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(Un)Layering the future past of South Asia: Young artists’ voices

Key information

Date
to
Time
10:30 am to 5:00 pm
Venue
SOAS Gallery
Room
SOAS Gallery exhibition space
Event type
Exhibition

About this event

The exhibition will address tradition, co-existence and exploration within South Asia that emphasises the interconnectedness in the region, and the collective memory of being a nation. 

The South Asian region, through similar origin, has connecting histories which create a common thread through the conversations. We envision this fragment of commonalities to be captured through the exhibition, that is seen in the contemporary young voices of South Asian artists who are responding to social issues at the moment.

Abstract embroidery artwork by contemporary South Asian artist Vinoja Tharmalingam
Vinojya Tharmalingham, 'Bunker & Border'

Featured artists include:

  • Ashfika Rahman (Bangladesh)
  • Ayesha Sultana (Bangladesh)
  • Ghulam Mohammad (Pakistan)
  • Hadi Rahnaward (Afghanistan)
  • Hema Shironi (Sri Lanka)
  • Moonis Shah (India)
  • Palash Bhattacharjee (Bangladesh)
  • Pradeep Thalawatta (Sri Lanka)
  • Varunika Saraf (India)
artwork by contemporary South Asian artist Varunika Saraf
Varunika Saraf, 'The Longest Revolution'

About the organisers

  • Curator: Salima Hashmi
  • Co-Curator: Manmeet K Walia
  • Presented by Dhoomimal Gallery, New Delhi