LOTA is your source for EMERGING ART

Modern design, rooted in tradition

IIM Bangalore architecture inspired by Brutalism and Vastu Shastra
Mexican ceramic plant holders made in Oaxaca
Unisex modern Indian clothing with traditional textiles
Latinx women shot by Thalia Gochez in Los Angeles

We celebrate the voices of artists who define culture.

They are fashion designers blending indigenous textiles with modern silhouettes. Artists incorporating Eastern motifs into abstract art. Architects merging ancient Indian principles with Western Brutalism. Photographers reframing Latin symbols of beauty as expressions of strength and power.

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LOTA features artists from black, brown, and immigrant communities, celebrating a diverse and inclusive creative community. Artists, join our creative community and grow your business with us.

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