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The work, and colourful and turbulent lives of Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) and Diego Rivera (1886-1957) continue to capture the world's imagination. Frida's intimate self-portraits and Diego's panoramic murals define the cultural identity of twentieth-century Mexico and have given the pair international iconic status. 

Registration Fee: USD 10

Speaker: Chloë Sayer is an author and curator, specialising in the art and culture of Latin America. She has curated ethnographic collections for the British Museum, V&A, and ROM, as well as worked on documentaries for BBC and Channel 4. Recipient of Mexican govt's Ohtli medal for long-standing commitment to Mexican culture, Chloë lectures all over the world and is one of E.Y.H.O.'s favourite trip leaders for our Mexico tours.

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While Frida Kahlo is respected today as a great artist, she is also admired for her flamboyant and courageous way of dressing. This talk explores her respect for indigenous cultures after the Revolution of 1910.  Kahlo's vibrant rebozos, embroidered blouses, handwoven huipiles, and outré accessories allowed her to express an inimitable style which continues to inspire designers and fashionistas the world over.

Registration Fee: USD 10

Speaker: Chloë Sayer is an author and curator, specialising in the art and culture of Latin America. She has curated ethnographic collections for the British Museum, V&A, and ROM, as well as worked on documentaries for BBC and Channel 4. Recipient of Mexican govt's Ohtli medal for long-standing commitment to Mexican culture, Chloë lectures all over the world and is one of E.Y.H.O.'s favourite trip leaders for our Mexico tours.

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Chef Geeta invited us into her kitchen to explore myths and traditions of Diwali while focusing on the food that brings us together. Cook along or just watch. Catch the recorded session here.

FREE, limited space. Once you register, you will receive an ingredient list along with recipe.

Speaker: Geeta Maini -chef, teacher, and author of "Khaanasutra of Indian Cuisine." Geeta has led E.Y.H.O. culinary tours to India and Myanmar. 

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Royal intrigues, palace tussles, power grabs, and the real reason why the world's most beautiful building was built. A synthesis of the latest scholarship on the Taj Mahal complex with additional framing of northern India's "exposed zone" and the Mughal connection to the Timurids.

Registration Fee: USD 10

Speaker: Dr. Justin Jacobs is an associate professor of history at American University and the author of several books, editor of the Silk Road Journal and develops material for the Great Courses. He speaks at several academic institutions including the Smithsonian. 

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Travel to a Bollywood of yore for a behind-the-scenes look at the dying art of handpainted Bollywood posters. Meet the creative geniuses of which only a handful remain, and who, despite their limited resources gave a “larger than life” image to actors whom they had never actually met. 

Free, limited space. 

Speaker Ali Adil Khan is founder of and curator at Toronto-based South Asian Gallery of Arts.

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A talk that showcases India's least-known edifices: magnificent subterranean stepwells that remain largely unknown. These unique water-harvesting structures—marvels of architecture, engineering, and art—proliferated throughout the subcontinent for over a millennium. Victoria Lautman, author of "Vanishing Stepwells of India" (2017)  speaks about what ultimately became an obsession with the country’s vanishing stepwells. 

Free, limited space. Watch the talk here 

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