South Asian Art Blooms in London's Top Venues

South Asian modern art is expanding from niche spaces to major London institutions this summer, with shows at Tate Britain, Christie's, and Sotheby's. The season highlights diaspora artists reimagining colonial histories and migration themes.

British-Mauritian artist Sabrina Tirvengadum reimagines indentured labour family histories at Jhaveri Contemporary. British-Bengali Mohammed Z. Rahman presents innovative pavilions at Tate Britain.

Pakistani-American Shahzia Sikander explores empire and migration themes at Victoria Miro. Galleries like Sakshi and Vadehra are also showcasing Indian artists drawing on tribal and folk traditions.