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Chosen family portraits: An exercise in looking, seeing, witnessing, and being (2025)

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By Ananya Garg


While at OHMA, Ananya Garg’s oral history project on queer/trans South Asian chosen families has evolved into a visual art project. Through coursework in the Visual Arts department, Ananya completed a series of 100 paintings exploring care, intimacy, love, and attention in her chosen family.

NOTE: A selection of the paintings will be displayed as part of the Spring 2025 Visual Arts Undergraduate Exhibition on Friday, May 2 from 6-9pm in Prentis Hall (632 West 125th Street). This in-person event is for anyone interested in visual art, especially those who are interested in connecting with art centers South Asian LGBTQ+ chosen families. Ananya hopes to reach other LGBTQ+ people of color. This exhibition will take place in a Columbia University building and may have limited access to non Columbia ID holders. 

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