Runjeet Singh Gallery, a new commercial gallery focusing on artists from the South Asian diaspora, has opened in Leamington at 37 Chandos Street. The gallery launched with an opening exhibition from April 24 to 26, featuring work by 11 emerging and established contemporary artists. Founder Runjeet Singh, who has 26 years of experience in antiques and contemporary art collecting, aims to provide a platform for UK-based South Asian diasporic artists and those whose practices are informed by South Asian narratives and traditions.
The gallery matters because it addresses the underrepresentation of South Asian diasporic artists in the UK art scene while operating outside the London-centric art market. By positioning itself in Leamington, a town with cultural heritage between London and other major cities, the gallery seeks to broaden the geographical focus of contemporary art and engage new audiences and collectors. The opening reflects growing institutional engagement with South Asian art in the UK and increasing interest from India, signaling a shift toward more diverse and decentralized art representation.