Other Stories — A Genealogy of the Present

Inspired by Rasheed Araeen’s groundbreaking 1989 exhibition, ‘The Other Story,’ this landmark presentation at AINA Gallery re-examines global modernisms through a transnational lens. The exhibition builds upon Araeen's critical project, spotlighting artists from South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa – regions where Aicon Art (now AINA Gallery) has long championed. Featuring rare works by masters like Mohan Samant, Krishna Reddy, and Zarina Hashmi, it traces a lineage of artistic engagement across continents. This curated collection offers a vital perspective on how art and ideas have circulated within overlapping networks since the post-war era. The show investigates the gallery’s own history as a pivotal space for non-Western art, reflecting on its role in shaping contemporary dialogues. It's an opportunity to engage with significant works rarely seen together, offering fresh insights into the evolution of modernism and AINA Gallery’s legacy.