Aarti Lohia | |
Occupation: | Chairperson, SP Lohia Foundation and Indorama Charitable Trust |
Awards: | Top 200 Collectors ARTnews, 40 under 40 Asia Pacific |
Spouse: | Amit Lohia |
Children: | Aria Lohia, Sohum Lohia and Shorya Lohia |
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.
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]