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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

Artist Profiles

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Who Are the 9 Gems of Indian Art

In the late 1970s, the government of India named 9 artists as national treasures. Here, we take a closer look at the iconic navratna, or ‘9 gems’, of Indian art — who show no sign of losing their lustre

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The Wonderful World of Rithika Merchant

The artist opens up about her many wonderful worlds — the imaginary ones she creates on paper, and those that she inhabits through travel, map-making and myth 

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Jangarh Singh Shyam: Trapped in Crossing

Noted art historian Jyotindra Jain reflects on the life and legacy of the late Jangarh Singh Shyam — a pioneering contemporary Indian artist of Gond origin

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3 Things to Know: Marcel Dzama

Marcel Dzama, whose visual language is at once childlike yet highly provocative, is collected by celebrities like Brad Pitt and Jim Carrey. Here, we give you the rundown on 3 things you absolutely need to know about the artist

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