Tour The God of Small Things

Raja Ravi Varma, India 1848–1906 / Ravi Varma Press, Karla-Lonavla, India / Vishnu-Garud Wahan printed 1894–1930 / Oleograph with Zardosi embroidery / 71.12 x 50.8cm / 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 / Vishnu-Garud Wahan printed 1894–1930 / Oleograph with Zardosi embroidery / 71.12 x 50.8cm / Purchased 2024 with funds from the Henry and Amanda Bartlett Trust through the QAGOMA Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / View full image

When

1.00 – 1.45 pm, Sat 20 Sep 2025
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Where

Queensland Art Gallery, Galleries 5 & 6 (Henry and Amanda Bartlett Galleries)

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Auslan Interpreted

What to Expect

Admission

Free

About

Join experts for an in-depth tour of the exhibition ‘The God of Small Things: Faith and Popular Culture’. Discover how works from QAGOMA’s contemporary Asian collection are juxtaposed with rare works by Raja Ravi Varma.

Speakers:

  • Anubhav Nath, Founder Director, Ojas Art
  • Tarun Nagesh, Curatorial Manager, Asian & Pacific Art, QAGOMA
  • Abigail Bernal, Associate Curator, Asian Art, QAGOMA

This program is supported by the Centre for Australia-India Relations.

Anubhav Nath / Image courtesy the speaker

Anubhav Nath / Image courtesy the speaker / View full image

Anubhav Nath

Anubhav Nath is the founder director of Ojas Art, an arts initiative promoting Indian contemporary art, with a focus on the Indian Indigenous Arts. A full-time arts professional with an interest in writing, social development, mentorship and historical automobiles, he has spearheaded, facilitated, and is currently engaged in diverse projects.

Performance: Total by Angela Goh on Asia Pacific Triennial Opening Weekend / November 2024 / Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane / Photograph: Katie Bennett, QAGOMA /

Performance: Total by Angela Goh on Asia Pacific Triennial Opening Weekend / November 2024 / Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane / Photograph: Katie Bennett, QAGOMA / / View full image

‘The God of Small Things’ Opening Day Celebrations

Sat 20 Sep | Free discussions, tours and performances.

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What to Expect

Here’s what to expect at this event.

Everyone is welcome! Please contact events.plus@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

  • You are welcome to come with a friend or by yourself. Many people attend the Gallery solo.
  • This tour is designed as a space to ask questions and engage in respectful discussion. You can participate in discussion, ask questions, or just listen.
  • 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. Please let us know in advance if you are hard of hearing so we can make this talk accessible for you.
  • This program will be Auslan interpreted.
  • The speakers will move through the gallery space to speak to different artworks.
  • Chairs without backs will be available for seating. Please let staff know if you require a chair with a back.
  • The Gallery air conditioning is set to 21°C to conserve the artworks.
  • This event may be photographed by QAGOMA staff. If you do not wish to be photographed, please advise a QAGOMA staff member on arrival.