World Monuments Fund Lecture: An Architect’s Journey through the Indian Landscape Conserving the Old, Building the New
Thursday, February 26 at 5:30 PM
Presented by theWorld Monuments Fund(WMF) together with the Penn Museum, the 2026 Paul Mellon Lecture will be led by architect and urban conservationistBrinda Somaya. Drawing on decades of experience, she will explore the idea that architecture is not just about buildings and aesthetics, but also ab...
World Monuments Fund Lecture: An Architect’s Journey through the Indian Landscape Conserving the Old, Building the New
World Monuments Fund Lecture: An Architect’s Journey through the Indian Landscape Conserving the Old, Building the New
Presented by theWorld Monuments Fund(WMF) together with the Penn Museum, the 2026 Paul Mellon Lecture will be led by architect and urban conservationistBrinda Somaya. Drawing on decades of experience, she will explore the idea that architecture is not just about buildings and aesthetics, but also about people, politics, heritage conservation, and social responsibility.
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Presented by theWorld Monuments Fund(WMF) together with the Penn Museum, the 2026 Paul Mellon Lecture will be led by architect and urban conservationistBrinda Somaya. Drawing on decades of experience, she will explore the idea that architecture is not just about buildings and aesthetics, but also about people, politics, heritage conservation, and social responsibility.
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World Monuments Fund Lecture: An Architect’s Journey through the Indian Landscape Conserving the Old, Building the New starts at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 6:45 p.m.
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