A new art gallery in Leamington Spa is set to open with a focus on South Asian artists. The inaugural exhibition will feature paintings and works from eight local and national artists, including Amrit Singh Sandhu, Simran Kaur Panesar, and Rati Devi Sivyer. Sandhu, who also appears as an expert on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow, has worked in the art industry for 12 years and previously exhibited in London, New York, Paris, and Mumbai.
This opening matters because it brings dedicated visibility to South Asian artists in a regional UK setting, highlighting Leamington Spa's cultural and artistic spirit. For Sandhu, it represents a personal milestone—opening a gallery in his hometown—and signals a broader effort to diversify the art scene outside major metropolitan centers.