India — The Living Arts to Light Up the Canadian Museum of Civilization in May 2000
Hull, Quebec, November 25, 1999 — The Canadian Museum of Civilization (CMC) will open a major new exhibition in May 2000 called India — The Living Arts. Co-presented by Nortel Networks and with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, India — The Living Arts will transport visitors into the heart of one of the world's most enduring cultures.
Presented as a series of vibrant, interactive settings, India — The Living Arts brings visitors face to face with the arts of South Asia. Breathtaking historical works of art and crafts are displayed in distinct, evocative environments where visitors will appreciate how jewellers, textile artists, potters, carvers, painters and many others create new works using age-old traditions.
The Museum has planned a full slate of programmes and activities to enhance the exhibition. Throughout the summer and fall of 2000, the Museum's outdoor Plaza will be transformed into a lush and exotic Indian garden. Indoors, a year-long performing arts series sponsored by the Canada Council for the Arts will introduce museum-goers to some of Canada's finest South Asian dancers, musicians, singers and actors. Adding to the excitement, a film series sponsored by Bell Canada and the Canadian Film Institute and a literary series presented by the National Library of Canada will feature the best in contemporary South Asian film and literature. An Indian-inspired fashion show, workshops, craft demonstrations, lectures and other special programming will round out this season-long celebration of India's rich culture and artistic legacy. Other sponsors include multilingual/multicultural broadcaster CFMT-TV, which will be providing promotional support, and Royal Bank who has recently committed to be a programme sponsor.
"The artistic traditions of India have recently shown immense influence on popular culture," says Joe Geurts, Acting President and CEO of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation. "From richly embroidered clothing and Indian-inspired interior decorating, to henna body painting and Indian jewellery, there is evidence of strong interest in this rich and ancient culture. We are pleased to present the living arts of India, showcasing the enduring artistic techniques which continue to inform India's daily life, from court and temple to city and marketplace."
"As a multicultural and global company, we are pleased to sponsor the living arts of India exhibition at the Canadian Museum of Civilization," says Clarence Chandran, President, Carrier and Service Provider Solutions, Nortel Networks.
India — The Living Arts will be presented in the Special Exhibitions Hall of the Canadian Museum of Civilization from May 5, 2000 to February 18, 2001.
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