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Art from Indigenous Communities in India highlights shared traditions

Also, what makes a pick-up line effective?

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  • Alexandra Stein
Mayank Shyam, Origin of Life, 2011, acrylic on canvas. © 2015

 Sneha Ganguly / BINDU modern Gallery

Mayank Shyam, Origin of Life, 2011, acrylic on canvas. © 2015


A unique art exhibit opened recently at the Susquehanna Art Museum’s Beverlee and Bill Lehr Gallery.

Titled “Many Visions; Many Versions: Art from Indigenous Communities in India,” the exhibit features drawings and paintings from contemporary artists who represent the four major indigenous artistic traditions known to India.

The work is displayed thematically, rather than being separated into different sections based on their cultural association and showcases the shared artistic styles and traditions.

Alice Anne Schwab, Executive Director, and Lauren Nye, Director of Exhibitions with the Susquehanna Art Museum will appear on Smart Talk to discuss the exhibit.  The owner of the collection, Umesh Gaur, will join the discussion via phone.

Alice Anne Schwab and Lauren Nye appear on Smart Talk on February 14, 2020.

Alexandra Stein

Alice Anne Schwab and Lauren Nye appear on Smart Talk on February 14, 2020.

Also, Friday is Valentine’s Day and an opportunity to take a closer look at love and relationships. Joining Smart Talk is Professor T. Joel Wade, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at Bucknell University, who teaches a class on beauty and attraction. Wade will appear in the studio to share insights from a study into the effectiveness of pick-up lines and the influence of attraction.

Professor T. Joel Wade, Ph.D. appeared on Smart Talk on February 14, 2020.

Alexandra Stein

Professor T. Joel Wade, Ph.D. appeared on Smart Talk on February 14, 2020.

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