Monday 3 November
Georgina Bexon
Koh-i-Noor
From an Indian riverbed thousands of years ago to the Tower of London – this is the fascinating story of the Koh-i-Noor, ‘Mountain of Light’, the most famous diamond in the world. The story of this celebrated diamond is not only intriguing but also full of surprises; it has been the subject of desire, jealousy, intrigue, passion and political chicanery. This talk follows the journey of this fabulous diamond from the depths of early Indian history through the bloody history of the Mughals to the power and politics of the British Empire, illustrated by extraordinary artists who were committed to describing the events and emotions of their time.
Georgina Bexon is an international art historian who has lived and worked in the UK, Europe, USA and Singapore. Her practice includes lecturing, writing, consulting and collecting and she has developed a network of gallery and artist connections in Europe, the USA and India, which she visits regularly. Consultant Art Historian at the Oriental Club in London and an official tour guide at Tate Modern, Georgina is also presents at leading art institutions and international art conferences, most recently in New York, Paris and Lisbon. Georgina holds a BA in Art History from Southampton University, an MA in Arts Management and Policy from City, University of London and an MA in Art History from SOAS, University of London. Georgina is a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Arts Scholars and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and the Royal Asiatic Society.
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Lectures take place in Cinema 1, The Crossing Theatre. Arrival and greet from 6.30pm ready for a 7pm start. Lecture time is approximately 1 hour. Join us and our lecturer afterwards for drinks and canapés in the Crossing Theatre café, all included in your ticket price.
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