Genders of Indian Music Exhibition‌

Siva, the Lord Whose Half is Woman (Ardhanarisvara) Mankot School, Western Punjab Hills, c. 1710-20

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• Throughout the Festival*
• Free Admission
  No booking required
• The Exhibition Room, Ron Cooke Hub, University of York (map)
• Wheelchair accessible

Event details

 
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Since ancient Vedic times, the people of South Asia have seen and worshipped Shakti as the feminine force and the other half of Shiva – the masculine energy later represented in the concept of Ardhanarisvar. The image of Shiva and Shakti (Parvati) as one body – half man half woman – symbolises the unity and inseparability of masculine and female energies driving the universe.

Presented by the Asian Music Circuit, the exhibition is inspired by this symbolism of the equality of male and female as one and explores the different qualities and energies that men and women have brought to the evolution of Indian music. It looks at divine and human musicians, how music is seen as being feminine or masculine, gendered musical spaces, contesting gender, and the impact of colonisation and globalisation. Expertly written story boards are illustrated with the use of images and audio-visual recordings.

The Asian Music Circuit‌

The Asian Music Circuit (AMC) has been at the forefront in the production and promotion in the UK of the music culture of South Asia for the last 26 years, creating and curating some of the most iconic and innovative events in this field in the UK.

*Please note that the exhibition will be closed on the following dates and times:

Wednesday 7 June, 4pm to 10pm

Friday 9 June, 5pm to 10pm

Saturday 10 June, 4pm to 10pm

Monday 12 June, 11am to 4pm

Tuesday 13 June, All day

Wedneday 14 June, 9am to 4pm

Thursday 15 June, 11am to 5pm