Rajiv Menon Contemporary, a Los Angeles-based gallery dedicated to South Asian and diasporic art, is making its Indian debut with the group exhibition “Non-Residency” at the Jaipur Center for Art (JCA), housed within The City Palace. Opening August 9, the show features sixteen artists working in painting, sculpture, and textiles, marking the first time a gallery has independently taken over the entire palace grounds for a self-curated exhibition. Founded in 2023 by Rajiv Menon, the gallery has quickly gained traction, securing at least six museum acquisitions in its first year, including placements at the Portland Museum of Art and the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
This exhibition matters because it provides a dedicated platform for contemporary Indian diasporic artists at a moment when Indian art is rapidly rising on the global stage. By centering themes of migration, identity, and globalization, “Non-Residency” positions South Asian perspectives as central to the global cultural conversation rather than marginal. Menon’s success also demonstrates that a young, focused gallery can thrive even amid a contracting art market, serving as a conduit between South Asian talent and U.S. audiences while fostering institutional recognition.