Now Playing: Divya Mehra, "A Practical Guide"

Presented by Night Gallery



Divya Mehra is known for her disarming multimedia works addressing diasporic experiences, historical narratives, and the legacy of colonialism in the West. The monumental inflatable reimagines the plastic bags reading ‘THANK YOU’ often used by businesses, including take-out and convenience stores. A Hindi term originally misused by the British empire against Indians, the word ‘LOOT’ replaces the neighborly message of gratitude and invites you to take what you’re owed.