Four renowned Indian women artists, Nalini Malani, Nilima Sheikh, Madhvi Parekh, and Arpita Singh, reflect on their shared journey breaking into India’s male-dominated art scene in the 1970s. This conversation highlights their inspirations, challenges, and the enduring relevance of their work, particularly in light of the upcoming exhibition, ‘The Imaginary Institution of India: Art in 1975-1998,’ at the Barbican Centre in London.