1+ week, 6+ day ago   (797+ words) "I decided to use my camera to record these differences" His exhibition Broon Scots: Snapshots of Scotland’s South Asian Diaspora brings together a selection of his extensive archive, offering an intimate insight into the lives of Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (442+ words) British Sikh artist Inkquisitive delivered an evening of contemporary art and culture as his INKQU15ITIVE World Tour came to Birmingham. Presented by Khalsa Aid, the exhibition attracted supporters, collectors and members of the local community eager to experience the artist’s latest…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1815+ words) Aakash Odedra talks to DESIblitz about ‘Songs of the Bulbul’, his Sufi myth-inspired solo ahead of the performances at Sadler’s Wells East. "Honestly, the story found me as much as I found it." Aakash Odedra has spent much of his…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1776+ words) Contemporary artist San B talks to DESIblitz about the creative process behind his most ambitious work, Marilyn Monroe: Immortal. "Being recognised in this way is such an honour" San B is set to bring one of contemporary art’s most ambitious…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1661+ words) Illustrator Anantjeet Kaur explores heritage, migration and community through ‘Terrace Tales’ and winning The Batsford Prize. "this project records terraces as a safe space" Anantjeet Kaur is an illustrator and designer from India whose work sits at the intersection of…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (489+ words) Artist San B unveils a Marilyn Monroe tribute made with 150,000 Swarovski crystals, approved by her estate and set for London display. “I’ve strived to create a culturally significant, spiritual piece" Contemporary artist San B has created a one-of-one collectors’ piece using…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago   (1496+ words) Jonathan Mayer talks to DESIblitz about how zerOclassikal is reshaping British South Asian classical music through ‘This Is Not Random…’ ""zerOclassikal was established to address this gap" UK South Asian classical music is being pulled in new directions, and Jonathan…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (525+ words) Artist Faiza Butt to present ‘Punj AB – A Sublime Terrain’ at the Pakistan Pavilion during the 61st Venice Biennale 2026. "I felt rather overwhelmed." Faiza Butt will represent Pakistan at the 61st Venice Biennale, which begins this year on May 9, 2026, in Italy. The…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (463+ words) "This is not art, this is pure animal abuse" The images depict a woman, also painted pink, sitting atop the elephant at an abandoned Hindu temple. However, they only began attracting widespread attention this month after going viral. Ms Buruleva…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (585+ words) Hundreds share powerful reflections at ‘Stories That Made Us’ at the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry. "it’s also shown a real sense that we’re stronger together" Hundreds of visitors have shared personal reflections on South Asian identity, migration…...