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About the Exhibition
Networks of the Past: A Study Gallery of India and the Ancient World presents key moments that have profoundly influenced human society, viewed through a thematic rather than purely chronological framework. The exhibition builds upon the success of earlier CSMVS initiatives, India and the World: A History in Nine Stories (2017-18), organised in collaboration with the British Museum, and Ancient Sculptures: India Egypt Assyria Greece Rome (2023-24), developed with the British Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, and several leading Indian museums. These projects form part of a unique series of global partnerships initiated by CSMVS under Getty’s Sharing Collections Program.
The curatorial team at CSMVS conceptualised the overarching narrative with India at its centre, creating a rooted yet globally connected perspective on the ancient world. The gallery has been developed through sustained dialogue with curators from partner institutions and scholars from the represented regions. Every object has been jointly selected and interpreted to engage Indian audiences in new ways, resulting in a truly collaborative and inclusive curatorial process.
About CSMVS
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS), Mumbai’s premier museum, stands as a vibrant centre for art, history, and culture. Established in 1922, it houses over 70,000 objects spanning ancient to contemporary times, offering insights into India’s rich heritage and its connections with the wider world.
Beyond its collections, CSMVS is a space for learning, dialogue, and discovery—where exhibitions, research, and public programmes bring the past into conversation with the present. Set within a heritage building and lush gardens, the museum continues to inspire curiosity and appreciation for humanity’s shared cultural legacy.
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