3D Sikh exhibit: The BBC interview
BBC Radio interview on the 3d Sikh Exhibit launch at the Royal Armouries, Leeds. Gurinder Singh Mann, Sikh historian explains the reasoning for the project as well as Natasha Bennett(Curator) and Taranjit Singh explaining the importance of this new 3D Sikh exhibit. See the permanent exhibit at the Royal
3D Showcase at Sikhlens Film Festival Birmingham 2023
Sikhlens Arts and Film FestivalMillenium Point, Birmingham16th June 2023 Great day at the first Sikhlens festival in the UK. Thanks to Bicky Singh, Harinder Singh, Sangat Television (Official) Nishkam Centre for arranging a great day. The Sikhmuseum team: Gurinder Singh Mann, Kartar Singh, Raj Mann was in full effect engaging
Sikh Statue Leicester
SMI 22: Sikh Troops War Memorial Date: Created in 2022Location: Victoria Park, Leicester Bronze statue with marble plinth, images lasered into it. History The Sikh community migrated to Leicester predominantly from the Punjab, India during the 1950s and 1960s. They have been an important part of the fabric of Leicester
Revisiting the Sikh Empire Event Report
Revisiting the Sikh Empire Event by the Sikh Museum Initiative 16th March 2022 Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, Leicester On the 16th of March 2022, Leicester was the location of a great evening exploring the history and heritage of the Sikh Empire. The packed-out event was a Q and A
ASVM featured in Museums + Heritage
Great to see our work recognised by the Museums+Heritage site which cite our Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum work as being innovative. “The concept of a ‘digital twin’ expands on object photography in 3D. Photogrammetry – the process of taking photos and volumetric data at once – allows for the creation
Akali Turban in 3d
Reimagined through immersive technologies The Sikh Museum Initiative/Taran 3d have been working with the Royal Armouries for two years to recreate the Akali Turban in their collection. The other objects which have been 3d modelled include a shield and helmet turban. The Akali Turban represents the third object from the
3d Akali Turban as part of Punjab Cultural Heritage Day
Punjab Cultural Heritage Day (Free Event) 12pm to 5pm Celebrating Punjab and Sikh history as part of Heritage Open Day with a number of events across Thetford Town centre. Including lectures, guided tours (see flyer for details). There will be a Wreath laying ceremony for Saragarhi Day. The Sikh Museum
Lahore Shield
SMI 16: Lahore Shield.Date: Probably early nineteenth centuryLocation: The Royal Armouries, Leeds: Object number: XXVIA.140 This round shield is of watered steel, elaborately decorated with a border in gold koftgari. Presented by the East India Company in 1851. History The Shield has a surface of the metal inside the border are
Leicester Sikh Manuscript
In the above model select ” static pose ” or ” open” and press the play button. SMI 15: Sikh manuscriptDate: Early 1800 Size: 28 cm x 19 cmPrevious Location: Punjab, India. Location: MS 241, University of Leicester A Sikh Manuscript found on the battlefields of Ferozeshah, Punjab containing verses
The Digital Sikh Manuscript MS 241 and the journey from Punjab to Leicester
By Gurinder Singh Mann The Guru Granth Sahib is the holiest scripture of the Sikhs and is venerated by Sikhs across the world. The compositions were written by several of the Sikh Gurus together with compositions from holy saints and bards from India. These saints were Hindus and Muslims, hence