VIDEO: Raja Ravi Varma's legacy and influence
By Tarun Nagesh
September 2025
Explore the legacy of one of India’s most iconic artists, Raja Ravi Varma (1848–1906). Renowned for his vivid portrayals of Hindu gods and epic tales, Ravi Varma’s works have been reproduced and cherished across the world since the late nineteenth century. A significant selection of these works is featured in the exhibition 'The God of Small Things: Faith and Popular Culture'.
Here, special guests discuss Ravi Varma’s lasting impact on faith, cinema and contemporary art, and reflect on the importance of celebrating and preserving his legacy.
Speakers
Anubhav Nath, Founder Director, Ojas Art
Chaitanya Sambrani, Associate Professor, Centre for Art History and Theory, Australian National University
Host
Tarun Nagesh, Curatorial Manager, Asian and Pacific Art, QAGOMA
Feature image: A Raja Ravi Varma oleograph undergoes conservation treatment at the Queensland Art Gallery, September 2025 / Photograph: S Do Rozario, QAGOMA
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VIDEO: Conserving Raja Ravi Varma oleographs
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