Bharti Kher on art, identity and memory from London to Sydney
Artist Bharti Kher discusses how her cross-cultural experiences between London and India have influenced her artistic practice. She emphasizes the importance of empathy, observation, and the memory embedded in everyday objects in her work.
Why it matters
Kher's perspective highlights the role of global migration and cultural identity in shaping contemporary art narratives.
When artist Bharti Kher came to India in 1993, it changed the way she saw and perceived art. Born and raised in London, Bharti’s move to India opened up a new way of looking at identity, culture, material and memory – ideas that would go on to shape some of the most significant works in contemporary art in India and abroad.
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