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The exhibition features books printed in Ireland from the early twentieth century to this past decade, showing the development of Irish book art over the century. A recurring theme, particularly in early publications, is the influence of early Irish art forms in the various design and decorative elements of the books. The selection of fonts, illustrations, and decorative styles were carefully considered by the printers and publishers, and this small variety of books demonstrates various aspects of the art of printing and book design practiced in Ireland. The facsimile Book of Kells is on display, as this and other illuminated manuscripts are a touchstone of sorts for book art in Ireland, particularly at the time of the Irish Literary Revival and the Irish Language Revival. Publishing houses featured in the exhibit include the Dun Emer Press and Cuala Press, Colm Ó Lochlainn’s Sign of the Three Candles Press, Liam Miller’s Dolmen Press, and the contemporary Stoney Road Press and Salvage Press. While the books in this exhibit cover a range of subjects from industry to ornithology, most are literary works, and a number of the books are editions of texts from Gaelic literature, including Thomas Kinsella’s translation of Táin Bó Cuailgne (The Tain), illustrated by Louis le Brocquy. The selection exhibited represents only part of the very extensive collection of important Irish printing presses held by the Hesburgh Libraries. Exhibit Tours Tours of the exhibit may be arranged for classes and other groups by contacting Aedín Clements at (574) 631-0497 or aclemen1@nd.edu. Additional curator-led tours are open to the public at noon on the following Fridays:February 24 March 10 March 31 April 7 April 21This exhibit is curated by Aedín Ní Bhróithe Clements, Irish Studies Librarian and Curator of Irish Studies Collections. This and other exhibits within the Hesburgh Libraries are generously supported by the McBrien Special Collections Endowment. All exhibits are free and open to the public during business hours.

Pandit Kaivalya Kumar Gurav hails from the Kirana Gharana (a leading Hindustani singing tradition and style). His grandfather, Pandit Ganapatrao Gurav (one of the direct disciples of the legendary Ustad Karim Khan, the founder of Kirana Gharana) trained his father, Pandit Sangameshwar Gurav, who in turn trained him. Gifted with a naturally high-pitched, mellifluous voice, Pandit Kaivalya Kumar’s rendition of ragas is marked by rigorous technique, infallible rhythm, imaginative content and aesthetic excellence. He was one of the youngest Hindustani classical vocalists to receive, at the age of thirty-five, a top-grade categorization from All India Radio and Doordarshan, India’s national television network. He has received several awards and honors, including the Aditya Vikram Birla Purashkar (Mumbai), the Sarbasheshtra Kala Purashkar (Kolkata) and the Raza Foundation Outstanding Performance Award (New Delhi), and has several albums to his credit, including ‘Arunodaya’ and ‘Madhura Ninaad’. He has performed in the US, UK, France, Canada, Singapore, Australia and the Gulf region and, of course, India.Pandit Subhen Chatterjee trained under the illustrious tabla maestro, Pandit Swapan Chowdhury. Although trained in the Lucknow Gharana tradition, his playing draws on a variety of Gharana styles, which make him a unique and distinctive performer. He has performed in many concerts, as a soloist and by accompanying such luminaries as Bhimsen Joshi, Girija Devi, Jasraj, V. G. Jog, the Mishra Brothers, Rashid Khan, Shahid Parvez, Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Manilal Nag and Ramesh Mishra. For further information, contact: Amitava Dutt (574-2730928)Admission: FREE We are grateful to the Asian Indian Classical Music Society (AICMS) benefactors and members, the University of Notre Dame, and the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, for making this concert possible.Review the poster for more information.