Huma Bhabha
Huma Bhabha is a contemporary artist who was born in Karachi, Pakistan in 1962. She received her BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1985, and her MFA from Columbia University in 1989.
Bhabha's work is known for its exploration of human form and identity, and often incorporates themes of war, violence, and decay. Her sculptures are made from a range of materials including clay, wire, cork, and found objects, and frequently reference ancient sculpture and mythology.
Bhabha has exhibited her work in galleries and museums around the world, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Venice Biennale, and the Whitney Biennial. In 2018, she was awarded the Isamu Noguchi Award for her contributions to the field of sculpture.
Overall, Bhabha's work is characterized by its striking, often unsettling imagery and its thought-provoking engagement with questions of power, violence, and the human condition.
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Born in 1962
Country:
Pakistan, Karachi