Ishara Art Foundation is a non-profit organisation dedicated to presenting the contemporary art of South Asia, which includes the historically interconnected regions around India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal and their diasporas.

Founded by Smita Prabhakar in 2019 as the first international organisation of its kind, the Foundation supports emerging and established practices that advance critical dialogue and explore global interconnections. Guided by a research-led approach, Ishara realises its mission through exhibitions, onsite and online programmes, education initiatives and collaborations in the UAE and internationally.

Ishara Art Foundation is presented in partnership with Alserkal Avenue.