Shyama Golden

Rajiv Menon Contemporary is proud to present West Coast, a showcase of Los Angeles-based artists, many of whom are presenting in India for the first time. Exemplifying the gallery's mission to bridge India and the United States, the presentation explores the natural dialogues between LA and Mumbai. Bringing South Asian artists into conversation with artists firmly established in Los Angeles, the booth demonstrates a two-way cultural exchange: South Asian artists entering the global art landscape of Los Angeles, and LA-based artists engaging with India's dynamic art world.

At the intersection of global contemporary discourse and diasporic cultural exchange, the presentation re-articulates notions of color, identity, and the narratives that bind and divide worlds.

Non-Residency explores the contemporary aesthetics of the Indian diaspora. While seemingly sharing much in common, the rifts between the diaspora and the homeland can feel vast. In the context of...