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CBC Radio : Metro Morning : Big Stories, Little India

Big Stories, Little India presents a rare opportunity to hear first-hand narrative accounts about the Gerrard Street neighbourhood and to view contemporary art projects inspired by these stories. Initiated by SAVAC in partnership with [murmur], this project engages aspects of oral history alongside the process of art making. Artists Ambereen Siddiqui, Amin Rehman, Avantika Bawa, Brendan Fernandes, Rashmi Varma and Zaheed Mawani use a variety of approaches to visualize the stories of South Asian immigrants to the neighborhood. Launching on August 25th, Big Stories, Little India highlights the best-kept secrets of the Gerrard India Bazaar.

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