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
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
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
The Khalsa Army Flag: Anglo Sikh Wars to Digitisation
A Khalsa Army flag found on the battlefields of the Anglo Sikh Wars. Now Recreated in 3d History The Sikh Empire was composed of many military units each with their own Battle Standards or Flags. There many elite wings of Maharajah Ranjit Singh’s army including the Fauj-i-Khas. See the video
The Koh-i-Noor Diamond in 3d: Using technology to reclaim history
A very famous diamond, but what is the history behind it? How can technology bring Sikh artefacts alive? History The history of the Koh-i-Noor or ‘Mountain of Light’ diamond is steeped in myth and anecdote, wars and political intrigue. The diamond was described in 1628 as forming part of the