Introduction
- Zodiac sign
- Gemini
- Place of Birth
- London, UK
- State Country of Birth
- UK
1987
- Studied at the Middlesex Polytechnic, Cat Hill, London, UK
1987 – 1988
1988
- Foundation Course in Art & Design, Newcastle Polytechnic, Newcastle, UK
1988 – 1991
- B.A. Honours, Fine Art, Painting, Newcastle Polytechnic, Newcastle, UK
1988 – 1991
2002
- Khoj Residency, New Delhi, India
2004
- French Government Residency, Paris, France
1997
- Khoj Artist's Workshop, Sikribagh, Modinagar, India
2000
- Pipe Dreams Workshop 2000 at Kosi Kalan, UP, India
- Open Circle Workshop, Mumbai, India
2002
- Sirpur Paper Mills, Hyderabad, India
- Silence Violence, a Pulse project in Durban and Niebethesda, South Africa
Exhibitions
1990
- Fresh Art, at The National Fine Art Degree Fair, The Business Design Centre, London, U.K.
- Squires Gallery, Newcastle Polytechnic, Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K.
1991
- Aspects of British Figurative Painting (1988-93), Milton Gallery, London, U.K.
1993
- Trends in Contemporary Indian Art, Art Heritage, New Delhi, India
1995
- Art Heritage, New Delhi, India
- 6th Bharat Bhawan Biennale of Contemporary Indian Art, Bhopal, India
- Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai, India
- Postcards for Gandhi, a Sahmat Exhibition in five cities in India
1996
- Royal Overseas League Open Exhibition, Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh, U.K.
- Of Women Icons / Stars / Feasts, Eicher Gallery, New Delhi, India
- Royal Overseas League Open Exhibition, Overseas House, London, U.K.
1997
- Galerie F. I. A., Amsterdam, The Netherlands
1998
- Edge of The Century, British Council, New Delhi, India (curated by Amit Mukhopadhyay)
- Cryptograms,Lakeeren Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
1999
- Telling Tails, New Delhi, India
- Telling Tails, Galerie F. I. A., Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Boxwallahs, Art in a Public Space with De Ego Gurgaon, Haryana, India
- Collaborative work with Subodh Gupta, at Sahay Filling Station, Gurgaon/Mehrauli Road, Haryana, India
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Bharti Kher, 1993 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859245
1993
1995
- Art Heritage, New Delhi, India
1997
- Galerie F. I. A., Amsterdam, The Netherlands
1999
- Telling Tails, New Delhi, India
- Telling Tails, Galerie F. I. A., Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2000
- The Private Softness of Skin, Bose Pacia Gallery, New York, USA
2001
05 Feb 2001 to 22 Feb 2001
2004
23 Mar 2004 to 10 Apr 2004
- Quasi-, mim-, ne-, near-, semi-, -ish, -like” at GallerySKE, Bengaluru, India
2006
22 Apr 2004 to 16 May 2004
2007
- An Absence of Assignable Cause, Nature Morte, New Delhi, India
- An Absence of Assignable Cause, Jack Shainman Gallery, New York , USA
15 Nov 2007 to 22 Dec 2007
2008
- Virus, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead, UK
- Sing to them that will listen, Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin, Paris, France
2010
- Disturbia, utopia, house beautiful, GALLERYSKE, Bengaluru, India
- Hauser & Wirth Outdoor Sculpture: Bharti Kher, Hauser & Wirth Outdoor Sculpture Southwood Garden, St.James's Church, London, U.K.
- Inevitable undeniable necessary, Hauser & Wirth London, London, England
2011
- Leave your smell, Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin, Paris, France
2012
- Reveal the secrets that you seek, Savannah College for Art and Design, Savannah GA, U.S.A.
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Bharti Kher, 1993 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859245
1990
- Fresh Art, at The National Fine Art Degree Fair, The Business Design Centre, London, U.K.
- Squires Gallery, Newcastle Polytechnic, Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K.
1991
- Aspects of British Figurative Painting (1988-93), Milton Gallery, London, U.K.
1993
- Trends in Contemporary Indian Art, Art Heritage, New Delhi, India
1995
- 6th Bharat Bhawan Biennale of Contemporary Indian Art, Bhopal, India
- Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai, India
- Postcards for Gandhi, a Sahmat Exhibition in five cities in India
1996
- Royal Overseas League Open Exhibition, Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh, U.K.
- Of Women Icons / Stars / Feasts, Eicher Gallery, New Delhi, India
- Royal Overseas League Open Exhibition, Overseas House, London, U.K.
1998
- Edge of The Century, British Council, New Delhi, India (curated by Amit Mukhopadhyay)
- Cryptograms,Lakeeren Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
1999
- Boxwallahs, Art in a Public Space with De Ego Gurgaon, Haryana, India
- Collaborative work with Subodh Gupta, at Sahay Filling Station, Gurgaon/Mehrauli Road, Haryana, India
- Hedendaagse Kunst uit India, Central Bureau Vande Hogeschool, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Impact, Jim Beard Gallery at CCA, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Nature Morte, New Delhi, India
- Icons of The Millenium, Nehru Centre, Mumbai, India
- Embarkations, curated by Yashodra Dalmia, Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai, India
2000
- Aar Paar, An Exchange Between five Indian and Pakistani Artists, Kundan Pan Shop, Karachi, Pakistan
Chronicled Highlights 12
Bharti Kher — London, UK.
In 2007, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Death Of A Snake Charmer (2000), offered in the Masterpieces and Museum Quality Series VIII by Osian's, which concluded on 31 January 2007 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹43,20,000 ($97,804). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
On 27 November 2003, Bharti Kher made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Death of a Snake Charmer was presented as Lot 201 in Fn-Fn: Figurative Non-Figurative Narration: Auctions of Indian Modern & Contemporary Paintings & Books, conducted by Osian's in Mumbai, India. This auction marked the artist's first recorded appearance in the public auction market, establishing the earliest chapter of their auction history.
In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Angel - From The Series Hybrid (2004), offered in the Contemporary: Spring Online Auction by Saffronart, which concluded on 16 March 2006 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹1,65,000 ($3,715). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of From The Series Hybrid (2004), offered in the Contemporary: Spring Online Auction by Saffronart, which concluded on 16 March 2006 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹1,79,267 ($4,037). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Seeing Some Things Better (2004), offered in the Contemporary: Spring Online Auction by Saffronart, which concluded on 16 March 2006 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹26,14,700 ($58,876). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
In 2010, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Skin Speaks A Language Not Its Own (2006), offered in the Contemporary Art: Evening Auction by Sotheby's, which concluded on 28 June 2010 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹6,89,00,958 ($1,492,655). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
In 2008, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Rugged Terrain (2007), offered in the Vanmoerkerke Collection by Phillips de Pury, which concluded on 03 April 2008 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹76,63,065 ($191,816). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
In 2008, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Landscape (2007), offered in the Vanmoerkerke Collection by Phillips de Pury, which concluded on 03 April 2008 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹1,57,62,885 ($394,565). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
In 2008, an artwork by Bharti Kher was featured on the cover of Sotheby's: Indian Art (May 2008, London), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.
In 2015, an artwork by Bharti Kher was featured on the cover of Saffronart: No-Reserve Live Auction (February 2015, New York), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.
In 2016, an artwork by Bharti Kher was featured on the cover of Asta Guru: Contemporary Indian Art (March 2016, New York), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.
In 2022, an artwork by Bharti Kher was featured on the cover of Asta Guru: Present Future (February 2022, Mumbai), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.
Economics of Art
Record-high lots9
Public Auction Market (1987–2026) | Select Indicators
Annual Auction Sale Turnover
It aggregates all sales across global auction houses into yearly totals.
Analysis reflected in the chart:
The turnover graph highlights periods of strong growth, moments of market correction, and resilience during downturns. Peaks often align with landmark works coming to public auction, while troughs may indicate reduced supply or weaker demand. Over time, the curve illustrates the overall trajectory of Bharti Kher’s public auction market presence.
Average Sale Price Per Lot
It smooths out fluctuations caused by the quantity of works offered and focuses on the Average Sale Price level per artwork.
Analysis reflected in the chart:
Rising average sale prices indicate growing collector confidence and a stronger willingness to pay higher amounts per work. Assuming the mix of mediums remains relatively stable over time, the proportion of works on paper typically priced lower than works on canvas adds important context to understanding these market movements.
Square Inch Rate Trend
This allows fair comparisons between smaller works and larger canvases.
Analysis reflected in the chart:
The Square Inch Rate shown in the graph combines various medium types such as canvas, paper, board, and others. Historically, works on canvas and board have broadly commanded higher prices compared to works on paper.
2003
- The Sanskriti Award
2007
- Young FICCI Ladies Organisation, Woman Achiever of the Year
2010
- ARKEN Art Prize, ARKEN Museum of Modern Art, Denmark
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