How Bombay went from a fort city to a bustling metropolis
A new exhibition charts Bombay's passage through the centuries via paintings, photographs and prints.
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Notable Quotes
"Together they invite us to see the city itself as a kind of artwork: layered, complex and made up of many different experiences."
— Gyan Prakash , Academic
"Even the early British picturesque views of the sea and boats include human figures, reminding us that the environment was always shaped by human activity."
— Gyan Prakash , Academic
Key People
Chittaprosad was an artist known for his sharp social and political critique.
Dev Anand was a prominent Indian actor and filmmaker.
Dilip Kumar was a legendary Indian actor, often referred to as the 'Tragedy King' of Bollywood.
Gyan Prakash is a curator of the exhibition organised by DAG art gallery.
JH Thakkar was the founder of India Photo Studio in Dadar and a prominent photographer.
Meena Kumari was a beloved Indian film actress and poet.
Nargis was a famous Indian film actress known for her roles in classic Indian cinema.
Raj Kapoor is an executive producer and showrunner for the Academy Awards.
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A new exhibition charts Bombay's passage through the centuries via paintings, photographs and prints.
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