Buddha of Suburbia: Coming of Age as a Global Citizen

Karim as Biracial Londoner: Museum of London

August 4 - Day 1

This photo from the Museum of London reflects the growing multiculturalism in London after mass immigration to England after WWII in the 1940s. 

'Maybe it's because I'm a Londoner, that I love London so...' ran a popular song of 1947. Today, the face of Londoners has changed but the passion for London remains strong.

Karim as Performative Londoner: Victoria and Albert Museum

August 5 - Day 2

Tippoo's Tiger, a life size wooden mechanical organ made in the late 1700s, was not only an object of morbid amusement but it also was a metaphorical expression of the Sultan's political ambitions to overcome the British.

These costumes from the Lion King (and interpretations of Africa) reflect elegance and strength and strongly contrast the way Indians are almost mocked in Karim's performance of Mowgli in Jungle Book.  

Coming of Age as a Global Citizen: London Eye

August 6 - Day 3 

Although the come of age as a global citizen is one's ability to recognize a city for more than its surface level tourist attractions, it is here on the London Eye that some of the best photos of iconic landmarks are captured!