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South Asian Art Gallery partners with Artsy to launch Online Shows to support Artists impacted by COVID-19

 

South Asian Art Gallery (SAAG) shall be launching a series of exclusive online shows with its new partnership with Artsy. The proceeds from the show shall go towards supporting emerging artists whose livelihoods have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic.

Artists around the world are grappling with the financial fallout of the COVID-19 epidemic. With galleries and fairs temporarily closed including many of the service industry jobs that some artists rely on for supplemental income gone - countless artists need financial support now more than ever. In an effort to help artists shoulder some of the massive burden, we are stepping in to provide artists with financial support through a series of online shows.

“South Asian Art Gallery’s partnership with Artsy shall enable us to showcase our artists on the world’s largest art marketplace.” said Santhana Krishnan, Founder, SAAG. “Our goal is to generate $250,000 in 2020 by featuring exclusive shows every three weeks on Artsy’s global platform.”

The first online exclusive show “Art Giving Back | Artists Benefit Show 2020” shall open on June 20th and ends July 4th, 2020. The show The show will feature art by M. F. Husain, K.M. Adimoolam, Manjit Bawa, Thota Vaikuntam, and S. Mark Rathinaraj and the proceeds will support emerging artists. The show can be viewed at www.artsy.net/saag.

South Asian Art Gallery launches Online Store and 2020 Celebration Catalog to Expand its Reach

 The newly rebranded South Asian Art Gallery (formerly Asian Art Gallery) has launched an online art store and a 2020 Celebration Catalog. It is the season to get together and celebrate the stories of artists, art enthusiasts, and communities, South Asian Art Gallery said in a statement. Read More

 

The Artist and the art lover

Santhana Krishna and artist B. Venkatesan at the Asian Art Gallery

An enterprise that seeks to make art more accessible

Two decades ago, Santhana Krishnan, an emerging tech entrepreneur in Boston, Massachusetts, made a promise to Mark Rathinaraj, an emerging artist, when their paths crossed in Chennai. Read More

 

South Asian Art Gallery Opens Spring 2019 show: Endless Journey showcases top Burmese artist Min Wae Aung


The newly rebranded South Asian Art Gallery (formerly Asian Art Gallery) is showcasing Min Wae Aung – an internationally acclaimed artist from Burma and B. Venkatesan – a Rembrandt inspired self-taught Indian artist, both of whom through the show transcend borders to tell the story of two different cultures and unite them through art. Read More

 

Dreamcatcher: Entrepreneur, Angel Investor and Philanthropist Santhana Krishnan on His Asian Art Gallery Dream

Dreamcatcher-with-Santhana-Krishnan

Meet Santhana Krishnan, an entrepreneur CEO, angel investor, corporate executive and philanthropist with a passion for art and providing a platform for artists. His dream came true with his founding of Asian Art Gallery currently hosting its 9th art exhibition. Read More


Asian Art Gallery Spring 2018 Show: Sharing Sights and Sounds Celebrating 50 Years of Mark Rathinaraj

 

The Asian Art Gallery is celebrating Indian contemporary artist, Mark Rathinaraj’s 50th birthday with a grand solo show in Boston suburbs from 7thApril till April 22nd 2018 featuring more than his 100 art works. Read More

 

Asian Art Gallery Celebrates Dhiraj Choudhury’s 80th Birthday with Release of “Dhiraj -Empathy and Expressions” at Art Show Reception


The Asian Art Gallery, a social enterprise with a mission to promote emerging and senior artists from South East Asia, is bringing its spring show called “Empathy & Expressions” on Saturday, May 14th, in Chelmsford, MA. Read More

 

Asian Art Gallery Brings First Contemporary Art Show from Myanmar to Boston: Burma Rising

Asian Art Gallery is bringing the first contemporary art show from Myanmar to Boston—Burma Rising—from April 30 to May 14, 2017. The show will be held at the Asian Art Gallery facility in Chelmsford, MA. Read More

Asian Art Gallery to host show “Local Artists for Local Cause” featuring Indian Diaspora Artists Supporting Local Charities


The Asian Art Gallery, a social enterprise with a mission to promote artists from South East Asia, shall host a show featuring 19 New England based artists.  The net proceeds from the sales at the event shall be donated to Big Brother Big Sister and Food Shelter. Read More


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