Kanchan Chander

About The Artist

PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY

• 2017- Whispering Torsos –at Visual Arts Gallery,Habitat Centre,New Delhi
• 2014- Solo show-Passage Art,,Khan Market,New Delhi, ‘The Sandalwood Room’,Singapore
• 2012- Solo show at `Under the Mango Tree`Berlin, and at Art & Soul,Mumbai
• 2011- `Revisiting The Popular`curated by Sushma Bahl at Art Positive,New Delhi; Online show at Indianartcollectors.com
• 2010- Silent Expression at Icon Gallery,Hyderaad:`Fables Retold` at Galerie Gondwana,Berlin,Germany
• 2009- Migrating Memories curated by Hema Singh Rance at Roman Rolland ,Alliance Francaise,New Delhi;and Apparao Galleries,Chennai
• 2006- Kanchan…the story so far…curated by Roobina Karode,organized by Delhi Art Gallery,at India Habitat Centre,New Delhi
• 2004- Flower Power“ at Arushi Arts,Mumbai
• 2003- Siddharta Art Gallery,kathmandu,Nepal
• 2002- `Dual Worlds`Canberra Museum and Art Gallery,Canberra,Australia.
• 2001- Artist of the month – Saffronart.com
• 1999- Alliance Francaise, New Delhi; The Fine Art Company, Mumbai; Gallery Sumukha, Bangalore.
• 1998- University of Punjab, Patiala.
• 1996- Art Inc, New Delhi.
• 1995- British Council Division, New Delhi. India International Centre, New Delhi.
• 1993- Gallery Ganesha, Delhi.
• 1992- Siddhartha Art Gallery, Kathmandu, Nepal
• 1990- Triveni kala Sangam, Delhi
• 1986- Miyasaka Gallery, Tokyo, Japan.
• 1984- Shridharani Gallery, New Delhi.
• 1983- Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai.

Selected Art Work

• 2017- “The Drifting Canvas-Desi Canvas’ at Select Citywalk,New Delhi:”Mediating Dreams “Visual Arts Gallery,Habitat Centre,New Delhi.”Black & White”,Art Centrix,New Delhi:”Indian Contemporaries” Art Russia
• 2016- “Forms of Devotion”,Conde Duuque,Madrid,Spain; and China Art Musuem,Shangahi,China;“More Than Human” curated by Georgina Maddox at Art Explore,New Delhi;”Red Moon Songs” Curated by Georgina Maddox at APJ Gallery,New Delhi; “The Seeker & The Sought” at Art Centrix,New Delhi,;“Creating Expressions” Printmaking show at Visual Arts ,Habitat Centre by Art & Aesthetics; “Blue” Show by Sree Arts Gallery
• 2015- “I Within: a show with Art Centrix,New Delhi;“Not My Life:Artists Respond”show with Dominique Gribot-Carroz atAlliance Francaise de Delhi. India Art fair-7th Edition,New Delhi.Group Show-Art Heritage New Delhi.; ‘Forms of Devotion’scurated by Sushma Bahl and Archana Sapra at lalit Kal Akademi;”Yoga Chakra Tradition & Modernity”-curated by Sushma Bahl and Archana Sapra at Lalit Kala Akademi;.”Bollygoods: at Dusit Devrana,Delhi; Print Biennal-Hangzhou,China Academy of Art—Via CHHAP.”Art for Elephant”show by Art Alive and PFA,New Delhi
• 2014 -“Nirbhaya’ group show at IGNCA,New Delhi..Video art–‘Spring Festival’ by Prithvi Fine Art & Cultural centre at Alliance Francaise, New Delhi : Video art at“Out of/in Countenence(s)’ by The Portret Project at The Staainless Gallery,New Delhi.Jaipur Art Summit, Group show at ArtChill,Jaipur.”Art Dynamic” by Nitanjali at Stainless Gallery,New Delhi.
• 2013- ‘Filmi Jagat’ a tribute to Indian Cinema—at Art Heritage,New Delhi: India Art Fair,New Delhi; Kalaghoda Art festival,Mumbai;”Show Stoppers:Impressions from South esat Asia”:USA;The Grand Printmaking show by ICAC,Mumbai; Group show by Art Chutney,Bangalore;’Devi-Devi’-A group show of Women Artists at Art Indus,New Delhi;’Small is Big’ show curated by Anoop Kamath at Durbar Gallery,Kochi
• 2012- Suggestive Dichotomies-show curated by Sakhshi Mahajan Group show at Forum Art Gallery,Art Chennai; Khushhi –India on Canvas at Clarion Hotel,New Delhi;`Multiple Encounters`Print show at Lalit Kala Akademi
• 2011- `Bondings-Vinculacion` two person show at Art Lounge,Grand Hyatt,Dubai; Contemporary Art from India & Onam;`Icons-in our midst`- group show organized by ArtSpeaks,Delhi;`Continum`-group show organized by Voice on Art at IHC,New Delhi;`Portrait of an Artist`by Dhoomi Mal Gallery,New Delhi; `Feminnale 2011`Group show of women artists organized by F Bar & Lounge and Artsastra,New Delhi
• 2010- Savera-show at Lalit.New Delhi:Khushii Smile-God vs Spiritualty:SparrowSongs of Sorrow.Songs of Joy-Art raffle held by The Loft at Mumbai:
• 2009- Sufi-Group show at Art Junction,The Lalit Hotel,New Delhi;Show Stainless gallery at India Art Summit,New Delhi Small Format by Art Alive at india Art Summit,New Delhi. ‘Living Art Expanse’ curated by Archna & Sushma Bahl at Galeria De Arte at O Palacio,New Delhi `Think Small` at Art Alive.;`Ankhee Jhaal Bahira-Seperating Myth & Realty Group show of International Women Artists ,Siddharta Gallery,Kathmandu..Gift for Hussain-Jammia Millia Gallery,New Delhi
• 2008- Baisakh- Group show at Polka Art Gallery,New Delhi `Pink is Blue`-Group show at Suruchi Art Gallery,Noida AshtanayikaGroup show curated by Dr.Alka pande at Stainless Gallery
• 2007- `Tiger by the Tail!-Women Artist of Indian Transforming Culture` curated by Roobina Karode and Elinor Gadon at Brandeis
  University,USA “ART FOR LIFE“Art auction by Tehelka at Bonhams,London `Imprint` Show curated by Kalpana Shah at Ueno Royal Museum,Japan ; `Made in India` show by Delhi Art gallery at Opera Gallery,London.
• 2006- `Digressing Domains` curated by Sushma Bahl organized by Nitanjali Gallery at Lalit Kala Gallery,New Delhi ;Print show by Bhavana Kakkar at Art Konsult,New Delhi
• 2005- “Manifestations III“by Delhi Art Gallery at Mumbai and Lalit kala Akademi,New Delhi.“Harvest-2005“ by Arushi Art at Mumbai. “Negotiating Matters“ curated by Roobina Karode at Anant Gallery,New Delhi. Group show at Hamil Art Gallery, Lahore, Pakistan.
• 2004- “Blood Ties“a collaborative show by Kanchan Chander and Helen Geier at Freemantle Art Centre,Perth,Australia; “Fair and Furious –II“at Jebiwool Art Museum, Gwacheon Hanmadang Festival,South Korea and Lalit Kala Akademi,New Delhi.
• 2003- Group Show at Artspace,Kolkatta; Group Show at Gallerie Alternatives,DLF; “Performative Textures“ show curated by Alka Pande at India Habitat Centre,New Delhi. “Fair and Furious“Show curated by Sushma Bahl organized by Art Alive at Lalit Kala Akademi,New Delhi; A Collaboration of Poems and Painting by Kanchan Chander and Idris Tayeb—IIC,New Delhi and Siddharta Art Gallery,Kathmandu,Nepal,“Today,Tomorrow“Show curated by Rattanottam Sengupta at Habiart Gallery,New Delhi.
• 2002- `Shakti` Group Show by Gallery Beyond,Mumbai; “Heat“show curated by Mrinal and M.L.Jonny at India Habitat Centre,N.Delhi; “Connecting“ show by Art Alive at Hyatt Regency,New Delhi.
• 2001- Collaborative show of Helen Geier & Kanchan Chander, Manuka Art Gallery, Canberra, Australia, British Council, New Delhi, Gallery Sumukha, Bangalore; “ Stree Shakti”… IHC New Delhi Concern India Auction- Mumbai; Group Show, Hotel Marriot, New Delhi.
• 2000- Monsoon show-Sans Tache, Mumbai; Women artisis show at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi; “ Combine”- VisaVis-New Delhi; “Faces by Gallery Espace-Dubai.
• 1999- Edge of the Century, New Delhi. “Icons of the Millennium “- Lakeeren, Mumbai. Mini Format Paintings- Sans Tache, Mumbai
• 1998- ‘Confluence’ Exhibition in NY and London-organised by Gallery Sumukha: ‘KASTH’ Group show at Shridharani Gallery Triveni, New Delhi: ‘Gouache’ – Group Show by Gallery Art Motif : IPG Portfolio prints- Aakarshan Gallery, New Delhi: The Body show, Art Today,New Delhi.
• 1997- Indian Contemporary Artists-Ezchenbonn-Germany: Indian Women Artists – Mills College – California and NY: ‘KALI – at the Troical Museum – Amsterdam Holland: Emerging Trends – “The Air Gallery“ London : “Looking Glass” at Lakeeren Gallery , Mumbai: ”Indian Beasts” Shridharani Gallery Triveni.
• 1996- Int. Exhibition of Graphic Art , Frenchen, Germany. Mini Print Show – British Council and Gallery Espace. Bharat Bhawan Biennale . Bhopal “Shatardu” – Exhibition at Rabindra Bhavan.
• 1995- Norwegian Int. print Triennale: “ Emerging Trends “ Curated by Prima Kurien at Rabindra Bhavan: Group show AIFACS Gallery – New Delhi: Print Show – Urusvati Gallery – New Delhi: 3 Women Printmakers – Cymorza Art Gallery. Mumbai: IPG Show at Birla Academy of Fine Arts, Calcutta: Group Show of Prints – Foundation for Indian Artists, Schoo’s Gallery, Amsterdam.
• 1994- Indian Printmakers Guild (IPG), Kathmandu, Nepal, 4th Asian Art Show, Fukuoka Art Museum, Japan. 20 Artists, Delhi. National
  Exhibition, Madras.
• 1993- Art Multiple. Dusseldorf. Germany: Messe Novea, Germany.
  International Print Triennale, Frenchen, Germany. International Print Biennale Maastericht, Holland. Asian Festival. Wolverhampton Museum, U.K; Souvenirs De’n France, Delhi. Print Show Hussain Ki Sarai, Faridabad, IPG Show, Delhi.
• 1992- International Print Biennale-Sarcelles, France. Sahitya Kala Parishad Annual Show, Delhi
• 1991- Indian Artists, Hamburg, Germany; Mini Print, Norway; Two Person Show, Schoo’s Gallery , Amsterdam, Holland; International Print Biennale-Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal. Group show IPG, Delhi and Bangalore.
• 1990 International Portrait Exhibition , Tzuzla, Yugoslavia. International Exhibition of Graphic Art, Frenchen, Germany. Xal Praxis Foundation – Exhibition of Graphic Art, Cymroza Gallery, Mumbai. Group show Jehangir, Mumbai.
• 1989- International Print Biennale Ljubl jana, Yugoslavia. CMC Drawing, New Delhi . ‘ Artists Alert’ for Safdar Hashmi Memorial Trust, Delhi . International Print Biennale Bharat Bhavan , Bhopal.
• 1988- Vadhera Art Gallery , Delhi. International Print Biennale, Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal.
• 1987- Indian Printmakers , Bristol, U.K. Intergrafik, Berlin, Germany. 14 Artists Drawings Group Show, Delhi. International Print Biennale Ljubljana , Yugoslavia.
• 1986- International Print Biennale, Bradford, UK. All India Women’s Show. A.I.F.A.C.S, Delhi. Two Person Exhibition Shridharani, New Delhi, Jehangir, Mumbai.
• 1885- Group Show, Paris, National All India Exhibition, Delhi.
• 1984- 20 Artists, Delhi. Two Person – Garhi Studios, Delhi. Two Person Alliance Francaise, Delhi. 7 Artists, Jehangir, Mumbai.
• 1983- International Biennale of Graphic Art, Ljubl jana, Int’l print Biennale, Kanagawa, Japan, A.I.F.A.C.S, Annual, Delhi. National All India Exhibition, Delhi. All India Prints Exhibition, Chandigarh.
• 1982- Annual Exhibition, A.I.F.A.C.S, Delhi.
• 1981- Sahitya Kala Parishad Annual Show, Delhi. National All India Art Exhibition, Delhi.
• 1980- Two person Lawrence Gallery, Santiago, Chile. Young Artists from India, Berlin, Germany.

Art Camps

• 2017- Mauritius by VibeArt;Vishnu Manchu Art Foundation,Tirupati;VIsnumanchu
  Art Camp,Tirupati
• 2016- Hyderabad Art Society Women Camp; “Cartist” curated by Johny ML at Jaipur; Smishta Kumbh, Ujjain by SCZCC; Kanatal by Empowerment; Urusvati Art Centre,Gurgaon
• 2015- Mussoorie by Empowernment ,Kerala Madhavan Musuem,Kochi
• 2014- “Maitri” by Empowernment and ICCR at Jaipur, Udhampur by Northern Army
• 2013- Art camp at Jamnagar,Gujrat
• 2012- Art Camp organized by Dhoomi Mal Gallery at Mandu
• 2011- Art camp at Claridges,Suraj Kund by Prithvi Arts
• 2010- Art camp at Pondicherry organized by Mukti & Prakrit Arts;at Goa by Voice of Art;at Bhandharnara by Dhoomi Mal Gallery
• 2009- Art camp organized by Rai Foundation at Country Inn,Bhimtal.
• 2008- Art camp in Switzerland
• 2007- Art camp at Mariott,Mumbai
• 2006- Camp in China by Prakrit Arts
• 2004- Camp at Singapore
• 2003- Camp at Barog and Simla,HP,organized by Art River and Northern Railways.
• 2001- Residency at Braidwood (near Canberra), Australia; Conducted Woodcut Workshop at American School,New Delhi
• 2000- Women Artist Camp, IHC, New Delhi.
• 1999- Kerala Lalit Kala Academy, Munnar: Painting Camp at Hotel
  Rennaisance, Goa.
• 1998- Mudh Island Camp- Mumbai.
• 1997- Indo – Nepalese Artists Camp at Katmandu organized by Siddhartha Art Gallery and Gallery Sumukha; Painting Camp at Agra Mughal Sheraton.
• 1996- Painting Camp at Bhuvaneshwari Kala Kendra, Bhondsi. “Shatadru” Camp at Crafts Museum curated by Alka Raghuvanshi and Seema Bawa in collaboration with Lalit Kala Akademi and Crafts Museum.
• 1995- GIDC Painting Camp at Umbergaon Gujarat. “Udyan Care” Workshop at College of Art. Painting Camp, Welcomgroup Hotel Kakatiya, Hyderabad.
• 1994- 4th Asian Art Show Workshop at Fukuoka Art Museum, Japan. All India Printmakers Camp, Bhubaneshwar Reg. Centre. All India Printmakers Camp-Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal. Printmakers Camp- Bagor Ki Haveli- By Takhman Group Udaipur. IPG workshop – Art Council , Kathmandu, Nepal.
• 1993- Painting Camp- by Takhman – Udaipur.
• 1991- Chitrakala Parishad, Bangalore.
• 1989- Womens Camp at Calcutta by Genesis Art Gallery.
• 1988- Artists Camp at Calcutta by Genesis Art Gallery.
• 1986- Graphic and Drawing Camp organized by Sahitya Kala
  Parished, Delhi

Organisational Activities

• Founder member of IPG ( Indian Printmakers Guild)
• 2000- Cocurated with Sushma Bahl “See Through” – Paintings on glass at British Council Division , New Delhi.
• 2000- Cocurated “ Combine “ Voices of the New Century in collaboration with Gallery Alternations and Vis-a -Vis at NGMA, New Delhi.
• 1995- Coordinated – “Light and Enlightenment” Show in Collaboration with Foundation for Indian Art, Amsterdam and ISLE at Pragati Maidan.
• 1995- Cocurated Emerging Trends in collaboration with Art Inc at Lalit Kala Akademi- New Delhi.

Awards

• 2011- Honoured `Woman Achiever` by Cancer Patients Aid Association;BC Sanyal Award for dedicated Teacher from Collage of Arts,New Delhi
• 1989- Yuva Mahotsava Award.
• 1988- Sahitya Kala Parishad Award.
• 1986- Women’s All India show A.I.F.A.C.S. Award International Print
  Biennale Award Bradford, U.K