Partition’s Impact Through Art + Poetry (Los Altos)
Los Altos History Musem | 51 S. San Antonio Rd, Los Altos
Event Details
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Los Altos History Museum explores the healing power of art and storytelling in a program focused on the human impact of one of the largest forced migrations of the 20th century. Titled “Interpreting the Partition through Poetry and Art,” the event will be held on Wednesday, May 20, from 5:30 – 7pm, and features acclaimed visual artist, author, and Partition historian Tanya Momi.
Momi is the author of Daughter of a Refugee: India’s Partition—History, Memory, and Art, inspired by her father’s personal experience during Partition and the memories carried across generations.
Attendees will hear directly from the artist about her creative process in interpreting historical trauma and view her paintings.
Admission is $15; free for Museum members. Register at losaltoshistory.org/partitionviapoetryandart.
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Cost: FREE*
