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Rajarshi Sengupta serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. With a PhD from the University of British Columbia (2019), his academic journey includes an M.F.A. from University of Hyderabad (2009-11) and a B.F.A. in Printmaking from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata (2005-09).
Dr. Sengupta specializes in the intersection of art practice and historical research, with particular focus on Indian textile traditions. His research interests span printmaking, art history, artisanal histories, textiles, and the theory-practice interface. His scholarly work examines the cultural, historical, and material dimensions of Kalamkari textiles and related artisanal practices in India.
His publications reveal a consistent scholarly trajectory examining traditional Indian textile practices through contemporary academic lenses. His research demonstrates how artisanal knowledge systems function within historical and contemporary contexts, with particular attention to the Coromandel and Deccan regions. His work bridges art history, anthropology, and material culture studies to document and analyze living textile traditions.
- IARTS Textiles of India Grant, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada (2017-18)
- Curatorial Grant, Korean Cultural Centre, New Delhi (2016)
- Kau Shao Ching Graduate Travel Award in Art History, University of British Columbia (2015)
- University of British Columbia Four Year Fellowship (2013-17)
- Gold medal (Printmaking), University of Hyderabad (2011)
Dr. Sengupta's academic profile reflects a strong commitment to both artistic practice and scholarly research. His work connects contemporary art practices with historical traditions, particularly in the realm of Indian textiles. His research methodology combines archival work with field studies of living artisanal communities, creating a bridge between academic scholarship and practical artistic knowledge.
