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Unfortunately, the art world is largely white-washed, whether that be in prominent museums, small galleries, or the curricula of art history classes. As One Green Planet’s founder, Preeta Sinha, says, “There is no shortage of diverse artists. There is, however, a lack of thoughtful intentional sourcing and true representation is lost in the illusion of inclusion. I challenge the decision-makers in the art world to go beyond lip service.”
As a follow-up to our article featuring incredibly talented Black artists, this article focuses on 10 South Asian artists everyone should learn about! South Asia is an incredibly diverse region that is full of complex cultural histories including numerous languages, ethnicities, and religions. Some of these artists are inspired by traditional South Asian art, others draw from personal anecdotes, and still, others are informed by their experiences living as a person of color in America or European countries, all of which have a history of xenophobia and imperialism. Learning about a diverse range of artists is an important way to gain perspective about the world around us, and a great way to start is by learning about the 10 artists listed below!