Illustrated arts talk – KOH-I-NOOR

ArtsNational Narrabri – Illustrated arts talk:

KOH-I-NOOR

Presented by Georgina Bexon

From an Indian riverbed thousands of years ago to the Tower of London – this is the fascinating story of the Koh-I-Noor, the ‘Mountain of Light’. The story of this celebrated diamond is not only intriguing but also full of surprises. It has been the subject of desire, jealousy, intrigue, passion and political chicanery. This talk follows the journey of this fabulous diamond from the depths of early Indian history, throughout the bloody history of the Mughals, to the power and politics of the British Empire.

International art historian Georgina Bexon is Consultant Art Historian at the Oriental Club in London, an official tour guide at Tate Modern, and presents at leading art institutions and international art conferences, most recently in New York, Paris and Lisbon.

Arrivals from 6.30pm for a 7pm start

Cinema 1, The Crossing Theatre