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National Anthem, a solo project by Naresh Kumar, continues at the gallery. The gallery is open this week from 12–5pm.

National Anthem III, 2025-26
Indigo, watercolour pencil, mica powder, marble dust, copper dust and pencil on
Mumbai Yellow Pages magazines in 20 panels, 112 x 110cm

London holds a particular kind of familiarity for the Indian diaspora. The former seat of an empire that drew lines across it, dictated its economies and displaced its people, and in the aftermath of all that, probably the global city where Indian culture has taken deepest root. That contradiction is not incidental to Naresh Kumar’s first solo exhibition here. National Anthem arrives in a city that has spent centuries absorbing the consequences of its own history, now reflecting back an amalgam of diverse cultures. In many ways, Kumar finds in London an echo of Mumbai. Both are port cities shaped by trade, migration and above all, dialogue. For many migrants, these cities offer the promise of a new beginning and the draw of hope - something which runs throughout Naresh Kumar’s National Anthem.

For all information: info@chilliartprojects.com

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We look forward to welcoming you today for brunch to celebrate National Anthem, a solo project by Naresh Kumar, now open at Chilli Gallery.

Join us from 10am–1pm for mimosas and a selection of delicious bakery treats, with the opportunity to meet Naresh and chat with him about the exhibition and his work.
We look forward to seeing you!

London holds a particular kind of familiarity for the Indian diaspora. The former seat of an empire that drew lines across it, dictated its economies and displaced its people, and in the aftermath of all that, probably the global city where Indian culture has taken deepest root. That contradiction is not incidental to Naresh Kumar’s first solo exhibition here. National Anthem arrives in a city that has spent centuries absorbing the consequences of its own history, now reflecting back an amalgam of diverse cultures. In many ways, Kumar finds in London an echo of Mumbai. Both are port cities shaped by trade, migration and above all, dialogue. For many migrants, these cities offer the promise of a new beginning and the draw of hope - something which runs throughout Naresh Kumar’s National Anthem.

For all information: info@chilliartprojects.com

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National Anthem, a solo project by Naresh Kumar is now open.

National Anthem I, 2025-26
Indigo, watercolour pencil, mica powder, marble dust, copper dust and pencil on Mumbai Yellow Pages magazines in 9 panels, 84 x 65cm

London holds a particular kind of familiarity for the Indian diaspora. The former seat of an empire that drew lines across it, dictated its economies and displaced its people, and in the aftermath of all that, probably the global city where Indian culture has taken deepest root. That contradiction is not incidental to Naresh Kumar’s first solo exhibition here. National Anthem arrives in a city that has spent centuries absorbing the consequences of its own history, now reflecting back an amalgam of diverse cultures. In many ways, Kumar finds in London an echo of Mumbai. Both are port cities shaped by trade, migration and above all, dialogue. For many migrants, these cities offer the promise of a new beginning and the draw of hope - something which runs throughout Naresh Kumar’s National Anthem.

Just a little reminder that Naresh will be doing an artist walkthrough of the exhibition on Thursday from 2–6pm, followed by brunch at the gallery on Friday from 10am–12pm. It would be lovely to see you at either or both!

For all information: info@chilliartprojects.com

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Chilli are excited to present National Anthem, a solo project by Naresh Kumar commencing on Tuesday 13 October with a performance by the artist.

London holds a particular kind of familiarity for the Indian diaspora. The former seat of an empire that drew lines across it, dictated its economies and displaced its people, and in the aftermath of all that, probably the global city where Indian culture has taken deepest root. That contradiction is not incidental to Naresh Kumar’s first solo exhibition here. National Anthem arrives in a city that has spent centuries absorbing the consequences of its own history, now reflecting back an amalgam of diverse cultures. In many ways, Kumar finds in London an echo of Mumbai. Both are port cities shaped by trade, migration and above all, dialogue. For many migrants, these cities offer the promise of a new beginning and the draw of hope - something which runs throughout Naresh Kumar’s National Anthem.

For all information: info@chilliartprojects.com

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Thank you to everyone for the incredible support for Naresh Kumar’s Solo booth @untitledartfairs The Long Way Home, a solo project by Naresh Kumar. The exhibition explores migration, mobility, conflict, and the shifting idea of homeland.

Drawing on Korean, American, and Indian histories, Kumar considers how war, technology, migration, and cultural exchange have shaped our interconnected world. His works bring together natural and locally sourced materials—including indigo, mica, marble dust, copper dust, and watercolour pencil—applied over vintage 1998 Yellow Pages directories. These materials become carriers of memory, communication, history, and disappearance.

Animals, particularly snakes, recur throughout the works as symbols of connectivity and shared existence. Without borders or nationality, they offer Kumar a way to think beyond divisions of geography, culture, and identity.

In one work, two skulls loosely evoke Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., reflecting on the universal experience of injustice and the continuing struggle for equality.

Through The Long Way Home, Kumar creates what he describes as “visual poems”—works that remain open to interpretation and invite viewers to bring their own histories and experiences to the encounter. The exhibition ultimately asks: What does home mean in a world defined by movement, migration, and conflict?

Look forward to seeing you again Houston and thank you everyone once again for making it a great week.
@rachelmohl @untitledartfairs @nareshkumarstudio @publicartuhs @cailinsung @clara_andradepereira

Next up is Naresh’s solo show in London!

For all info: info@chilliartprojects.com

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We’re delighted to share that Naresh Kumar has been awarded the Public Art of the University of Houston System Acquisition Prize at Untitled Art Houston 2026. The prize will see a work by Naresh acquired into the Public Art UHS collection, joining a significant collection of contemporary art across the University of Houston System.
A very special recognition of Naresh’s practice, and a wonderful moment for us at Chilli. @publicartuhs @rachelmohl

A huge thank you to Rachel Mohl for her support and for overseeing the prize, and to the entire Untitled Art team for bringing such an exciting programme to Houston.
We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who stopped by the booth and spent time with Naresh’s work during the fair.

Image credit to Casey Kelbaugh / CKA Associates (@photo_by_cka ), courtesy of @untitledartfairs

#NareshKumar #ChilliC Vy #UntitledArtHouston

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Today is the final day to visit our booth (N4) to see The Long Way Home, a solo project by Naresh Kumar. The exhibition explores migration, mobility, conflict, and the shifting idea of homeland.

11-5pm Booth N4 @nareshkumarstudio @untitledartfairs
Untitled Art Fair, Houston

Drawing on Korean, American, and Indian histories, Kumar considers how war, technology, migration, and cultural exchange have shaped our interconnected world. His works bring together natural and locally sourced materials—including indigo, mica, marble dust, copper dust, and watercolour pencil—applied over vintage 1998 Yellow Pages directories. These materials become carriers of memory, communication, history, and disappearance.

Animals, particularly snakes, recur throughout the works as symbols of connectivity and shared existence. Without borders or nationality, they offer Kumar a way to think beyond divisions of geography, culture, and identity.

In one work, two skulls loosely evoke Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., reflecting on the universal experience of injustice and the continuing struggle for equality.

Through The Long Way Home, Kumar creates what he describes as “visual poems”—works that remain open to interpretation and invite viewers to bring their own histories and experiences to the encounter. The exhibition ultimately asks: What does home mean in a world defined by movement, migration, and conflict?

For all information: info@chilliartprojects.com

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The Long Way Home, a solo project by Naresh Kumar, exploring migration, mobility, conflict, and the shifting idea of homeland.

Drawing on Korean, American, and Indian histories, Kumar considers how war, technology, migration, and cultural exchange have shaped our interconnected world. His works bring together natural and locally sourced materials—including indigo, mica, marble dust, copper dust, and watercolour pencil—applied over vintage 1998 Yellow Pages directories. These materials become carriers of memory, communication, history, and disappearance.

Animals, particularly snakes, recur throughout the works as symbols of connectivity and shared existence. Without borders or nationality, they offer Kumar a way to think beyond divisions of geography, culture, and identity.

In one work, two skulls loosely evoke Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., reflecting on the universal experience of injustice and the continuing struggle for equality.

Through The Long Way Home, Kumar creates what he describes as “visual poems”—works that remain open to interpretation and invite viewers to bring their own histories and experiences to the encounter. The exhibition ultimately asks: What does home mean in a world defined by movement, migration, and conflict?

For all information: info@chilliartprojects.com

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Day 3 @untitledartfairs Houston @nareshkumarstudio
Please find us in the Nest Sector at booth N4.

Long Way Home I (Gandhi &
Kasturba II), 2025-26
Indigo, watercolor pencil, mica
powder, marble dust, copper
dust and graphite on Mumbai
Yellow Pages magazines in 53
panels 176 x 196 cm

The Long Way Home, a solo project by Naresh Kumar, exploring migration, mobility, conflict, and the shifting idea of homeland.

Drawing on Korean, American, and Indian histories, Kumar considers how war, technology, migration, and cultural exchange have shaped our interconnected world. His works bring together natural and locally sourced materials—including indigo, mica, marble dust, copper dust, and watercolour pencil—applied over vintage 1998 Yellow Pages directories. These materials become carriers of memory, communication, history, and disappearance.

Animals, particularly snakes, recur throughout the works as symbols of connectivity and shared existence. Without borders or nationality, they offer Kumar a way to think beyond divisions of geography, culture, and identity.

In one work, two skulls loosely evoke Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., reflecting on the universal experience of injustice and the continuing struggle for equality.

Through The Long Way Home, Kumar creates what he describes as “visual poems”—works that remain open to interpretation and invite viewers to bring their own histories and experiences to the encounter. The exhibition ultimately asks: What does home mean in a world defined by movement, migration, and conflict?

For all information: info@chilliartprojects.com

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Day 2 @untitledartfairs Houston @nareshkumarstudio
Please find us in the Nest Sector at booth N4.

The Long Way Home, a solo project by Naresh Kumar, exploring migration, mobility, conflict, and the shifting idea of homeland.

Drawing on Korean, American, and Indian histories, Kumar considers how war, technology, migration, and cultural exchange have shaped our interconnected world. His works bring together natural and locally sourced materials—including indigo, mica, marble dust, copper dust, and watercolour pencil—applied over vintage 1998 Yellow Pages directories. These materials become carriers of memory, communication, history, and disappearance.

Animals, particularly snakes, recur throughout the works as symbols of connectivity and shared existence. Without borders or nationality, they offer Kumar a way to think beyond divisions of geography, culture, and identity.

In one work, two skulls loosely evoke Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., reflecting on the universal experience of injustice and the continuing struggle for equality.

Through The Long Way Home, Kumar creates what he describes as “visual poems”—works that remain open to interpretation and invite viewers to bring their own histories and experiences to the encounter. The exhibition ultimately asks: What does home mean in a world defined by movement, migration, and conflict?

Long Way Home II (Gandhi & Kasturba), 2025-26
Indigo, watercolor pencil, mica powder, marble dust, copper dust and graphite on Mumbai Yellow Pages magazines in 9 panels, 98 x 66.5cm

For all information: info@chilliartprojects.com

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Chilli proudly presents The Long Way Home, a solo project by Naresh Kumar, exploring migration, mobility, conflict, and the shifting idea of homeland.

You can find us in the Nest Sector at booth N4. This occasion marks the artist’s first exhibition in Houston.

Drawing on Korean, American, and Indian histories, Kumar considers how war, technology, migration, and cultural exchange have shaped our interconnected world. His works bring together natural and locally sourced materials—including indigo, mica, marble dust, copper dust, and watercolour pencil—applied over vintage 1998 Yellow Pages directories. These materials become carriers of memory, communication, history, and disappearance.

Animals, particularly snakes, recur throughout the works as symbols of connectivity and shared existence. Without borders or nationality, they offer Kumar a way to think beyond divisions of geography, culture, and identity.

In one work, two skulls loosely evoke Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., reflecting on the universal experience of injustice and the continuing struggle for equality.

Through The Long Way Home, Kumar creates what he describes as “visual poems”—works that remain open to interpretation and invite viewers to bring their own histories and experiences to the encounter. The exhibition ultimately asks: What does home mean in a world defined by movement, migration, and conflict?

Long Way Home II (Gandhi & Kasturba), 2025-26
Indigo, watercolor pencil, mica powder, marble dust, copper dust and graphite on Mumbai Yellow Pages magazines in 9 panels, 98 x 66.5cm

For all information and a preview: info@chilliartprojects.com

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Chilli proudly presents The Long Way Home, a solo project by Naresh Kumar, exploring migration, mobility, conflict, and the shifting idea of homeland.

Drawing on Korean, American, and Indian histories, Kumar considers how war, technology, migration, and cultural exchange have shaped our interconnected world. His works bring together natural and locally sourced materials—including indigo, mica, marble dust, copper dust, and watercolour pencil—applied over vintage 1998 Yellow Pages directories. These materials become carriers of memory, communication, history, and disappearance.

Animals, particularly snakes, recur throughout the works as symbols of connectivity and shared existence. Without borders or nationality, they offer Kumar a way to think beyond divisions of geography, culture, and identity.

In one work, two skulls loosely evoke Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., reflecting on the universal experience of injustice and the continuing struggle for equality.

Through The Long Way Home, Kumar creates what he describes as “visual poems”—works that remain open to interpretation and invite viewers to bring their own histories and experiences to the encounter. The exhibition ultimately asks: What does home mean in a world defined by movement, migration, and conflict?

For all information and a preview: info@chilliartprojects.com

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