<h1>BE OPEN Art Launches 2025 Competition to Spotlight Emerging Artists from South Asia with Public Voting and Prizes.</h1> BE OPEN Art has launched its first regional competition of 2025 to support emerging artists from South Asia, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka. The initiative, part of a project by Elena Baturina's think-tank, aims to highlight artists who best represent their regional and cultural identities. Over three months, artworks from 20 emerging artists will be showcased online, with public voting determining the Regional Artist of the Month. The regional winner will receive a 500 euro prize. BE OPEN Art seeks to identify new influencers in the art scene, promoting creativity and social consciousness.