Join us for a talk by Nina Sabnani on Saturday, 04 February 2023 at 6.30 pm.

There are lived stories that never make it to the pages of history. They lie dormant as memories, unheard, often unacknowledged and disappear with the owners of memories. Through her collaborative work with the keepers of memory, Nina attempts to interpret and chronicle memories of individuals and communities and present these oral histories in the form of animated films. In this session, she will share some of her animated films and discuss her approach as well as the challenges of working with the memories of others.

About Nina Sabnani: 

Nina Sabnani is an artist and storyteller who uses film, illustration and writing to inform and enlighten her audience. Her animated films are often rich collaborations with artists and folk fablers and have earned critical acclaim worldwide. Nina’s research interests include exploring the dynamics between words and images in animated films and book illustrations. She is associated with IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay, School of Design UPES, Dehradun and is Chair, of Immersive Learning at Srishti Manipal Institute of Art Design, and Technology, Bangalore. Her film ‘Hum Chitra Banate Hain’ won the National Award in 2016. In 2018 she received The Big Little Book award: a lifetime achievement award for Illustration at the Tata Lit Live Festival, Mumbai.