Shubhankar Prakash Bharti is an artist, who practices his art in context with today’s socio-political scenario. His artworks aim to form political or social currency, actively addressing cultural and social power structures rather than mere representation. His practice promotes an engagement with the social and political space outside the studio, to create an interaction, dialogue with the society or hors-society.

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Shubhankar’s art spans a range of media, including painting, sculpture, installation, and video projection. His work lies at the intersection of fine art and social activism, incorporating research, observation, and public interaction to reflect collective views and artistic inspiration. Through playful and eerie imagery and text, Shubhankar raises thoughtful questions revolving around societal divisions.

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Shubhankar’s work has been exhibited in art galleries in France and India, including international and national exhibitions at venues like Le Palais de la Bourse in Marseille and the Birla Academy of Art and Culture in Kolkata. He completed his master’s degree from École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Marseille, specializing in interdisciplinary art, and his B.F.A. from Kala-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, W.B. In 2015, he received the French Embassy-Krishnakriti award.