| 1. Bharti Kher was born in England and is an Indian contemporary artist. |
| 2. She is recognized for creating sculptures, paintings, installations, and saree portraits. |
| 3. Themes in her artwork include migration, identity, femininity, and Indian culture. |
| 4. Kher's art has been displayed in prestigious galleries such as Hauser & Wirth and Galerie Perrotin. |
| 5. Transitioning from paintings, Kher began sculpting after her first bindi artwork in 1996. |
| 6. She co-founded the Khoj International Artists' Association in 1997 to support artists financially. |
| 7. 'A Language Not Its Own' sold for about 7 crores at Sotheby's, setting a record for an Indian contemporary female artist. |
| 8. Known for mirror and resin-dipped saree art, Kher's work showcases her unique style. |
| 9. 'The Virus Series' is a project spanning 30 years that began in 2010. |
| 10. 'Six Women' features sculptures of sex workers, emphasizing their vulnerabilities. |
| 11. In 2020, Kher collaborated with Christian Dior to design Lady Dior bags using her bindi motif. |
| 12. Kher's global art exhibitions and awards like the 'ARKEN Art Prize' and the 'Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres' reflect her success. |
| 13. Her work often uses the bindi as a signature material, representing the third eye and linking the real and spiritual worlds. |
| 14. She frequently employs found objects, manipulating them to reflect her position between geographic and social contexts. |
| 15. Kher's exhibition 'Alchemies' at Yorkshire Sculpture Park features surrealist works from 2000-2024, including outdoor bronze sculptures, and explores the female body in various guises. |
