A Visit to the 'PAST IN PRINT' exhibition at Victoria Memorial Hall
On 24th August 2025 students from Semester 3, Department of History, Loreto College, Kolkata visited the Victoria Memorial Hall for an exhibition on 'Past in Print, India's Freedom Struggle' The exhibition was an initiative by students from five schools in the city (Akshar, Daffodils High School, Future Hope, Sir Syed Ahmed High School) to celebrate India's 79th Independence Day.
The exhibition traced the evolution of print culture in India. It explored print making's role in shaping narratives of resistance, identity, and dissent through a rich collection of rare books, newspapers, journals, pamphlets, lithographs, and advertisements from collections of VMH and DAG (Delhi Art Gallery). The exhibition also celebrated the figures who used print as a tool of reform and dialogue.
The visit was a wonderful experience for us as it was both educational and thought-provoking. It conveyed how print culture shaped everyday life, while also building intellectual and political communities. The layout and curation enhanced the experience, with protective displays, informative captions, and thematic groupings that connected textual and visual materials. The exhibition also made us aware of the lasting significance of books, journals, and newspapers in India's cultural and historical journey.
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