It’s hard to miss them in a crowd. Two women in identical outfits, down to the matching bangles and earrings. Yet, the Singh Twins have never needed flamboyance to draw attention. Their art does that for them, radiating colour, symbolism, and rebellion in equal measure. As contemporary British Indian artists, Amrit and Rabindra Singh have built a singular identity out of duality. From the moment they began painting professionally, they insisted on being seen not as individuals, but as one creative force, and insisted in being addresses as “twinindividuals.”. In every project they undertake, the signature reads the same: The Singh Twins.
Their journey into art was not conventional. Growing up in Birkenhead as daughters of Indian immigrants, they originally intended to follow in their father’s footsteps and become doctors. But a schoolteacher, convinced that their true talent lay in art, derailed that plan and even wrote to their prospective university, warning against parental pressure. As a result, the twins were placed into a humanities course, and it was there that art, once a hobby, transformed into destiny.
The Singh Twins have since become internationally renowned for their intricate artworks that fuse Indian miniature painting traditions with themes of contemporary British life. Their distinctive style is detailed, narrative, and politically charged, and has earned acclaim as a radical reinvention of heritage. Despite early resistance from the British art establishment, their work now graces major institutions, including the Royal Collection Trust at Buckingham Palace, the National Museum of Scotland, and the Museum of London. Their art, while deeply rooted in South Asian aesthetics, engages global themes like migration, identity, and empire.
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What sets their creative practice apart is not just their visual language but their effortless partnership. Even when one twin completes an artwork, credit is always shared. Their collaborative process extends into filmmaking, writing, and design. Award-winning short films, including one on the 1984 storming of the Golden Temple and another documenting Liverpool’s cultural history, have cemented their place as multimedia artists.
Over the years, their talents have caught the attention of global fashion too. In a high-profile collaboration, the twins joined forces with Indian designer Tarun Tahiliani, inspiring his collection and walking the runway at Lakmé Fashion Week. Such moments highlight their interdisciplinary versatility and international appeal.
Today, The Singh Twins are celebrated not only as cultural commentators but also as torchbearers of British-Asian identity. Honoured with MBEs and multiple honorary doctorates, their influence is as institutional as it is artistic.
Many of their original artworks have been especially commissioned by museums and galleries, institutions, and private individuals worldwide.The Singh Twins have always welcomed enquiries from individuals seeking bespoke pieces.
In their world, tradition is a canvas and identity is a collaboration. And through their twin gaze, they continue to enhance the art world together. Read More
