Masterji was a well-known figure within Coventry as the first Indian photographer in the city. This exhibition showcases the portraits he took over his five-decades-long career and is accompanied by interviews with members of the pioneering generation of South Asian migrants in Coventry.
Supported by funding from Arts Council England and supported by Coventry City of Culture Trust
Photo: Masterji, Self-portrait with Kokila and balloon, 1971. ©The Masterji Estate
Explore the wider context of migration to the city and learn the challenges faced by many migrants coming to the UK.
Maganbhai Patel (1923 – 2018), better-known as Masterji, came to national attention in 2016 when, at the age of 94, he received his first solo exhibition as part of Coventry’s bid to become UK City of Culture.
Coventry-based artist Tarla Patel will lead a zine making workshop on Saturday 26 February at Compton Verney.
