Valay Shende
Valay Shende (15 September 1980, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India) is a sculptor and artist.[1] In 1999 he received his diploma in Art Teaching from Govt. Chitrakala Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, and then he went on to train at the Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art, Mumbai, from which he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in sculpturing in 2004. Shende later completed an artist residency at the Open 'Air' Program, Point Éphémère, Paris in 2006.His latest exhibition, Migrating Histories of Molecular Identities, shows artwork that represent situations through "the deconstruction of matter in the form of molecular discs of metal and portraits".[2] His work has been exhibited in Mumbai at the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum,[3] and various other cities. Shende's work has been featured in The Daily Telegraph.[4]
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Born | Nagpur, India | 15 September 1980
Nationality | Indian |
Alma mater | Govt. Chitrakala Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur. Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art Mumbai University |
Occupation | Contemporary artist and sculptor |
Years active | 2002–present |
Spouse(s) | Dr.Kanchan Shende |
Children | Buddharsh Shende |
Parent(s) | Bhagwan Shende Meena Shende |
Website | www |
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Career
As a multimedia artist, Valay Shende, works with the mediums of sculpture, photography, video and installation. His works aim to create a "language that communicates beyond borders to act as a contribution of knowledge and references of our histories and present times to future generations". In 2011, Shende installed a large-scale truck installation, entitled TRANSIT, at the Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon (Lyon Museum of contemporary Art) in France.
Selected exhibitions
EXHIBITION HISTORY
Solo Show, Spirit Of Bombay,Palladium Mumbai,2019
Solo Show, Marriott,Champs Elysees, Curated By Opera Gallery,Paris,2019
Solo Show, "From Day to Day" by Valay Shende, Opera Gallery,Paris,2015
Solo Show, "Migrating Histories of Molecular Identities" Dr.Bhau Daji Lad Museum,Mumbai,2013
Solo Show,"Recent Works by Valay Shende" Sakshi Gallery,Mumbai,2009
Solo Show,"Indian Encounters"Galerie Kashya Hildebrand,Zürich,Switzerland,2009
Solo Show,"Recent Works by Valay Shende" Sakshi Gallery,Mumbai,2007
GROUP SHOWS ON ARTSY
28 May - 11 June, 2020 - "Sculptures",Opera Gallery Dubai
13 - 28 December, 2019 - Masters and Contemporary, Opera Gallery Miami
05 - 19 October, 2017 - GOLD, Opera Gallery Paris
FAIR HISTORY ON ARTSY
India Art Fair,New Delhi,2019.
Giving Back to Nature, Opera Gallery Beirut,17 May - 03 June, 2017
Opera Gallery at Art Central Opera Gallery,2017
The Public House of Art at Art Aspen 2017, The Public House of Art, 2017
Grand Opening: Miami Design District, Opera Gallery, Miami,USA 2016
19 June - 09 July 2015 - Candyland, Opera Gallery Hong Kong
19 June - 09 July 2015 - Candyland, Opera Gallery Hong Kong
|-"From Day Today" Solo Show, Opera Gallery, Paris,France 2015. Icons of Art II, Opera Gallery 2015 Tempo, Opera Gallery
| "Migrating Histories of Molecular Identities"
| solo
| Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
| Mumbai, India
| 2013
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| "Recognition System" (Kuandu Biennale)[5]
| group
| Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts
| Taipei, Taiwan
| 2014
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| "Indian Highway"
| group
| MAXXI
| Rome, Italy
| 2011
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| "Indian Encounters"
| solo
| Galerie Kashya Hildebrand
| Zürich, Switzerland
| 2009
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| "Recent Works by Valay Shende"
| solo
| Sakshi Gallery
| Mumbai, India
| 2009
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| "Still Moving Image"
| group
| Devi Art Foundation
| Gurgaon, India
| 2008
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| "Recent Works by Valay Shende"
| solo
| Sakshi Gallery
| Mumbai, India
| 2007
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| "Bombay Maximum City"
| group
| Lille 3000
| Lille, France
| 2006
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| "Between Myth and History" (Indian Video Art)
| group
| Tate Modern
| London, UK
| 2006
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| "Indian video Art: History in Motion"
| group
| Fukuoka Art Museum
| Fukuoka, Japan
| 2004
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| "Seni, Art & Contemporary"
| group
| Singapore Art Museum
| Singapore
| 2004
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| "I Love My India"
| group
| Total Museum of Contemporary Art
| Seoul, South Korea
| 2003
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| "Move on Asia"
| group
| Alternative Space LOOP
| Seoul, South Korea
| 2003
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Awards
- Hello Hall Of Fame, Artist Of the Year 2016.
- "Best Sculpture Award" from the All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society (AIFACS) 2002.
- Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar Foundation Award 2004.
- Shende has received a number of notable awards.
References
- "India Art Fair: A change is gonna come". The Economist. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
- Das, Soma (12 January 2015). "Back to the future". Mid Day. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
- Lobo, Kevin (12 January 2015). "Mould in India". The Indian Express. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
- "ARCO contemporary art fair in Madrid". The Telegraph.
- "Recognition System–2014 KUANDU BIENNALE". Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
External links
- https://www.mid-day.com/articles/yeh-hai-mumbai-meri-jaan/21167159
- https://www.asianage.com/life/more-features/130619/ode-to-the-blue-collars.html
- https://www.indulgexpress.com/culture/art/2019/jun/09/spirit-of-bombay-a-show-of-large-scale-sculptures-by-valay-shende-set-to-go-on-show-at-palladium-15610.html
- https://www.architecturaldigest.in/content/mumbai-sculpture-artist-valay-shendes-tribute-support/
- https://www.vogue.in/content/valay-shendes-teddy-bear-sold-22k-euro-charity
- https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/artist-valay-shendes-sculpture-exhibition-aims-to-capture-the-chaotic-and-vibrant-spirit-of-bombay-2188235.html
- Official website
- Valay Shende at the Asia Art Archive
- Article about Valay Shende's Transit at Netdost.com
- (in Italian) Article about Valay Shende at Romacapitale.net