Sneha Ragavan at AWARE's NEST Gathering

We are delighted to highlight and to support the participation of Sneha Ragavan, a New Delhi-based curator, Senior researcher and Projects lead for Asia Art Archive in India, in AWARE’s NEST convening in Paris held on November 6 and 7, 2024.

About NEST: Network for Empowerment, Solidarity, and Transregionality

NEST, one of AWARE’s (Archives of Women Artists, Research & Exhibitions) three international networks, is designed to foster mutual support, exchanges, and learning among organizations and collectives engaged in feminist research and art. This network unites independent entities from various countries working at the intersection of visual art, activism, and gender studies, with the aim of amplifying collective work as a feminist strategy and providing visibility to women and non-binary artists.

On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, AWARE organized a two-day gathering for NEST network members. Held on November 6 and 7, 2024, in Paris, the event included a professional meeting at Villa Vassilieff and a public convening at the Palais de Tokyo. Titled Une Histoire nommée Joie, the gathering showcased feminist art practices and hosted discussions on the importance of collective work. Participants shared their experiences and practices with the Parisian public, emphasizing intercultural collaboration and innovative methodologies to support women and non-binary artists.

This event was supported by @terraamericanart.

About AAA-I and Sneha Ragavan: Engaged Voices in Feminist Research and Art

Sneha Ragavan is the Senior Researcher and Projects Lead for Asia Art Archive in India (AAA-I), an independent registered public charitable trust established in 2013. AAA-I focuses on building resources to advance research on the region’s dynamic contemporary art scene.

With expertise in the intersections of art, history, and activism, Sneha leads AAA-I’s research initiatives on modern and contemporary art, emphasizing the preservation and promotion of South Asian artistic practices. Her work includes digitizing artist archives and organizing seminars and workshops on archiving practices and educational resources in art history.

Sneha holds a PhD in Cultural Studies from the English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, where her research focused on the discourse of national modernism in 20th-century Indian architecture. Her extensive projects also explore feminist visual narratives, making her a vital contributor to the NEST network.

About AWARE: Archives of Women Artists, Research & Exhibitions

Founded in 2014 by Camille Morineau, AWARE is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the visibility of women and non-binary artists in contemporary art and art history. AWARE addresses the lack of recognition for these artists by producing free, bilingual online content and organizing conferences, seminars, and exhibitions.

Based at Villa Vassilieff in Paris, AWARE has become a pioneering force in integrating feminist voices and artists from diverse backgrounds into international art dialogues, offering a unique and valuable resource for art professionals and enthusiasts alike.