Preston Merchant

Indian Ocean Rocks the Art World

Delhi-based fusion band Indian Ocean performs at the opening of AICON Gallery's new space.

Think of the Children

Any big photo project about Indians around the world is going to feature a lot of children.  Here are some of my favorites:

Vaibhav on New Year's Eve. Singapore

Kamran with Jack Russell terriers India (airborne) and Hugo (grounded). Nairobi, Kenya

Ashley and her grandmother. Hague, Guyana

Durban beach, South Africa

Young sailor aboard a dhow. Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Indo-Caribbean Phagwah parade in Richmond Hill, New York (left) and boys in Dubai (right).

At a Hindu home for underprivileged boys. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Richard at a Guyanese jhandi ceremony. Richmond Hill, New York

Byron aboard his father's boat on Lake Washington. Seattle, Washington