The 30-minute film, Encounters, within the Saloon on the first floor of the Hall, provides an insight into the artefacts on display. The film captures the encounters between Tibetan people and three selected artefacts. It is split into four chapters, giving visitors the option to watch one section, explore the three pieces displayed in the adjoining room and return to watch further chapters as they wish.
Courtesy Nyima Murry and Jim Stephenson
Nyima Murry: Through telling the human story, I hope the audience can gain a new layer of understanding and appreciation of the objects. They aren’t simply historically important, but they are culturally important to the Tibetan community today. Tibetan heritage and culture are not fixed behind glass screens, but continue to be dynamic and alive, and I hope this film inspires audiences to celebrate these untold stories.
More objects from countries as diverse as Japan and Turkey, Korea, and Nepal, can be found within The Museum at Kedleston on the ground floor. The largest group of objects originate from India and reflect the period when the 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston was Viceroy of India.
Morgan Feely, Property Curator at Kedleston Hall, said:
- “How Did We Get Here? has been a meaningful partnership as we move towards telling the fuller stories of the collection pieces and places in our care. By working closely with members of the Tibetan community, we are able to share histories that are both personal and global. It helps us understand the journeys of these remarkable Tibetan artefacts to this stunning stately home in the heart of Derbyshire.”
