Subodh Gupta

Artist

Indian Khagaul, Bihar, India

Quick Info

ProfessionArtist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1964
Age62 years
BirthplaceKhagaul, Bihar, India

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Bio/Wiki

Known for
  • Sculptures
  • Installations
  • Paintings
  • Photography
  • Performance
  • Video

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityCollege of Arts and Crafts, Patna, Bihar; College of Art, New Delhi
Educational QualificationGraduation in Fine Arts (B.F.A.) (1988); MA

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Wife/SpouseBharti Kher
Children
  • Omi Gupta
  • Lola Gupta
Parents
Father(deceased)
Mother(deceased)
Siblings

Career

Notable Works
  • Year: 1997 Work: My Mother and Me
  • Year: 1999 Work: Bihari
  • Year: 2002 Work: Armory Show, New York
  • Year: 2006 Work: Very Hungry God
  • Year: 2008 Work: Saat Samundar Paar
  • Year: 2014 Work: Banyan Tree
  • Year: 2018 Work: Adda/Rendez-vous
  • Year: 2026 Work: Aam Aadmi clutch for Isha Ambani
  • Year: 1996 Work: 29 Mornings
Art StyleKnown for using everyday objects like stainless-steel utensils, bicycles, and cow dung in sculptures and installations, transforming icons of Indian life into commentaries on cultural and economic transformation.

Favourites

Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Cooking

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Subodh Gupta left his mother's house at twelve to live with his elder brother in a remote village.
2. He started gaining recognition after showcasing his art at the Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale in 1999.
3. His work often uses materials that reflect India's culture and social issues.
4. He participated in the Performa Biennial 2013, creating a communal feast inside a sculpture.
5. Spent formative years traveling with a small theatre group, working as an actor for five years while designing posters.
6. Worked as a part-time newspaper designer and illustrator before moving to New Delhi.
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