Lecture 8: Land of the Monkey God

About
Shrines, stupas, cave temples, colonial grandeur and modernist architecture – a look at the history of this beautiful island through its intriguing art and culture. For much of Sri Lanka’s past, Buddhist and Hindu have lived alongside each other peaceably and much of the nation’s culture is evidence of this spirit of tolerance and generosity. This talk examines the fascinating story of Sri Lankan art and the original minds, talents and spirits that created this unique visual world.Georgina Bexon is an international art historian who has lived and worked in the UK, Europe, USA and Singapore. Her practice includes lecturing, writing, consulting and collecting and she has developed a network of gallery and artist connections in Europe, the USA and India. Consultant Art Historian at the Oriental Club in London and a tour guide at Tate Modern, Georgina also presents at leading art institutions and international art conferences. Georgina holds a BA in Art History from Southampton University
Date
Friday 10 October 2025 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (UTC+10)Location
Cudgegong Valley Public School
Mudgee NSW 2850