Founders

Meenakshi Thirukode is a writer and Independent curator, who moved from India to America in 2006, and is currently based in New York.  She has contributed to several publications including The Hindu Newspaper, Whitewall Magazine, artconcerns.com, Art Asia Pacific, Art India, Art and Deal Magazine, Art Journal, ArtMap Magazine, Of Note Magazine and Grassroots Literature Blog. Since 2008 she has been curating independent curatorial projects in the United States and India. Currently she also works as a curatorial consultant for ArtStar.com, involved in developing their South Asian and Middle Eastern portfolio.

Thirukode is a member of AICA (International Association of Art Critics), IKT (International Association of Contemporary Art Curators) and served on the board of the South Asian Womens Creative Collective and continues to serve on the board of the Christies Alumni Society Board.  Thirukode graduated with Honors in the Masters Program at Christies Education, New York with a focus on the History of the Art Market, Connoisseurship and Art Criticism.

www.meensonindianart.blogspot.com, www.projectforemptyspace.com

Jasmine Wahi is the Founder of Jasmine Wahi Contemporary- multifaceted company that works in both art advisory and curatorial services. In addition to her roles as an advisor and curator, Ms. Wahi is the Co-Founder of Pink Brick House, a budding new media start up that creates empowering and entertaining pop culture for young New York Women.

Ms. Wahi has both a professional and personal interest in the Female presence in South Asian and Middle Eastern Contemporary art, and is currently working on several curatorial endeavors in addition to her daily work in media and art. She has served as a member of the South Asian Women’s Creative Collective (SAWCC). Ms. Wahi graduated from New York University with a degree in Art History and South Asian Studies.