Artistic Responses to Empire and Colonialism and its Legacies
Contemporary art duo, the Singh Twins (Amrit and Rabindra Kaur) have exhibited their work across the globe from Britain and Continental Europe through to India and North America. Their most recent exhibition, ‘Slaves of Fashion’, questions both the historic and ongoing trade in Indian textiles.
In this talk, the Twins will discuss crucial themes that their work addresses from colonialism, and cultural ownership through to the politics and ethics of trade. Today’s international artists actually began their careers as students at the University of Chester, so this talk will be something of a homecoming for the Twins.
Speaker: The Singh Twins (Contemporary British Artists)
Date: Thursday 3 April 2025, 6:00pm
Venue: Wheeler Building, Chester Lecture Theatre CRV 139.
COST – All CSRKEI public lectures are free to attend and currently advertised through Ticket Tailor
Any access restrictions (i.e. minimum age) – no minimum age
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Contact person and contact details
Tim Grady, Institute Director – t.grady@chester.ac.uk
Sue Bright, Institute Admin Assistant –s.bright@chester.ac.uk
How to get there
Access is via main Wheeler Building reception, located in the centre of Chester on Castle Drive by the River Dee. It is accessible via the M53, A55, A483, A51 and A41, and public transport from the city centre.
Cycling
There are cycle shelters at Queen’s Park which are marked with a yellow circle and the letter C on University location maps.
Public Transport
Chester railway station is a 20-minute walk from Wheeler and the Arriva 1 and 11 run frequent services that stop within a short walking distance. The Arrowebrook Coaches 26 also stops nearby. Parking is not available for students at Wheeler, however, all three Park and Ride routes, PR1, PR2 and PR3 have connections within walking distance to the site.
Parking
For alternative car parks, including the nearby Little Roodee, see the Cheshire West and Chester Council website.