Vidura Jang Bahadur

Born in 1975, in Lusaka, Zambia, Vidura Jang Bahadur studied at St. Xaviers College, Mumbai, and went on to receive his Master’s degree in Mass Communication from MCRC at Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi. Following his graduation, Bahadur spent three years travelling in China, where he taught English, studied Chinese, and learnt more about the various facets of complex Chinese culture. Through his work, Bahadur tries to create a better understanding of communities and individuals. His recent projects include a series of photographs that focuses on the Chinese community in India. 


Bahadur’s solo shows include 'Tsampa on my Shoulder' at Bodhi Art, New Delhi, in 2007; and an exhibition of his photographs on China titled ‘Meiyou Wenti’, at the India International Centre, New Delhi, in 2003. He has also participated in a few international group exhibitions including 'TADAIMA: Looking for Sweet Home', an exhibition of Asian contemporary Art at Gallery Artlier, Fukuoka, in 2009; the Singapore International Photography Festival in 2008; and 'Click!: Contemporary Photography from India’ at Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi, and Grosvenor Vadehra, London, in 2007-2008. 


The artist lives and works in New Delhi.


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