THE GREATEST EXTRAVAGANZA OF CINEMA’S ART

The first exhibition, The Golden Age of Hollywood, 1910–1960s , is part of an Indo-American Cinematic dialogue and a key learning module for India Studies. The exhibition traces major movements from the path-breaking Silent Era of Hollywood where Comedy to German Expressionism dominated; from the Historical Epics to Science-Fiction and Horror, from the focus on the Auteur to Stardom, and beyond.

The next exhibition, Highlights of Indian Cinematography, 1913–1973 , traces the visual history of Indian cinematography, foregrounding key personalities, craft, technologies, and aesthetic choices behind the camera. The work of Faredoon A. Irani, the Mitry Brothers, Shombhu Mitra, Dilip Basu, Radhu Karmakar, R.D. Mathur, V.K. Murthy, and others is highlighted.

The incorporation of song and music as integral narrative elements sets Indian cinema apart from many other global cinematic traditions. The Heart of Cinema as a Critical Educational Resource - The Song-Synopsis Booklet, showcases a unique film object that was part publicity material, part souvenir, and part practical guide for audiences.

The exhibition 'Significant Artworks of Landmark Films of Bombay Cinema 1940–80s' showcases key original artworks and hoardings of films along with rare and vintage three to six to twelve sheet posters.

The World of Satyajit Ray through the lens of Nemai Ghosh, 1969–1990 offers a rare glimpse into the life and work of one of cinema’s greatest auteurs.

The magnificent Vintage Polish & Japanese Designed Posters, 1950–80s offers a striking selection of film posters from two of the world’s most distinctive graphic traditions.

The unique exhibition which juxtaposes the refined covers of the International Film Festival Catalogue and the larger-than-life glory of the Film Jubilee Trophy.

A Tribute to the Greatest Epic Indian Film – Mughal-e-Azam brings alive the classic film through a diverse range of memorabilia.

A Homage to the Cinema of Dharmendra · Celebrating the Birth Centenary of filmmaker Shakti Samanta · A Tribute to the Cinema of Sharmila Tagore

The exhibitions showcase a vast constellation of objects, as a vast intellectual-aesthetic paradigm, The Cine Object Categories chart, that extends the life of the film beyond the screen.

The exhibitions showcase a vast constellation of objects, as a vast intellectual-aesthetic paradigm (See CINE Object Categories chart) that extends the life of the film beyond the screen. Ephemeral artworks and publicity materials like posters, lobby cards, stills, booklets, pamphlets, fan mail, along with Jubilee trophies, memorabilia, and other ancillary artefacts, evoke the aura of cinema and the cultural worlds it inhabits.

These film objects are crucial nodes for accessing and understanding film histories and creating a meaningful cinematic culture, beyond the passion for cinema. Together, these twelve exhibitions, present different facets of world cinema, while focusing on Bombay cinema. Never before has such a wide range of rare vintage film material been exhibited in one place.