OBJECTIVES
Art South Asia Project (ASAP) is dedicated to highlighting the field of modern and contemporary visual and applied South Asian arts.
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Facilitating research, collaboration and engagement with the countries of Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka and its diaspora
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Supporting infrastructural development and opportunities for art professionals and institutions
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Expanding sustainable networks and transnational dialogue within South Asia and its diaspora
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Developing accessible resources to highlight research and practice in South Asia for local and international audiences
PROGRAMMES
Our programmes and projects broaden research and engagement around South Asian modern and contemporary visual and applied arts. We work in partnership with institutions in South Asia and the UK. These programmes include online and in person workshops and talks, symposia, and fellowships.
Our key programme areas are:
You can view our previous programmes here:
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Mastering Art and Research in Pakistan (2022)
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ASAP x SAF Curatorial Fellowship (2023)
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KALĀ x ASAP (2024)
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Art Exchange: Moving Image (2024-2025)
RESOURCES
ASAP produces resources for our online audiences including Art Murmur and ASAP Library. These initiatives are designed to foster education, connection, and collaboration within the South Asian arts community and beyond. ASAP spotlights the voices of South Asian arts professionals and artists and provides vital tools and knowledge for navigating and contributing to the global art ecosystem.
Art Murmur
Art Murmur is part of the Professional Development section of ASAP. It is an ongoing series of webinars organised by ASAP and specially designed for people who have an interest in learning more about South Asian art and its methodologies.
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Art Murmur: Professional Development in Visual Arts with Ambereen Siddiqui (2022)
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Art Murmur x #SupportLocal Art (2023)
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Art Murmur x Guftgu (2024)
ASAP Library
ASAP’s free online directory aims to promote connection and collaboration between individuals and arts organisations - from commercial galleries and public art institutions to foundations and funding bodies in South Asia and across the globe.
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Galleries (Global)
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Galleries (Regional)
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Public Events
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Museums
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Institutions
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Grants
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Global Calendar
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Residencies
ASAP Papers
Team ASAP writes and commissions texts to expand narratives around our previous grantees, public programmes, and partnerships. ASAP Papers aims to provide a space for audiences to learn more about our projects and grants from the people involved and to spend time researching South Asian art and its methodologies.
AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT
The areas of development outlined by ASAP have been established to identify and support key areas within the field of modern and contemporary South Asian visual and applied arts that require development within the region. ASAP focuses on four main divisions: Archiving, Professional Development, Publications, and Research. Working within these areas, we award grants and develop partnership programmes with institutions in South Asia and the UK. Our aim is to facilitate knowledge exchange and resource sharing, strengthening collaboration between South Asian countries and the UK diaspora on a broader scale.
Archiving
We offer grants and develop programmes for institutions looking to archive materials related to modern and contemporary South Asian visual and applied arts and to further develop their archival skills and knowledge.
Professional Development
We offer grants and develop resources and fellowships to institutions and individuals for educational programmes and workshops for arts professionals. These programmes focus on archiving, curating, exhibition-making, publications, and research skills within the field of modern and contemporary South Asian visual and applied arts.
Publications
We offer grants, peer-to-peer support, and knowledge exchange networks for South Asian institutions who wish to create educational publications that advance the field of modern and contemporary South Asian visual and applied arts.