm, MuseumLab, Brighton Museum
Discover the stories behind The Shining Lights of Service, the new neon installation on the balcony of the Royal Pavilion. Exploring its role as a hospital for wounded Indian soldiers during the First World War, Chila’s colourful neon sculptures also draw on the spectacle of the Pavilion interiors, where Asian symbols and motifs intermingle with signs of British imperialism. Chila’s work often explores the cultural syntheses she experienced growing up in Britain. Hear about the influences on Chila’s artistic journey, and her inspiration and the challenges of creating this new work. Chila will be in conversation with Simone Lacorbiniere, Brighton & Hove Museums Head of Culture Change
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Brighton, India and the First World War
Dr Kiran Sahota from Believe in Me CIC discovered the story of Indian soldiers hospitalised in Brighton during her own family research. Hear about her journey of exploration and the stories she delved into, such as Subadar Mir Dast, who received his Victoria Cross medal at the Royal Pavilion, and shared experiences of Indian soldiers from different faiths and backgrounds. Find out about how this can empower others to learn about their own history and inspire discussions around identity, community and remembrance. Kiran will be in conversation with Simone Lacorbiniere, Brighton & Hove Museums Head of Culture Change
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