Transformed by India, A Life
A book launch & talk with author Dr. Stephen Huyler at 7pm, followed by a reception with Indian Desserts & Chai.
Register for this free event: Renowned Art Historian and Author Stephen Huyler to Present "Transformed by India: A Life" at Rockport Opera House ~ August 27 @ 7PM - Camden Conference
Acclaimed art historian and author Stephen P. Huyler will present his new memoir, “Transformed by India: A Life,” on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Rockport Opera House. Doors will open at 6:15. Sponsored by the Camden Conference, this free event features an author talk followed by a reception with Indian-themed desserts by Namaste’s Dee Patel. Book sales will be provided by Barnswallow Books of Rockport. Please register HERE for this free event.
Huyler’s captivating memoir chronicles over five decades of immersion in Indian culture, beginning with his arrival on his twentieth birthday when he pedaled a bicycle rickshaw across the Indian border in 1971. Few foreigners have traveled as extensively throughout India, documenting the country’s rich traditions, sacred arts, and diverse communities from maharajahs to village artisans.
“Transformed by India: A Life” has received extraordinary advance praise from distinguished figures including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who wrote the foreword, and Dr. Shashi Tharoor, former UN diplomat and member of the Indian Parliament, who contributed the preface. The Maharajah of Jodhpur called it “a mesmerizing read,” while scholars have praised Huyler’s unique blend of academic rigor and deep empathy.
About Dr. Stephen Huyler:
Dr. Stephen Huyler has dedicated his life to exploring, documenting, and celebrating India’s rick artistic and cultural traditions. For over 50 years, he has travelled extensively through Indian villages, combining his expertise as an art historian, cultural anthropologist, photographer, and author. Dr. Huyler has curated over twenty major exhibitions on Indian art, including solo shows at the Smithsonian Institution, the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, and the Kodak Center for Creative Imaging. His seven acclaimed books offer intimate insights into an India rarely seen even by its own citizens.
For more information about Stephen Huyler and his work, visit www.stephenhuyler.com.