"A theological look into the world of Phillumeny - A History of Indian Matchboxes" an illustrated talk by Robinson at The Attic, 36, Regal Building, Connaught Place > 6:30pm on 26th September 2014
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"A theological look into the world of Phillumeny - A History of Indian Matchboxes" an illustrated talk by Robinson
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The Attic, 36, Regal Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi-110001
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Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served basis)
Venue : The Attic, 36, Regal Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi-110001
Landmark : On Parliament Street close to 'The Shop' showroom & next to the 'Kwality' restaurant
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Metro : Nearest Metro Station - 'Rajiv Chowk' (Yellow Line and Blue Line)
Area : Connaught Place (CP)
Event Description : "A theological look into the world of Phillumeny - A History of Indian Matchboxes" an illustrated talk by Robinson.
If Religion survives, so will the matchbox industry
Along with a curated exhibition of over 800 Matchboxes which can be viewed also on saturday from 12 noon to 6 pm.
People collect many things - old gramophone records, stamps, film posters, coins among the more sensible collectors and then there are collectors of old milk bottles, airline teaspoons and sick bags, burnt food. There is even a Burnt Food Museum. Where does Phillumeny, the hobby of collecting matchboxes, and other match related items come in?
The humble Matchbox has been an integral part of human life for more than a century and the idea of light is an important part of most religious traditions, evoked in scriptures and rituals.
In India, the matchbox industry has been a thriving cottage industry. What makes the Indian matchbox really special is the iconography of its wide array of labels ranging from the profane to the profound. The simplicity of the imagery including various animals, gods and goddesses, national symbols and even politicians make these collections representative of the pop and film culture of modern India.
The talk will explore these and some more interesting aspects on the subject.
Robinson, an alumnus of St. Stephen's College, Delhi is a Theologian, Meditation Practitioner, Poet, Art Critic and Heritage Walks Curator based primarily in Delhi. He describes himself as a traveller in life who intends to journey well, with his pockets full of matchboxes.
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Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served basis)
Venue : The Attic, 36, Regal Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi-110001
Landmark : On Parliament Street close to 'The Shop' showroom & next to the 'Kwality' restaurant
Venue Info : Events | About | Parking and Location | Map
Metro : Nearest Metro Station - 'Rajiv Chowk' (Yellow Line and Blue Line)
Area : Connaught Place (CP)
Event Description : "A theological look into the world of Phillumeny - A History of Indian Matchboxes" an illustrated talk by Robinson.
If Religion survives, so will the matchbox industry
Along with a curated exhibition of over 800 Matchboxes which can be viewed also on saturday from 12 noon to 6 pm.
People collect many things - old gramophone records, stamps, film posters, coins among the more sensible collectors and then there are collectors of old milk bottles, airline teaspoons and sick bags, burnt food. There is even a Burnt Food Museum. Where does Phillumeny, the hobby of collecting matchboxes, and other match related items come in?
The humble Matchbox has been an integral part of human life for more than a century and the idea of light is an important part of most religious traditions, evoked in scriptures and rituals.
In India, the matchbox industry has been a thriving cottage industry. What makes the Indian matchbox really special is the iconography of its wide array of labels ranging from the profane to the profound. The simplicity of the imagery including various animals, gods and goddesses, national symbols and even politicians make these collections representative of the pop and film culture of modern India.
The talk will explore these and some more interesting aspects on the subject.
Robinson, an alumnus of St. Stephen's College, Delhi is a Theologian, Meditation Practitioner, Poet, Art Critic and Heritage Walks Curator based primarily in Delhi. He describes himself as a traveller in life who intends to journey well, with his pockets full of matchboxes.
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"A theological look into the world of Phillumeny - A History of Indian Matchboxes" an illustrated talk by Robinson at The Attic, 36, Regal Building, Connaught Place > 6:30pm on 26th September 2014
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