Stories of Indian Cinema
Preview of Two Exhibitions: Abandoned and Rescued and Nandita Raman: Cinema Play House
6 p.m. Curators’ Remarks and Conversation with Artist Nandita Raman in the Dryden Theatre
6:30–8 p.m. Exhibition Preview in the Museum
8 p.m. Devdas Film Screening in the Dryden Theatre
Curators Jurij Meden and William Green will give remarks, and artist Nandita Raman will join in the conversation. Cash bar and light refreshments. Free to members, $15 general, $10 students. Devdas screening included with event admission. Reservations required: (585) 327-4850 or [email protected].
Over a professional life spanning seven decades, Edward Steichen (1879–1973) established himself as one of the most important figures in the history of photography. What is less known is that for much of that time, Steichen devoted himself to the nurturing of plants and gardens, an activity that sustained him and through which he developed ardently held beliefs regarding the relationship of art, nature, and creativity.