Aarti Lohia is an Indian-born international art collector, art patron, and philanthropist.[1] [2][3][4][5][6] Recognized by the American magazine ARTnews as one of the world’s top 200 collectors, she gained prominence for her contributions to the arts and her philanthropic efforts in various sectors.
Aarti Lohia | |
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| Occupation(s) | Chairperson, SP Lohia Foundation and Indorama Charitable Trust |
| Spouse | Amit Lohia |
| Children | Aria Lohia, Sohum Lohia and Shorya Lohia |
| Awards | Top 200 Collectors ARTnews, 40 under 40 Asia Pacific |
| Website | SPLF |
Lohia holds key positions within philanthropic organizations, including as Chairperson of the SP Lohia Foundation[7] and Indorama Charitable Trust. Since 2015, she has been the lead donor, supporting the building of the India Foundation for the Arts Archive,[8] The IFA Archive, based in Bangalore, India. Additionally, Lohia serves on several prestigious international councils and committees, such as the Victoria & Albert Museum's International Council, the South Asian Acquisitions Committee at Tate Modern, the Serpentine Gallery's International Council, the British Fashion Council Foundation, and MOMA's David Rockefeller Council. She is recognized as a valuable member of the National Gallery's Modern and Contemporary Programme's Advisory Panel, holding the position of Leading Philanthropic Partner.[9]
References edit
- ^ "Top 200 Collectors".
- ^ "Aarti Lohia's art collection is a reflection of her own tastes and personal journey". Pictet. Jan 26, 2023.
- ^ "Philanthropist Aarti Lohia wants to elevate South Asian art". Financial Times. Oct 12, 2022.
- ^ "What I Buy and Why: Philanthropist Aarti Lohia on the Beautiful Watercolor Works That Slipped Away". Artnet. Dec 12, 2022.
- ^ "Collector Aarti Lohia on her mission to digitise South Asian art archives". The Art Newspaper. Sep 1, 2016.
- ^ "Aarti Lohia, 40 under 40 Asia Pacific". Apollo Magazine. Oct 14, 2022.
- ^ "Aarti Lohia, Director of SPLF". SP Lohia Foundation.
- ^ "A Sense of Place" (PDF). Vogue Art Report, December 2018.
- ^ "SP Lohia Foundation announced as leading philanthropic supporter of the National Gallery's Modern and Contemporary Programme 2022–3". Benzinga.