Join Asia Art Archive team members and invited researchers as they discuss 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 Rukh—delving into each artist’s engagement with women’s 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)
Tue, 20 May 2025, 12:30–1:30pm (Cantonese) & 6:30–7:30pm (English)
Tue, 17 Jun 2025, 12:30–1:30pm (English) & 6:30–7:30pm (Cantonese led by researcher Krystie Ng)
Tue, 8 Jul 2025, 12:30–1:30pm (English) & 6:30–7:30pm (Cantonese led by researcher Krystie Ng)
Tue, 19 Aug 2025, 12:30–1:30pm (Cantonese) & 6:30–7:30pm (English)

Free and open to the public with registration.

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: Installation view of In Our Own Backyard, showing reproductions of photographs, manuals, and other publications related to screen printing workshops in South Asia in the 1980s. Asia Art Archive, 2025. Photo: South Ho.}