Philadelphia : Old City Philadelphia gets its first South Asian art gallery Twelve Gates Gallery opens at 305 Cherry Street in the heart of Philadelphia’s Art District. With a growing interest in all things South Asian, Twelve Gates will create a new anchor for the underrepresented South Asian arts community in the United States.
By presenting art exhibitions from around the world, hosting local poetry readings, and introducing a lively new music scene, Twelve Gates Gallery aims to build bridges with the local community and bring a new cultural vibe to Philadelphia’s Old City.
The first show will feature watercolors, gouache on wasli paper, and lithographs from four artists from India and Pakistan.
Kausar Iqbal from Swat, currently a war zone in Pakistan, will present his first international exhibition. Asif Ahmed, an established name among contemporary miniaturists, will display his new work. Jayant Naskar's lithographs and Partha Roy's watercolors will also be featured in the first exhibition.
Asma Shikoh from New York will be present. Some of her work including ‘Van Wyck Blvd’ will be on display.