Panel and Conversation: Insights from South Asian Creatives

Curious about careers in the creative sector? Wondering where your own creative journey could take you?

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  • Saturday, 17 October 2026

  • V&A South Kensington

    Cromwell Road
    London, SW7 2RL
  • Floor 1, Learning Center

  • Under 26

    Under 26

  • Free event

Panel and Conversation: Insights from South Asian Creatives photo
Connect and Conversation
11:00am - 11:45am
Learning Center, Floor 1
Connect with other young creatives through thoughtful prompts and shared conservation starters developed by our youth producers.

Panel: Insights from South Asian Creatives
11:45am - 12:45pm 
Learning Center, Hochhauser Auditorium 
The panel will bring creatives together to explore how to build resilient and meaningful careers in the creative industries.  Hosted by our youth producers, joining us for the panel are: 

  • Bharti Kher, Multi-disciplinary artist 
  • Sophia Green, Creative 
  • DJ Ritu, Broadcaster, DJ, Producer and Curator 
Bharti Kher, is a British Indian artist who is internationally recognised for her sculptures which explore the body, womanhood, mythology and cultural identity. Kher's practice is radically heterogeneous, encompassing painting, sculpture and installation. You can view her current installations at the V&A which brings her work into conversation with the V&A's historic collections. Click here to find out more: Bharti Kher at the V&A - Display at V&A South Kensington · V&A

DJ Ritu MBE is a globe-trotting turntablist, broadcaster, producer, curator, Fine Arts graduate, equalities activist, and the voice of the UK’s definitive independent global music show, A World in London. Her 37-year career includes two decades at the BBC, co-founding 90s cult label Outcaste Records, and touring in over 35 countries as a band-leader and solo artist. Ritu is a pioneer of the ‘Asian Underground’ and Bhangra scenes, opening doors for other artists globally. She has been decolonising dancefloors & radio airwaves since the 80s, connecting cultures through music, and trailblazing paths for women and PoC artists.

Creative workshop and refreshments
12.45pm to 15:00pm
Stay for refreshments with Tava Rakh, plant based Indian food with soul and a drop-in creative workshop. You will be led by artists to experiment using the V&A South Asia Gallery as inspiration in your own creative practice. 

This event has been created by a collective of Youth Producers to create  a welcoming space for young people of all backgrounds to connect, spark ideas and open up conversations about creative futures. 

This event is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund