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. |