Bharti Kher Age, Wiki and Bio

Bharti Kher

Quick Info

ProfessionArtist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1969
Age55 years
BirthplaceEngland

Physical Stats & More

Height167 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsSubodh Gupta (artist)
Marriage Date1993

Family

HusbandSubodh Gupta (artist)
ChildrenLola and Omi
Parents
FatherTextile merchant
MotherSeamstress

Some Lesser Known Facts

Bharti Kher was born in England and is an Indian contemporary artist.
She is recognized for creating sculptures, paintings, installations, and saree portraits.
Themes in her artwork include migration, identity, femininity, and Indian culture.
Kher's art has been displayed in prestigious galleries such as Hauser & Wirth and Galerie Perrotin.
Transitioning from paintings, Kher began sculpting after her first bindi artwork in 1996.
She co-founded the Khoj International Artists' Association in 1997 to support artists financially.
'A Language Not Its Own' sold for about 7 crores at Sotheby's, setting a record for an Indian contemporary female artist.
Known for mirror and resin-dipped saree art, Kher's work showcases her unique style.
'The Virus Series' is a project spanning 30 years that began in 2010.
'Six Women' features sculptures of sex workers, emphasizing their vulnerabilities.
In 2020, Kher collaborated with Christian Dior to design Lady Dior bags using her bindi motif.
Kher's global art exhibitions and awards like the 'ARKEN Art Prize' and the 'Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres' reflect her success.