Colonial Threads
Nimisha Doongarwal is an Indian immigrant and sociopolitical artist. She moved to US for higher education in science but in 2014 decided to study art history and art psychology at Stanford University, followed by an MFA at Academy of Arts University. Nimisha’s work is inspired by her surroundings and finding identity as a global citizen. Her work has been featured in many publications and magazines including Forbes, Suboart, Maake, and Artmarket magazine. She exhibited at 80+ group and solo exhibits including the DeYoung Museum, SF International Airport, UCSF Hospital, San Mateo City Hall and Library, San Ramon City Hall, San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, Museum of Northern California. She recently painted her first public art, San Francisco’s iconic Hearts sculpture.