Artist Mario D’souza was born in Bangalore in 1973. He lives and works between Paris and Menetou Salon.

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Mario D’Souza read his B.F.A. from Chitrakala Parishath, Bengaluru and his

M.F.A. from MSU, Baroda. His solo shows include POCTB, Orleans (2014),

Château d’eau, Région Centre, Bourges (2012), Nuit Blanche, Paris (2006), Galerie Luc Queyrel, Paris (2004) and Time and Space Gallery, Bengaluru (2001). He has also exhibited in group shows at Galerie Municipal, Vitry sur Seine (2014), MASS MOCA, USA (2011), Galerie Yvon Lambert, Paris (2009) and Sakshi Art Gallery, Mumbai (2004).

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He has attended residencies such as Ecole des Beaux arts, Atelier 880 and

Parc Saint Léger in Paris. Mario has been a recipient of various scholarships

including the Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship in 2000, Bourse National, Ministère Dévelopement des Ressources Humaines, India, (1998) and Aide Individuelle à la Création, DRAC Ile-de- France (2008).