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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 hist
Suresh Dominic’s homes are a true representation of his passion and dedication to collecting. He leaves no space untouched by his treasure trove of artworks, both contemporary and modern, and artefacts from all over the world. A patron of the local art scene and avid collector, what began as a hobby has now become his way of life.
Read on to learn more….
SURESH
DOMINIC IN HIS APARTMENT IN COLOMBO, JC RATHNAYAKE IN THE BACKGROUND
Tell us a little about yourself…
I studied at
St Josephs and later continued my education in the United Kingdom before moving
back to Sri Lanka, where I worked in the IT sector for 35 years in companies