Taking inspiration from a popular Indian comic book that retells epic stories 📚, Ganesh appropriates the past to posit a “South Asian” future🌏. She references ancient mythologies to offer a speculative time ahead when marginalized people are empowered. In this artwork, Ganesh’s futuristic vision centers on themes of reflection and regeneration in times of uncertainty. ⚖️ Take a moment to review its dynamic imagery🌌 This recent acquisition will also be included in our upcoming exhibition Dreamtime in Newark: Aljira and the Making of Global Contemporary Art opening on October 16th 2026.⭐️ Chitra Ganesh, MultiverseDreaming: Urgency, 2020 Archival digital print Edition of 3 + 2AP CGO144, Overall: 65 × 44 1/2 in. Purchase 2025 Charles W. Engelhard Bequest Fund 2025.10.1 © Courtesy of the artist and Gallery Wendi Norris, San Francisco #asianamericanandpacificislanderheritagemonth #aapiheritagemonth #nmoa #newaquisition #muiltiverse