Saturday, September 21, 2013

Not in Focus: Stories from Ahmedabad Slums


As some readers might know, I been doing some work with Amit Patel and Naoru Koizumi on slums. To show some of this work we have organised a photo exhibation. If you are in the DC area feel free to pass by and say hello.

Not in Focus: Stories from Ahmedabad Slums


School of Public Policy, Krasnow Institute for Advanced Study and Arts Management Program at George Mason University are pleased to invite you to the Founders Art Gallery on:


Tuesday, October 1, 2013
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Founders Art Gallery, George Mason University, Arlington Campus
3351 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201 (Click here for a map)

Featuring:
A photo exhibition that takes you inside the slums of Ahmedabad, India to experience challenges and indigenous solutions of citizens who are rarely in focus in the development process. (Exhibition will remain open through November 3, 2013). The photographs featured result from a research grant funded by NSF on slum formation in Ahmedabad, India, collaboratively carried out by George Mason University, CEPT University (India) and SAATH (India).

Screening of:
The Fourth World: A widely acclaimed documentary by Mark Volkers on individuals from slums around the world.
5:30 - 6:30 pm

Reception to follow
6:30 - 7:30 pm

This event is Free and Open to the Public. RSVP Here.

Contact Amit Patel at apatelh@gmu.edu for queries.


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