Members Lecture The God of Small Things

Raja Ravi Varma, India 1848–1906 / Ravi Varma Press, Karla-Lonavla, India / Sheshnarayan (detail) printed 1894–1930 / Oleograph with Zardosi embroidery / 50.8 x 35.56cm / Purchased 2024 with funds from the Henry and Amanda Bartlett Trust through the QAGOMA Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art

Raja Ravi Varma, India 1848–1906 / Ravi Varma Press, Karla-Lonavla, India / Sheshnarayan (detail) printed 1894–1930 / Oleograph with Zardosi embroidery / 50.8 x 35.56cm / Purchased 2024 with funds from the Henry and Amanda Bartlett Trust through the QAGOMA Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art

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When

11.00 am – 12.00 pm, Wed 25 Jun 2025
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Where

Gallery of Modern Art, Cinema B

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible

What to Expect

Admission

  • Lecture only — Member

    Free

  • Lecture only — Member's Guest

    $10.00
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About

Delve deeper into QAGOMA exhibitions and displays at the monthly Members lecture. Join Tarun Nagesh, Curatorial Manager, Asian & Pacific Art, for an overview of ‘The God of Small Things: Faith and Popular Culture’.

The exhibition draws its title from Arundhati Roy’s evocative novel to explore the omnipresence of faith in the mundane and extraordinary alike. Centred around a rare collection of embellished oleographs by Raja Ravi Varma (India, 1848-1906), the exhibition delves into the intersection between devotional imagery and popular culture, capturing the divine as a living part of everyday life.

Bookings essential. Please note, the Members Lectures from May to August 2025 will be held in Cinema B due to temporary closure of Cinema A for maintenance work. Our capacity will be smaller than usual during this period, so it is essential to book a ticket to secure your place. Unbooked attendees cannot be guaranteed a seat on the day.

Members special offer

From June 2025, Lecture attendees will receive a special 20% discount voucher for use at QAGOMA's Food & Beverage outlets. Terms and conditions apply. You must attend the Lecture in person to obtain your discount voucher.

What to Expect

This event is for QAGOMA Members and their guests. Please contact members@qagoma.qld.gov.au in advance of the program if you have any access needs or queries about the event. Find out more about Accessibility at QAGOMA and planning your visit.

Participation and content

  • These events are a great way to meet fellow Members and many people attend solo.
  • Capacity is limited.
  • We ask all attendees to be kind, respectful, and courteous to all participants, speakers and staff at this event. This program will be monitored by QAGOMA staff to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our attendees, speakers and staff.

Sensory aspects

  • Speakers will use an amplified microphone.
  • A screen/projection will be used during the event.
  • This event will be held in Cinema B, which is a 110 seat theatre space, the lights will be turned down on the audience during the event. You can leave the space at any time and re-enter the event.
  • Chairs with backs will be available.
  • This event will be photographed by QAGOMA staff. If you do not wish to be photographed, please advise a QAGOMA staff member on arrival.
  • The Lecture will be recorded and later made available on the private Members YouTube playlist. Please email members@qagoma.qld.gov.au to request the link to a lecture recording.