Rajnish Chhanesh
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Rajnish Chhanesh (b. 1985, New Delhi) is a contemporary visual artist whose ecologically driven practice explores the relationship between humans and the natural world. Working across painting and mixed media, his works emphasize transformation and reclamation, often inspired by natural forms, colors, and geometry. He holds a BFA from Jamia Millia Islamia (2007) and an MFA from the College of Art, Delhi University (2009).
Rajnish has exhibited widely in India and abroad, including solo shows such as Voices Etched in Stone (Anant Art, 2021) and Transcripts of Relations (Taiwan Art Annual, 2018). He has participated in notable group exhibitions at Cultivate Art, Anant Art, Art Centrix, and the India Art Fair. His international showcases include shows in Germany and Taiwan. He is a recipient of the Lalit Kala Akademi National Scholarship (2011–12) and the H.K. Kejriwal Young Artist Award (2010).
Rajnish lives and works in New Delhi, India.
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Origin Story 2.0
Curated by Satyajit Dave 31 January - 8 February 2026ORIGIN STORIES: From Civilisational Memory to Technological Futures Origin Stories traces the evolution of human creativity from the earliest gestures of civilization to contemporary art, digital culture, and speculative futures....Read more -
Devil is in the Details
Curated by Supriya Lahoti Gandhi & Jayesh Mathur 14 August - 27 September 2025Indian art has traditionally manifested itself not only through magnificent architectural wonders, wall murals, and sculpture but also in the nuanced intricacies of miniature painting. Indian miniature paintings serve as...Read more
