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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


What I Did Last Summer

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What I Did Last Summer: Naveli Choyal

Photographer Naveli Choyal chronicles her colourful travels into the remote corners of India, documenting ancient crafts and contemporary culture

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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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What I Did Last Summer: Rana Begum

The London based artist Rana Begum on exploring museums with her children — and why she escaped the city for the woodlands last summer 

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Kasauli Art Centre, 1989

Sneha Ragavan of Asia Art Archive tells the story behind this photograph, which she discovered when visiting artist Nilima Sheikh’s studio