South Asian Art Takes Center Stage at London Gallery Weekend

The 2024 London Gallery Weekend, held from May 31 to June 2, featured a strong South Asian presence, with galleries and institutions highlighting the diversity of contemporary art from the region. Vadehra Art Gallery presented a group show of modern and contemporary Indian artists, including works by Nalini Malani and Bhupen Khakhar. Indigo+Madder, a London-based gallery, focused on diasporic practices, showcasing artists like Anish Kapoor and Raqib Shaw. Frieze London also participated, with a special section dedicated to South Asian art. The event underscored the growing global interest in South Asian art, driven by a plurality of voices spanning blue-chip modernists, diaspora artists, and craft-based practices. Key figures such as curator Hammad Nasar and artist Shilpa Gupta emphasized the importance of this moment, noting that the strength lies in its multiplicity rather than a single narrative. The weekend also included talks and performances, with institutions like the Serpentine Gallery and the British Museum hosting related events.