Subodh Gupta

Subodh Gupta, dubbed as the ‘Damien Hirst of Delhi’, is a world renown Indian contemporary artist. Multifaceted, his production runs across the complete gamut of mediums, from sculpture and painting to installation, photography, video and performance works. He transform the icons of everyday life into intricate artworks-cum-commentary reflecting on the transformation of the economic and cultural Indian landscape.

Born in Bihar in northern India in 1964, Subodh Gupta spent his formative years traveling with a small theatre group. He worked as an actor for five years while designing posters to advertise the plays. Later on, he worked as a part-time newspaper designer and illustrator while studying at the College of Art in Patna (from 1983-1988) where he went on to receive his BFA in painting. After graduation, he was offered a permanent job by the newspaper. He then moved to New Delhi, where he was awarded a scholarship by a government-run initiative, and a space to work in the Garhi Studios.