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British Library What's On January 2013

January 2013 What's On

	What's in this issue:

Murder in the Library

Mughal India Tours

Curatorial Video Introduction

January Events

Around Town

New Exhibition Murder in the Library: An A-Z of crime fiction 18 January - 12 May 2013FREE The forthcoming Folio Society Gallery exhibition, Murder in the Library, will take you on a fascinating journey through the development of crime and detective fiction, from its origins in the early 19th century through to contemporary Nordic Noir, taking in the adventures of Sherlock Holmes, the first appearance of Miss Marple and the fiendish plots of Dr Fu Manchu. More

Mughal India Tours Book now Exhibition tours of Mughal India: Art, Culture and Empireled by British Library curators and specialists are now available. Tours provide an intriguing insight into the emperors, courtly life and art of the Mughal Empire and are FREE with purchased tickets on selected dates. Book tickets

Curatorial Video Introduction Mughal India: Art, Culture and Empire lead curator Malini Roy introduces our major exhibition and talks through some of the beautiful manuscripts, paintings and objects on display. View To discover more about this fascinating period of history, follow our curators' blog

	January Events				Around Town
	The Singing Hypnotist ReturnsFri 25 January 2013, 18.30 - 20.00 Back by popular demand, a second chance to catch an evening of music and performance with writer and cabaret star Christopher Green, the British Library's Leverhulme Artist in Residence. More Real Crime, Real FictionMonday 21 January 18.30 - 20.00 In this panel discussion writers, curators and journalists explore the impact of real life crimes on the writing and production of crime fiction both on television and in print More  I was a number...:Memories of the HolocaustTue 29 January 2013, 18.30 - 20.30 In association with The Polish Cultural Institute, join survivor Ben Helfgott, Pawel Sawicki (Auschwitz Museum), Dr James Smith (The Holocaust Centre), Jonathan Salt and musician Katy Carr to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. More				Wellcome CollectionMagic in Modern London app Wellcome Collection’s new app 'Magic in Modern London' is now available to download. This free app was inspired by the amulet-collecting adventures of the early twentieth century folklorist Edward Lovett. As you retrace his steps and retrieve each amulet you will unlock a multi-layered story of myth and history. More The Brunei Gallery World Eco Fibre and Textile Art18 January - 23 March 2013 This new exhibition explores the three dimensionality of textile art through installations and sculptural constructions and will show how textile art can be considered another genre of fine art. Exhibits include the work of contributing artists from over 35 countries. More