Making of glass mural for Chappell London’s Music Centre 3, 1966 - Photograph

Making of glass mural for Chappell London’s Music Centre 3, 1966 – Photograph

Series name	Slides from the 1960s
Description	This colour slide depicts Avinash Chandra working on a glass mural in 1966. This mural was commissioned by Chappell London’s Music Centre and was completed in 1967. Chandra was commissioned to produce four large-scale, colour glass murals between 1962 and1980, specifically for corporate office buildings.
Date of Creation / Publication	1966
Creator	Chandra, Avinash
Associated Person/ Organisation
Location	London
Collection and Reference Number	Avinash Chandra Collection (GB 2661 AC)
Catalogue Number	AC/SS/1960/7
Copyright	Valerie Murray Chandra
Access to originals	The originals are located with Valerie Murray Chandra
Series notes	The slides from the 1960s provide a glimpse into the artistic development of Avinash Chandra, in what has been said to be his most successful decade. The sixties brought Chandra highly acclaimed exhibitions in the UK, Europe and the USA, a BBC documentary and the opportunity to travel around the world showcasing his new work.
Collection notes	The Avinash Chandra Collection is divided by decades and a grouping featuring selected slides. The 1950s to 1980s sections feature exhibition catalogues, photographs of paintings, drawings and murals and promotional material. The selections of 35mm slides depict Chandra's art work over the decades.