South Asian artists are showcasing their work at exhibitions around the globe, offering fresh perspectives that bridge cultural histories, contemporary issues, and innovative practices. Here’s our curated list of international exhibitions by artists of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and Sri Lankan descent.
Once Again I Want to Love Her’ by Avishek Sen at Aicon Gallery, New York, USA

Avishek Sen, As Though She Could Come and Go As She Pleased, 2023 Watercolour, glitter and japanese ink on paper. Source: Artsy.
Avishek Sen explores human desire through natural iconography like animals, fruits, and human figures at Once Again I Want to Love Her, his solo show at Aicon Gallery. Using watercolour, glitter, and Japanese ink, Sen’s work contrasts intense, physical desire with tranquil landscapes, highlighting desire’s transformative power. The exhibition examines desire as a path to self-realisation, emphasising the interconnectedness of nature and the spiritual aspects of physicality, urging viewers to explore complex emotional and existential connections.
On view till January 25, 2025.
‘Drawings’ by Anish Kapoor at Lisson Gallery, Shanghai, China

Anish Kapoor, Untitled, 2018, Gouache on paper. Source: Lisson Gallery, Shanghai.
Anish Kapoor’s first solo exhibition at Lisson Gallery, Shanghai features a series of recent gouache drawings that blend sculptural and painterly techniques. Known for his exploration of light, space, and the void, Kapoor’s new works focus on the tension between light and dark, inside and outside. Vivid hues of purple, blue, yellow, and red create energetic, raw compositions, inviting viewers to contemplate depth and perception while evoking a transcendental light emerging from darkness.
On view till January 25, 2025.
A British Story by Rasheed Araeen at The Heong Gallery, Cambridge, UK

Rasheed Araeen: A British Story, Installation view at The Heong Gallery, Cambridge. Source: Grosvenor Gallery.
Rasheed Araeen: A British Story at The Heong Gallery showcases a selection of the artist’s work across painting, collage, sculpture, and installations, including ‘Zero to Infinity’ and the participatory ‘Reading Room.’ Araeen’s six-decade career blends minimalist art with post-colonial political commentary, addressing racial inequality and multiculturalism in Britain. His works combine modernist aesthetics with powerful social critiques, offering a nuanced exploration of British political and cultural life from a personal and historical perspective.
On view till February 2, 2025
‘Seated Figure/Self Portrait with Interchangeable Head’ by Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran at Art Gallery of Ballarat, Ballarat Central, Australia

Ramesh Mario, Seated Figure/Self Portrait with Interchangeable Head, 2024. Source: Sullivan+Strumpf.
Ramesh Mario’s Seated Figure/Self Portrait with Interchangeable Head (2024) is a striking addition to the permanent collection of the Art Gallery of Ballarat. Commissioned by the gallery, the piece stands out in Nithiyendran’s practice, exploring the innovative use of clay, textiles, and neon. Curated to engage with Nicholas Chevalier’s Buddha’s Renunciation (1884), the installation blends Nithiyendran’s unique practice with historical discourse.
On view till February 2, 2025.
‘Borrowed Light’ by Rohini Devasher at PalaisPopulaire, Berlin, Germany

Rohini Devasher, Borrowed Light exhibition Installation view at PalaisPopulaire, Berlin 2024. Photo: Mathias Schormann. Source: PalaisPopulaire.
Rohini Devasher’s first solo exhibition in Germany, ‘Borrowed Light’ at PalaisPopulaire, Berlin, explores the complexities of observation through multimedia works. Drawing from her two-decade engagement with astronomy, Devasher delves into themes of ecology, cosmology, and technology. Using video, painting, printmaking, and installation, she examines the interplay between the observer, the site, and the act of observation.
On view till March 10, 2025.
‘Dream Your Museum’ by Ohida Khandakar at the V&A, London, UK

Khandakar Ohida, Dream Your Museum, 2022, installation view, 12th Berlin Biennale, Akademie der Künste, Pariser Platz, 11.6.–18.9.2022.
Khandakar Ohida’s Dream Your Museum (2022) was awarded the seventh Jameel Prize at the V&A for its compelling exploration of personal history and cultural narratives. The film centers on Ohida’s uncle, Khandakar Selim, and his extensive collection of everyday objects amassed over five decades. The work challenges traditional museum formats, advocating for a community-driven space that embraces diverse, often overlooked histories and identities.
On view till March 16, 2025.
‘Alchemies’ by Bharti Kher at Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP), West Bretton, UK

Bharti Kher, Ancestor, 2022. Photo: Jonty Wilde, courtesy Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Source: Vogue India.
This monumental exhibition by Bharti Kher explores themes of identity, metamorphosis, and the female experience through a dynamic blend of sculpture, installation, and found objects. Spanning works from 2000-2024, the exhibition, supported by RMZ Foundation, features significant outdoor bronze sculptures, intricate mirror bindi works, and hybrid forms, celebrating the complexities of femininity and cultural narratives.
On view till April 27, 2025.
‘No.1367 Mesh’ by Rana Begum at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, UK

Rana Begum, No.1367 Mesh, 2024, Powder-coated galvanised steel mesh. Photo: Taran Wilkhu. Source: Pallant House Gallery.
Rana Begum’s No.1367 Mesh at Pallant House Gallery transforms the historic staircase with her iconic suspended, colourful mesh clusters. The installation, crafted specifically for the space, blends vibrant colours and organic forms, spilling over the landing and through the staircase. Known for merging sculpture, painting, and architecture, Begum’s work draws from urban landscapes and Islamic art, using light to create immersive, dynamic visual experiences that harmonize with the gallery’s 18th-century setting.
On view till July 1, 2026.
‘A Forest of Remembrance’ by Amol K Patil at Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA), Berkeley, USA

Amol K Patil, Whispers of the Dust, 2024. Source: Project 88.
A Forest of Remembrance at BAMPFA presents Amol K. Patil’s exploration of Mumbai’s chawls, capturing the resilience and creativity of their working-class residents. Featuring newly commissioned paintings, sculptures, and installations, the exhibition immerses viewers in the textures, sounds, and struggles of these communal spaces. Patil’s work highlights the displacement caused by redevelopment projects and reflects his family’s history of dissent, blending social, political, and artistic narratives of resistance and remembrance.
On view from January 18 till April 20, 2025.
‘Lines of Flight’ by Shilpa Gupta at Ishara Art Foundation, Dubai, UAE

Shilpa Gupta, Untitled, 2018, Tracings on paper, wood and printed text. Source: Art Jameel Collection.
Lines of Flight at Ishara Art Foundation is Shilpa Gupta’s first solo exhibition in West Asia, showcasing works from 2006 to the present, including a new sound installation, sculptures, drawings, and videos. Gupta explores themes of mobility, control, and resilience, examining how borders and societal forces shape identities. Her works subvert lines of power and control, offering a powerful narrative of resistance and transcending boundaries through everyday encounters.
On view from January 18 till May 31, 2025.
‘Sada Sada’ by Zahra Malkani at Konsthall C, Stockholm, Sweden

Image courtesy Zahra Malkani. Source: Konsthall C.
‘Sada Sada’ is a profound sound installation by Zahra Malkani, exploring themes of grief, collective memory, and environmental crisis. Composed of field recordings of mourning, lullabies, and laments from coastal Pakistan, the work interweaves ancient sonic traditions with the contemporary grief of climate change, displacement, and erasure.
On view from January 24 till March 23, 2025.
‘Veni, Vidi, Vici’ by L. N. Tallur at the Linden-Museum, Stuttgart, Germany

Vidi Vini Vici’ 2024 Linden Museum, Stuttgart. Source: Linden-Museum.
Veni, Vidi, Vici by L. N. Tallur at the South Asia Exhibition at the Linden-Museum is a site-specific installation blending India’s colonial past with contemporary themes. Using terracotta roof tiles and sculptures, Tallur connects the 19th-century German missionaries in Mangalore with clay figurines of yogis made in Mumbai. Both reflect the fragility of the human body and the pursuit of liberation. This work complements the museum’s renowned collection of South Asian terracotta art, adding a contemporary layer.
The work is a permanent installation.