London based curator Ryan Lanji will open a new exhibition with a focus on groundbreaking youth Asian artists and beacons of the artistic community at the Camden Open Air Gallery in April. Rapture presents a celebration of covetable, collectable works of art from visionaries whose bold, fearless creativity is a reminder that art, at its most powerful, is a force of beautifully disruptive positive energy.
The exhibition will feature Babbu The Painter, Ryan Lanji, Kully Rehal, Sarah Maple, Girth Of Venus, Helena Theodore, Kazim Rashid, Kushiaania, Jatinder Creates and Kaajel Jayantilal Patel.
“The works will be available (print to order) in an open edition ranging from £50 – £80 to create a democratic opportunity to collect fine art reminiscent of posters you’d hang in your bedroom.” comments, Lanji.
A catalyst for joyful upheaval
These works are testaments to the idea that artistic expression is not just a form of resistance or reflection, but a catalyst for joyful upheaval. Rapture ignites a new chapter where artists fully embrace their power, their joy, and their limitless creative expression. Through vibrant visuals and dynamic storytelling, Rapture invites us to transcend limitations and step into a world of uninhibited artistic euphoria.
Ryan Lanji is a cultural curator, creative director, and TV personality, renowned for his boundary-pushing approach to art, fashion, and creative expression. Winner of Netflix’s The Big Flower Fight, Ryan has since captivated audiences with his dynamic presence including his recent appearance on BBC THREE’s Big Proud Party Agency and is the cursor of Drag Race UK’s Finale parties.
A trailblazer in the art world and curator at heart, he has been the brainchild behind groundbreaking exhibitions and immersive experiences that spotlight Beauty, Fashion, South Asian artists and underrepresented voices in the LGBTQIA+ community.
In 2020, Lanji curated Perspectives of Courage, an exhibition that brought together artists whose work embodied resilience and artistic bravery. Set to open on March 11, 2020—the same day the UK entered its first lockdown—the exhibition became an unseen symbol of courage in uncertain times. Now, five years later, he reimagines this narrative with Rapture—a celebration of artistic liberation, bold expression, and the electrifying energy of cultural transformation.
HUNGAMA
Beyond the gallery, Lanji is best known as the creator of HUNGAMA, the groundbreaking queer Bollywood club night that has evolved into a global movement at the intersection of art, nightlife, and South Asian identity. HUNGAMA (हंगामा) translates to chaos, celebration, and joyful commotion—an ethos that pulses through Rapture, where artists embrace their power and push creative boundaries without restraint.
Through his curatorial vision, Lanji continues to shape spaces where art, culture, and community converge, proving that creativity is not just about expression—it is a force for joy, revolution, and transformation.
RAPTURE runs from 3-27 April, Camden Open Air Gallery, 216 Camden High St, London NW1 8QR
