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About Issue #2: Gatekeepers and Open Doors
A thoughtful, accessible introduction to the institutions, ecosystems and quiet forces that shape South Asian contemporary art. Through intimate profiles and honest conversations, Issue #2 gives you the language, context and confidence to navigate the art world on your own terms.
Inside Issue #2
Inside Issue #2
Artist Profiles
• Kum Kum Fernando — fantastical worlds built from memory, mythology and material exploration
• Bhasha Chakrabarty — quiet, layered gestures that hold intimacy, tension and personal history
Curators in Conversation
A three-way dialogue with Shanay Jhaveri, Meneesha Kellay and Pujan Gandhi on what it means to curate South Asian art for the diaspora, and the possibilities and limits of representation abroad.
Gallerists & Gateways
• Charles Moore reflects on how South Asian art is shifting in the UK
• Amar Singh on using his gallery to platform overlooked voices and rewrite traditional narratives
Cultural Leadership
• Inakshi Sobti (ASIC, India) on building culturally rooted organisations for the future
• Sharmini Pereira (MMCA) on shaping a contemporary art museum in a place where old models no longer fit
Plus: Essays, opinion pieces and conversations that help you see the art world as something navigable — not exclusive.
About Desi Art Mag
About Desi Art Mag
Desi Art Mag is a print magazine published twice a year, dedicated to making South Asian contemporary art feel close, familiar, and inviting.
Through slow storytelling, thoughtful interviews and culturally rooted perspectives, we explore the artists, ideas and movements shaping the region today.
You don’t need an art degree or the “right” vocabulary — just curiosity.
What can I expect with my subscription?
What can I expect with my subscription?
- A new magazine every six months.
- A limited-edition artist print included with each issue.
- Each issue exploring a new facet of the South Asian contemporary art world.
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