Director's Choice: Susan Newbold & Alex Rheault – February 28, 2010 1037 Silvermine Rd New Canaan, CT 06840 Description: Silvermine School of Art is pleased to present a special lecture and film presenting internationally respected art historian, writer and lecturer, Sunanda K. Sanyal. Originally from India, Sunanda Sanyal produced and directed "A Homecoming Spectacle," a documentary which explores the visual culture of Durga Pujo, an annual religio-cultural festival held in Kolkata, India. While examining some of the temporary public spectacles and installations produced for the festival by professional artists, his film offers an immigrant perspective with a focus on art. It explores many current contemporary concerns such as global awareness, cultural identity, handcrafting and art making in an increasing technological world and how commerce has become a part of the art experience. Mr. Sanyal, who holds a MFA in Visual Arts (painting and installation) from UCSD and an MFA in Art History from Ohio University as well as a PhD in Art History from Emory University, is currently an Associate Professor of Art History and Critical Studies at The Art Institute of Boston since 1999. Space is limited. Tickets can be purchased in advance through the School of Art Office. For More Information: Phone: 203-966-6668 ext. 2 Website: http://www.silvermineart.org E-mail