The conference accompanies The Fabric of India exhibition at the V & A Museum. Day 2 at The Courtauld, titled The Politics of Craft, will discuss the way the textile industry has shaped contemporary art and politics in India. It will take place in two parts, with 30-minute papers in each section. The first session, convened by Dr Jahnavi Phalkey, will focus on textiles and technology. The second part, convened by Professor Deborah Swallow and Zehra Jumabhoy, will tackle the use of textiles in contemporary Indian art. Both will discuss how ‘Indian’ textiles have played a part in defining – and problematising – notions of cultural and national identity. The event will culminate with a panel discussion including all the speakers, followed by a reception.
This event was made possible with the financial support of the Helen Hamlyn Trust.
Find out more about Day 1 of the conference at the V&A.
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