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The Lotus Paper

An archive for bold, honest, & unconventional South Asian art & writing

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Goddess Sarasvati (1878-1883), West Bengal, Calcutta, India (object no. 2021.203)

Courtesy of the Department of Asian Art at The Metropolitan Museum. Open access.

The Lotus Paper is a youth-led, non-commercial zine dedicated to recognizing the South Asian community through bold, honest, and unconventional works. We accept art & writing from South Asian creators ages 13-25.

We want pieces that explore truths about culture, identity, religion, and social justice within the South Asian community that often go underlooked in mainstream media. Our editors work to create a place where both new and experienced creators can thrive & improve, through opportunities for revision and detailed feedback.

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Sultan 'Ali al-Mashhadi - Divan of Sultan Husayn Baiqara (905 AH/16th century), Herat, present-day Afghanistan (object no. 1982.120.1).

Courtesy of the Department of Islamic Art at The Metropolitan Museum. Open access.

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Shiva Seated with Parvati (11th century), Kathmandu  Valley, Nepal (object no. 1987.218.1)

Courtesy of the Department of Asian Art at The Metropolitan Museum. Open access.

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