Ragamala Paintings from the Binney Collection
The Musical Mode, Todi Ragini
The Musical Mode, Todi Ragini, Leaf from a Ragamala series, Deccan, Hyderabad, ca. 1775-1800. Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold paper. Edwin Binney 3rd Collection, 1990.545. · via 62 Above
Ragamala Paintings from the Binney Collection is on view at San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego, United States, until January 3, 2027.
Last verified October 28, 2026 · Official source ↗
This exhibition at the San Diego Museum of Art features Indian musical illustrations known as Ragamala, or garlands of ragas. These paintings translate musical modes into visual stories, depicting raga families through scenes that progress through times of day, changing seasons, and the emotional journeys of lovers.
Venue
- San Diego Museum of ArtSan Diego, United States · June 27, 2026 – January 3, 2027Until 3 Jan 2027
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The Musical Mode, Todi Ragini
The Musical Mode, Todi Ragini, Leaf from a Ragamala series, Deccan, Hyderabad, ca. 1775-1800. Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold paper. Edwin Binney 3rd Collection, 1990.545. · via 62 Above · Source ↗