T.K. Padmini was a remarkable artist from Kerala whose body of work (created in the 1950s-60s), revealed extraordinary talent before her untimely death at just 28. R. Siva Kumar first encountered her paintings in 1973, when he was still a…
“Despite the visual veneration of the Ayah and romanticization of the ayah-child bond, the images, as this essay shows, served as tools of empire. The sentimental images of ayahs ultimately upheld British colonial hierarchies and…
This year, DAG’s City as a Museum program has travelled to Mumbai. This unique, and inspiring festival highlights a city’s artistic traditions and narratives through guided tours, discussions, concerts and workshops – while connecting to…
The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland (RAS), founded in 1823, has long served as a hub for scholarly exchange and public engagement with the histories and cultures of Asia. Today, it continues as a learned society with…
The Heritage Lab and Wikimedia UK are teaming up for the Open Knowledge fellowship in 2025. Through this very exciting collaboration, we hope to bring fresh perspectives, and uncover untold stories related to South Asian collections housed…