1962
Overview
Durga Kainthola is a prominent contemporary artist from New Delhi, India, with over 30 years of experience. She holds a BFA and an MFA and explores themes of identity, tradition, and modernity through painting, printmaking, and video installations. Recent exhibitions include "Room with a View" (2024) and "Factory Reset" (2023).
Her work often blends personal and political narratives, focusing on Shaktism and Indian heritage. Kainthola has participated in notable events like the 2nd Print Biennale India (2021) and the 3rd Jerusalem Biennale (2018), showcasing her art globally. Her accolades include the Raja Ravi Verma Chitrakar Samman (2016) and nominations for prestigious art prizes.
Currently based in New Delhi.
