Join Asia Art Archive team members from Hong Kong and New Delhi as they introduce key concepts and selected materials from the new library exhibition, In Our Own Backyard. These tours explore the artworks and archival materials of two pioneering women artists from South Asia: Sheba Chhachhi and Lala Rukhdelving into each artist’s engagement with womens movements in their respective contexts, through their unique perspectives and contributions. 

Exhibition Tour Schedule 

Thu, 20 Mar 2025, 6:30–7:30pm (English)  
Fri, 21 Mar 2025, 12:30–1:30pm (English)  
Fri, 21 Mar 2025, 6:30–7:30pm (English)  
Mon, 24 Mar 2025, 12:30–1:30pm (English)  

Free and open to the public with registration.

 

Image: Anti-dowry sit-in at police station in Nangloi, photographed by Sheba Chhachhi, 1980. Sheba Chhachhi Archive, AAA Collections. Courtesy of the artist.
Image: Anti-dowry sit-in at police station in Nangloi, photographed by Sheba Chhachhi, 1980. Sheba Chhachhi Archive, AAA Collections. Courtesy of the artist.

 

In Our Own Backyard is curated by Samira Bose, Özge Ersoy, and Sneha Ragavan, with support from Noopur Desai, Paul C. Fermin, Christopher K. Ho, Jocelin Kee, Christy Li, Rebecca Tso, and Lily Wong.

Graphic Design: MAJO

Media Partners: ArtReview Asia, Mousse

This exhibition is generously supported by Mimi Brown & Alp Erçil and the AAA Women and Gender Diversity Fund.

 

Banner image: Anti-dowry sit-in at police station in Nangloi, photographed by Sheba Chhachhi, 1980. Sheba Chhachhi Archive, AAA Collections. Courtesy of the artist.