Postcards are all about nostalgia and this is an exhibition that epitomises all that and more while telling tales of the early 20th Century.

With approximately 80 postcards from the MAP collection most of which have been gifted by Kenneth X and Joyce Robbins, the exhibition delves into print culture, identities, and the imprint of colonialism on undivided India.

The contrast of the postcards that have collections from both European presses and Indian presses are a delight to see here.

The co curators of the exhibition, Meghana Kuppa and Khushi Bansal took me through the exhibition sharing many anecdotes that they have found while choosing them.

Read the full story that first appeared in Our Bangalore dated Apr 20-Apr 26, 2024 here:

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