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Kuldeep Singh (Indian, b. 1984), Moon Sickle in Desh Raag, 2021

Oil on canvas

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Kuldeep Singh

Together in Raag Yaman, 2023 Oil on canvas 24 x 30 in 61 x 76.2 cm

at Chemould Prescott Road, Mumbai

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Kuldeep Singh

Pensive Embrace

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Kuldeep Singh (Indian, b. 1984), The Barren Wish-fulfilling Tree, 2022

Oil on canvas, 28 x 22 in

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Kuldeep Singh (Indian, b. 1984), Swing, 2026

Oil on linen, 36 x 24 in

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Kuldeep Singh (Indian, b. 1984), Ever Awaiting, 2026

Oil on linen, 36 x 24 in.

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Kuldeep Singh (Indian, b. 1984), Langoured, 2026

Oil on linen 35 x 24 in

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The Art of Resilience: In Conversation with Artist Kuldeep Singh

Shreya Ajmani: You’re set to be part of Brooklyn Museum’s 200th anniversary show, the Brooklyn Artists Exhibition. Could you tell me a little about your work for the show and how it came to be?

Kuldeep Singh: I was nominated—it was a surprise to me. In February 2024, I saw an email in my inbox from Mickalene Thomas [one of the lead organizers of the exhibition] saying they wanted me to be in the show, and I was so happy! I have admired Mickalene Thomas’s practice and stature as one of the most celebrated US artists who is well-known across the globe. When she wrote to me, I was so honored. After reading the email, I immediately agreed to join. Eventually, she wanted to look at some pieces and selected a painting from 2021, which is part of my private collection. It's a small, torso-sized canvas: one of the earliest paintings in my Queer Raagmala series. I’m very happy she selected that work because it’s an important piece that is close to my heart. 

Excerpt from Kuldeep Singh’s interview for Impulse Magazine.

Text by Shreya Ajmani