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Bharti Kher's Captivating Comeback: A Painting Odyssey of Memory and Intuition
28 Oct
Summary
- Bharti Kher's first solo exhibition in Paris in over 2 decades
- Paintings and sculptures explore themes of memory, intuition, and human experience
- Kher's return to painting after a long hiatus, inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic
In October 2025, renowned Indian artist Bharti Kher is making a triumphant return to the art scene with her first solo exhibition in Paris in over 2 decades. The exhibition, titled "The Sun Splitting Stones," is a captivating exploration of memory, intuition, and the complexities of human experience.
Kher's journey back to painting has been a profound one. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the artist found herself in a place of darkness, where the shadows weighed heavily. It was during this time that Kher rediscovered her passion for painting, as the medium offered her a pathway through the malaise. As she describes, "Painting called me back to her. In my dreams mostly and the days I stayed in bed."
