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British Library Curators’ Lunchtime Lecture: A Silk Road Oasis

The British Library 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB

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British Library curators, Melodie Doumy and Kitty Liu provide an insider’s view of the exhibition, A Silk Road Oasis: Life in Ancient Dunhuang. They will walk you through the entire process, from shaping the exhibition’s narrative to the final touches. Discover how each object was carefully selected to highlight Dunhuang’s rich history of commercial, diplomatic, religious and intellectual exchanges, and learn how the gallery design evokes the atmosphere of this vibrant cultural hub on the Silk Roads. You will also hear about the immersive soundscape, specifically commissioned to complement and enhance the display.