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Flora Indica Exhibition Exposes Colonial History Through Art

1/6/2026

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The exhibition Flora Indica at Kew Gardens features 52 illustrations commissioned by British botanists from Indian artists between 1790 and 1850.
Dr. Sita Reddy, curator, and Henry Noltie, curator, say the works reveal darker aspects of imperialism.
The Singh Twins contributed to the exhibition to educate visitors about the colonial history behind these illustrations.
The exhibition runs until April 12, 2026.

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The exhibition Flora Indica at Kew Gardens features 52 illustrations commissioned by British botanists from Indian artists between 1790 and 1850.
Dr. Sita Reddy, curator, and Henry Noltie, curator, say the works reveal darker aspects of imperialism.
The Singh Twins contributed to the exhibition to educate visitors about the colonial history behind these illustrations.
The exhibition runs until April 12, 2026.