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Bharti Kher

Bharti Kher

Geminib. London, UK

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Introduction

Zodiac sign
Gemini
Place of Birth
London, UK
State Country of Birth
UK

  1. 1987

    1. Studied at the Middlesex Polytechnic, Cat Hill, London, UK

      1987 – 1988

  2. 1988

    1. Foundation Course in Art & Design, Newcastle Polytechnic, Newcastle, UK

      1988 – 1991

    2. B.A. Honours, Fine Art, Painting, Newcastle Polytechnic, Newcastle, UK

      1988 – 1991

  3. 2002

    1. Khoj Residency, New Delhi, India

  4. 2004

    1. French Government Residency, Paris, France

  1. 1997

    1. Khoj Artist's Workshop, Sikribagh, Modinagar, India

  2. 2000

    1. Pipe Dreams Workshop 2000 at Kosi Kalan, UP, India
    2. Open Circle Workshop, Mumbai, India

  3. 2002

    1. Sirpur Paper Mills, Hyderabad, India
    2. Silence Violence, a Pulse project in Durban and Niebethesda, South Africa

Exhibitions

  1. 1990

    1. Fresh Art, at The National Fine Art Degree Fair, The Business Design Centre, London, U.K.
    2. Squires Gallery, Newcastle Polytechnic, Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K.

  2. 1991

    1. Aspects of British Figurative Painting (1988-93), Milton Gallery, London, U.K.

  3. 1993

    2. Trends in Contemporary Indian Art, Art Heritage, New Delhi, India

  4. 1995

    2. Art Heritage, New Delhi, India
    3. 6th Bharat Bhawan Biennale of Contemporary Indian Art, Bhopal, India
    4. Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai, India
    5. Postcards for Gandhi, a Sahmat Exhibition in five cities in India

  5. 1996

    1. Royal Overseas League Open Exhibition, Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh, U.K.
    2. Of Women Icons / Stars / Feasts, Eicher Gallery, New Delhi, India
    3. Royal Overseas League Open Exhibition, Overseas House, London, U.K.

  6. 1997

    1. Galerie F. I. A., Amsterdam, The Netherlands

  7. 1998

    1. Edge of The Century, British Council, New Delhi, India (curated by Amit Mukhopadhyay)
    2. Cryptograms,Lakeeren Art Gallery, Mumbai, India

  8. 1999

    1. Telling Tails, New Delhi, India
    2. Telling Tails, Galerie F. I. A., Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    3. Boxwallahs, Art in a Public Space with De Ego Gurgaon, Haryana, India
    4. Collaborative work with Subodh Gupta, at Sahay Filling Station, Gurgaon/Mehrauli Road, Haryana, India
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Kher, Bharti (Artist). Bharti Kher, 1993 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859245
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Kher, Bharti (Artist). Bharti Kher, 1993 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859245

  1. 1993

  2. 1995

    2. Art Heritage, New Delhi, India

  3. 1997

    1. Galerie F. I. A., Amsterdam, The Netherlands

  4. 1999

    1. Telling Tails, New Delhi, India
    2. Telling Tails, Galerie F. I. A., Amsterdam, The Netherlands

  5. 2000

    1. The Private Softness of Skin, Bose Pacia Gallery, New York, USA

  6. 2001

    1. 05 Feb 2001 to 22 Feb 2001

  7. 2004

    1. 23 Mar 2004 to 10 Apr 2004

    2. Quasi-, mim-, ne-, near-, semi-, -ish, -like” at GallerySKE, Bengaluru, India

  8. 2006

    1. 22 Apr 2004 to 16 May 2004

  9. 2007

    1. An Absence of Assignable Cause, Nature Morte, New Delhi, India
    2. An Absence of Assignable Cause, Jack Shainman Gallery, New York , USA

      15 Nov 2007 to 22 Dec 2007

  10. 2008

    1. Virus, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead, UK
    2. Sing to them that will listen, Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin, Paris, France

  11. 2010

    1. Disturbia, utopia, house beautiful, GALLERYSKE, Bengaluru, India
    2. Hauser & Wirth Outdoor Sculpture: Bharti Kher, Hauser & Wirth Outdoor Sculpture Southwood Garden, St.James's Church, London, U.K.
    3. Inevitable undeniable necessary, Hauser & Wirth London, London, England

  12. 2011

    1. Leave your smell, Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin, Paris, France

  13. 2012

    1. Reveal the secrets that you seek, Savannah College for Art and Design, Savannah GA, U.S.A.
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Kher, Bharti (Artist). Bharti Kher, 1993 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859245

  1. 1990

    1. Fresh Art, at The National Fine Art Degree Fair, The Business Design Centre, London, U.K.
    2. Squires Gallery, Newcastle Polytechnic, Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K.

  2. 1991

    1. Aspects of British Figurative Painting (1988-93), Milton Gallery, London, U.K.

  3. 1993

    1. Trends in Contemporary Indian Art, Art Heritage, New Delhi, India

  4. 1995

    1. 6th Bharat Bhawan Biennale of Contemporary Indian Art, Bhopal, India
    2. Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai, India
    3. Postcards for Gandhi, a Sahmat Exhibition in five cities in India

  5. 1996

    1. Royal Overseas League Open Exhibition, Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh, U.K.
    2. Of Women Icons / Stars / Feasts, Eicher Gallery, New Delhi, India
    3. Royal Overseas League Open Exhibition, Overseas House, London, U.K.

  6. 1998

    1. Edge of The Century, British Council, New Delhi, India (curated by Amit Mukhopadhyay)
    2. Cryptograms,Lakeeren Art Gallery, Mumbai, India

  7. 1999

    1. Boxwallahs, Art in a Public Space with De Ego Gurgaon, Haryana, India
    2. Collaborative work with Subodh Gupta, at Sahay Filling Station, Gurgaon/Mehrauli Road, Haryana, India
    3. Hedendaagse Kunst uit India, Central Bureau Vande Hogeschool, Amsterdam, Netherlands
    4. Impact, Jim Beard Gallery at CCA, Amsterdam, Netherlands
    5. Nature Morte, New Delhi, India
    6. Icons of The Millenium, Nehru Centre, Mumbai, India
    7. Embarkations, curated by Yashodra Dalmia, Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai, India

  8. 2000

    1. Aar Paar, An Exchange Between five Indian and Pakistani Artists, Kundan Pan Shop, Karachi, Pakistan
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Chronicled Highlights

Economics of Art

Currency
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Record-high lots9

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  1. 2003

    1. The Sanskriti Award

  2. 2007

    1. Young FICCI Ladies Organisation, Woman Achiever of the Year

  3. 2010

    1. ARKEN Art Prize, ARKEN Museum of Modern Art, Denmark

Research Centre

Bharti Kher (Artist), Untitled, 1993, Painting
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Untitled, 1993 | Painting
Bharti Kher (Artist), Bharti Kher, 1993, Solo Exhibition Invitation
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Bharti Kher, 1993 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859245
Subodh Gupta (Artist), Grey zones, 1995, Solo Exhibition Catalogue
Gupta, Subodh (Artist). Grey zones, 1995 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882283
Ebrahim Alkazi (Editor), Art Heritage, 1995, Journal
Alkazi, Ebrahim and Aditi Bhatnagar (Editors). Art Heritage, 1994-1995 | Journal | 00842134
Subodh Gupta (Artist), Subodh Gupta, 1999, Solo Exhibition Catalogue
Gupta, Subodh (Artist). Subodh Gupta, 1999 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882284
Bharti Kher (Artist), Untitled, 1999, Painting
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Untitled, 1999 | Painting
Bharti Kher (Artist), The Walls Have Ears (The Private Softness of Skin), 1999, Painting
Kher, Bharti (Artist). The Walls Have Ears (The Private Softness of Skin), 1999 | Painting
Bharti Kher (Artist), Death Of A Snake Charmer, 2000, Painting
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Death Of A Snake Charmer, 2000 | Painting
Bharti Kher, 2000, Edited Book
Bharti Kher, 2000 | Edited Book | 00846215
Bharti Kher (Artist), Death of a Snake Charmer, 2000, Painting
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Death of a Snake Charmer, 2000 | Painting
Bharti Kher (Artist), Death Of A Snake Charmer, 2000, Painting
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Death Of A Snake Charmer, 2000 | Painting
Bharti Kher (Artist), The Private Softness of Skin, 2001, Solo Exhibition Invitation
Kher, Bharti (Artist). The Private Softness of Skin, 2001 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859246
Bharti Kher (Artist), It's a Jungle Out There, 2002, Sculpture
Kher, Bharti (Artist). It's a Jungle Out There, 2002 | Sculpture
Bharti Kher (Artist), I've Seen An Elephant Fly, 2002, Sculpture
Kher, Bharti (Artist). I've Seen An Elephant Fly, 2002 | Sculpture
Osians (Auction House), Fn-Fn: Figurative Non-Figurative Narration, 2003, Auction Catalogue
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). Fn-Fn: Figurative Non-Figurative Narration. 27 November 2003 | Auction Catalogue | 00861902
Geeta Kapur (Curator), Crossing Generations: Diverge, 2003, Group Exhibition Invitation
Kapur, Geeta and Chaitanya Sambrani (Curators). Crossing Generations: Diverge, 2003 | Group Exhibition Invitation | 00858774
Bose Krishnamachari (Author), De Curating, 2003, Authored Book
Krishnamachari, Bose (Author). De Curating, 2003 | Authored Book | 00845442
Karin Zitzewitz (Author), The Perfect Frame, 2003, Authored Book
Zitzewitz, Karin (Author). The Perfect Frame, 2003 | Authored Book | 00845472
Bharti Kher (Artist), Chocolate Muffin (From The Series Hybrid), 2004, Print
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Chocolate Muffin (From The Series Hybrid), 2004 | Print
Bharti Kher (Artist), Seeing Some Things Better, 2004, Painting
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Seeing Some Things Better, 2004 | Painting
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Bharti Kher (Artist), Bharti Kher, 1993, Solo Exhibition Invitation
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Bharti Kher, 1993 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859245
Subodh Gupta (Artist), Grey zones, 1995, Solo Exhibition Catalogue
Gupta, Subodh (Artist). Grey zones, 1995 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882283
Ebrahim Alkazi (Editor), Art Heritage, 1995, Journal
Alkazi, Ebrahim and Aditi Bhatnagar (Editors). Art Heritage, 1994-1995 | Journal | 00842134
Subodh Gupta (Artist), Subodh Gupta, 1999, Solo Exhibition Catalogue
Gupta, Subodh (Artist). Subodh Gupta, 1999 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882284
Bharti Kher, 2000, Edited Book
Bharti Kher, 2000 | Edited Book | 00846215
Bharti Kher (Artist), The Private Softness of Skin, 2001, Solo Exhibition Invitation
Kher, Bharti (Artist). The Private Softness of Skin, 2001 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859246
Osians (Auction House), Fn-Fn: Figurative Non-Figurative Narration, 2003, Auction Catalogue
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). Fn-Fn: Figurative Non-Figurative Narration. 27 November 2003 | Auction Catalogue | 00861902
Geeta Kapur (Curator), Crossing Generations: Diverge, 2003, Group Exhibition Invitation
Kapur, Geeta and Chaitanya Sambrani (Curators). Crossing Generations: Diverge, 2003 | Group Exhibition Invitation | 00858774
Bose Krishnamachari (Author), De Curating, 2003, Authored Book
Krishnamachari, Bose (Author). De Curating, 2003 | Authored Book | 00845442
Karin Zitzewitz (Author), The Perfect Frame, 2003, Authored Book
Zitzewitz, Karin (Author). The Perfect Frame, 2003 | Authored Book | 00845472
Bharti Kher (Artist), Bharti Kher, 2004, Solo Exhibition Invitation
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Bharti Kher, 2004 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859247
Jindal Foundation for Performing & Creative Arts (Organiser), Tiranga - Rights and Responsibilities, 2004, Group Exhibition Invitation
Jindal Foundation for Performing & Creative Arts, Shallu Jindal and Naveen Jindal (Organisers). Tiranga - Rights and Responsibilities, 2004 | Group Exhibition Invitation | 00858828
Rewati Rau (Reporter), Romancing the Street, 2005, Newspaper Clipping
Rau, Rewati (Reporter). Romancing the Street, 07 December 2005 | Newspaper Clipping | 00850547
Amrita Jhaveri (Author), Guide to 101 Modern & Contemporary Indian Artists, 2005, Authored Book
Jhaveri, Amrita (Author). Guide to 101 Modern & Contemporary Indian Artists, 2005 | Authored Book | 00845436
Bharti Kher (Artist), Bharti Kher, 2006, Solo Exhibition Catalogue
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Bharti Kher, 2006 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882375
Christie's (Auction House), Asian Contemporary Art, 2006, Auction Catalogue
Christie's (Auction House). Asian Contemporary Art. 28 May 2006 | Auction Catalogue | 00861939
Sotheby's (Auction House), Indian Contemporary Art, 2006, Auction Catalogue
Sotheby's (Auction House). Indian Contemporary Art. 22 September 2006 | Auction Catalogue | 00861947
Saffronart (Auction House), Contemporary, 2006, Auction Catalogue
Saffronart (Auction House). Contemporary. 07 September 2006 | Auction Catalogue | 00861942
Saffronart (Auction House), Contemporary, 2006, Auction Catalogue
Saffronart (Auction House). Contemporary. 16 March 2006 | Auction Catalogue | 00861931
Bharti Kher (Artist), Bharti Kher, 2006, Solo Exhibition Invitation
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Bharti Kher, 2006 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859248
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Bharti Kher (Artist), Untitled, 1993, Painting
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Untitled, 1993 | Painting
Bharti Kher (Artist), Untitled, 1999, Painting
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Untitled, 1999 | Painting
Bharti Kher (Artist), The Walls Have Ears (The Private Softness of Skin), 1999, Painting
Kher, Bharti (Artist). The Walls Have Ears (The Private Softness of Skin), 1999 | Painting
Bharti Kher (Artist), Death Of A Snake Charmer, 2000, Painting
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Death Of A Snake Charmer, 2000 | Painting
Bharti Kher (Artist), Death of a Snake Charmer, 2000, Painting
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Death of a Snake Charmer, 2000 | Painting
Bharti Kher (Artist), Death Of A Snake Charmer, 2000, Painting
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Death Of A Snake Charmer, 2000 | Painting
Bharti Kher (Artist), It's a Jungle Out There, 2002, Sculpture
Kher, Bharti (Artist). It's a Jungle Out There, 2002 | Sculpture
Bharti Kher (Artist), I've Seen An Elephant Fly, 2002, Sculpture
Kher, Bharti (Artist). I've Seen An Elephant Fly, 2002 | Sculpture
Bharti Kher (Artist), Chocolate Muffin (From The Series Hybrid), 2004, Print
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Chocolate Muffin (From The Series Hybrid), 2004 | Print
Bharti Kher (Artist), Seeing Some Things Better, 2004, Painting
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Seeing Some Things Better, 2004 | Painting
Bharti Kher (Artist), From The Series Hybrid, 2004, Graphic Art
Kher, Bharti (Artist). From The Series Hybrid, 2004 | Graphic Art
Bharti Kher (Artist), Angel - From The Series Hybrid, 2004, Graphic Art
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Angel - From The Series Hybrid, 2004 | Graphic Art
Bharti Kher (Artist), Imposter, 2004, Sculpture
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Imposter, 2004 | Sculpture
Bharti Kher (Artist), Panther, 2004, Sculpture
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Panther, 2004 | Sculpture
Bharti Kher (Artist), Imposter, 2004, Sculpture
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Imposter, 2004 | Sculpture
Bharti Kher (Artist), Angel (From The Series Hybrid), 2004, Print
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Angel (From The Series Hybrid), 2004 | Print
Bharti Kher (Artist), Seeing Some Things Better, 2004, Painting
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Seeing Some Things Better, 2004 | Painting
Bharti Kher (Artist), Family Portrait (From Series Hybrids), 2004, Print
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Family Portrait (From Series Hybrids), 2004 | Print
Bharti Kher (Artist), Angel (From The Series Hybrid), 2004, Print
Kher, Bharti (Artist). Angel (From The Series Hybrid), 2004 | Print
Bharti Kher (Artist), The Hunter And The Prophet (From The Series Hybrid), 2004, Print
Kher, Bharti (Artist). The Hunter And The Prophet (From The Series Hybrid), 2004 | Print
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Mark Holborn (Editor), The Empire Strikes Back, 2009, Edited Book
Holborn, Mark (Editor). The Empire Strikes Back, 2009 | Edited Book | 00846375
Pooja Sood (Editor), Khoj Book 1997-2007, 2010, Edited Book
Sood, Pooja (Editor). Khoj Book 1997-2007, 2010 | Edited Book | 00846382

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                          Kher, Bharti (Artist). Seeing Some Things Better. Bindis on composite aluminium board, 2004 | Collage | FineArts | 00355488

                          Estimates

                          ₹4,000,000 - 5,000,000

                          $48,223 - 60,279

                          Winning Bid

                          ₹8,278,150

                          $99,800

                          Artwork Square Inch Rate (S.I.R)

                          3668.99

                          Lot Ratio | Hammer Price / Lower Estimate

                          2.07

                          Bharti Kher

                          ArtistBharti Kher
                          TitleSeeing Some Things Better
                          MediumBindis on composite aluminium board
                          Date2004
                          Size47.50 x 47.50 in (120.65 x 120.65 cm)
                          Lot Number73
                          Auction HouseAsta Guru
                          Venue / LocationOnline
                          Date of Auction24 September 2023
                          Type of AuctionOnline

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