Aarti Lohia is an Indian-born international art collector, art patron, and philanthropist. She gained prominence for her contributions to the arts and her philanthropic efforts in various sectors.

Aarti Lohia's philanthropic endeavors have been made possible with the support of her father-in-law, Sri Prakash Lohia, who serves as the Chairman of Indorama Corporation a renowned family-owned organization. Together, the Lohia family has initiated and overseen numerous charitable ventures in education, healthcare, and sports. The Lohia family collaborates with and supports impactful charities in Asia, Africa, and the United Kingdom.

Lohia holds key positions within philanthropic organizations, including the Head and Trustee of the SP Lohia Foundation and Indorama Charitable Trust. She also actively contributes as a leading philanthropic supporter of the India Foundation for the Arts Archive based in Bangalore, India. Additionally, Lohia serves on several prestigious international councils and committees, such as the Victoria & Albert Museum's International Council, the South Asian Acquisitions Committee at Tate Modern, the Serpentine Gallery's International Council, the British Fashion Council Foundation, and MOMA's David Rockefeller Council. She is recognized as a valuable member of the National Gallery's Modern and Contemporary Programme's Advisory Panel, holding the position of Leading Philanthropic Partner.

Lohia's contributions to the art world have been acknowledged globally. In 2016, she was listed in Apollo magazine's "40 under 40 Asia Pacific" list, which recognizes influential individuals in the art community. While Lohia is an ardent patron of South Asian contemporary art, she also emphasizes the importance of preserving India's unique cultural heritage for future generations. As a Founding Patron and trustee of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale Foundation, she actively supports and promotes artistic excellence.

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Living people
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Indian art collectors
Indian women philanthropists