Rouble Nagi

Artist

Indian Jammu and Kashmir, India

Quick Info

ProfessionArtist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth08/07/1980
Age45 years
BirthplaceJammu and Kashmir, India

Latest News about Rouble Nagi

12/12/2025

Rouble Nagi was named the winner of the $1 million GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize 2026 at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. The award recognizes her work through the Rouble Nagi Art Foundation, where she has established over 800 learning centres across more than 100 underserved communities in India. Her innovative 'Living Walls of Learning' project transforms walls into interactive murals teaching literacy, numeracy, science, history, hygiene, and environmental awareness to children who have never attended school or need remedial support.

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Bio/Wiki

Known for
  • Public Art Installations
  • Sculptures
  • Murals
  • Social Work
  • Misaal Mumbai
  • Slum Paintings
  • Living Walls of Learning
  • Misaal India

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • Slade School of Fine Art, London
  • Sotheby's, London
Degrees
  • Graduation in Political Science
  • Fine Arts from Slade School of Fine Art, London
  • European Art at Sotheby's, London

Personal Life

ReligionSikhism
TattooOn her both wrists

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date06/09/1999

Family

FatherG S Soodan (Retired Colonel)
Siblings2 Brothers
SpouseSaahil Samrat Nagi
ChildrenSon - Vivaan Nagi

Career

Awards
  • Jijamata Award for Social work and Art from the Government of India (2013)
  • Best Women Artist of the Year by GR8 Award for Art (2013)
  • Society Young Achievers Award for Art (2013)
  • Young Environmentalists Trust women achievers award
  • IFEFA Awards Australia for Social and Philanthropic Work
  • MAP Noble Artist Award (2017)
  • HELLO! Urja Award for empowerment
  • GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize 2026
OverviewRouble Nagi is a prominent artist known for her impactful public art projects and social initiatives. She founded the Rouble Nagi Art Foundation, which is dedicated to improving communities through art and education. Nagi has a rich history of artistic exhibitions and initiatives aimed at beautifying urban slums and promoting education.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Grew up in Jammu and Kashmir and specializes in various art forms including sculptures and paintings.
2. Founder of the Rouble Nagi Art Foundation, an NGO focused on art programs for children in slums.
3. Notable for the 'Misaal Mumbai' project, which transformed slum neighborhoods through art.
4. Has created over 800 murals and participated in more than 150 art exhibitions.
5. Recognized with the Global Teacher Prize for establishing over 800 learning centers across India.
6. Member of the India Design Council (IDC).
7. First artist invited to exhibit at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum, New Delhi, with her work selected for the permanent collection by the President of India.
8. Founder of Rouble Nagi Design Studio.
9. Created over 850 murals and sculptures and exhibited in more than 200 shows worldwide.
10. Pioneer in city beautification initiatives in Mumbai through art installations.
11. Authored a book titled 'The Slum Queen' released in 2022, sharing stories from her work in slums and villages.
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