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From films, interviews to features – join us as we explore the stories behind some of the most exciting artists in South Asia today


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What I Did Last Summer: Prabhakar Kamble

The artist, curator and cultural activist known for his politically-engaged performances reminisces on a trip back to his village in Maharashtra over the summer — and time spent reliving his childhood past-times

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Aipan: A Devotional Artform From The Himalayas

Take a scenic journey to the Himalayas to explore Aipan, a traditional Indian ritual and artform practiced by women of the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand to decorate the walls and floors of their homes

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10 Textile Artists You Should Know

From pioneering modernists to wildly innovative contemporary artists, we explore 10 essential textile artists who have been weaving wonders in cloth from India and South Asia

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Memory Collector: Arpita Akhanda

Meet India Art Fair Artist in Residence, Arpita Akhanda, who explores history through family photographs, maps and postcards — and download a special artist poster inspired by the relationship between the river and her body

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Fantastical Forms: Gurjeet Singh

India Art Fair’s Artist-in-Residence Gurjeet Singh likes to tell stories in the form of soft sculptures. Watch him at work in his Chandigarh studio and download his specially designed artist poster

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Recording SIlence: Baaraan Ijlal

In this BMW film, we meet artist and archivist Baaraan Ijlal in her New Delhi studio and follow her as she paints the city’s hidden sounds and stories