Reading Time: 5 minutes Introduction Nalini Malani’s singular blend of beautiful grace and intense emotion is unmatched by many modern painters. She has created a unique visual language that is difficult to classify throughout the course of her more than 50 years of labor. Malani is regarded as a pioneer of Indian video art. Born in Karachi in 1946, … Read more
Reading Time: 6 minutes Identity, Culture, and the Hybrid Self The Bindi as a Map of Cultural Complexity The usage of bindis by Bharti Kher in her artwork is closely related to issues of culture and identity. Kher investigates the intricate and sometimes tumultuous landscape of cultural hybridity and identity creation via the usage of this ancient Indian emblem. … Read more
Reading Time: 5 minutes Introduction Who is Bharti Kher? A Contemporary Visionary Bharti Kher is a contemporary artist from India, known for her thought-provoking and unconventional artwork. Born in London in 1969, Kher spent her formative years in India and received her formal art education at the Newcastle Polytechnic in the UK. Kher uses a range of media in … Read more
Reading Time: 6 minutes Introduction Nilima Sheikh: A Voice of Nuance and Narrative Contemporary Indian artist Nilima Sheikh is well recognised for her works that examine historical, mythical, and gendered themes. She attended the Department of Fine Arts at Maharaja Sayajirao University in Baroda and was born in New Delhi, India, in 1945. Sheikh’s work often draws inspiration from … Read more
