Prarthna Singh

Prarthna Singh's photographic practice engages questions of gender, identity, and resistance, often situated within the charged context of contemporary India. Her images reflect on acts of vulnerability and radical strength, mirroring the complexities of a nation in flux. With a deep sensitivity towards upholding individual truths, Singh's work renders visible the emotional and political landscapes shaping modern India.

Her work has appeared in TIME, The New York Times, FT Weekend, The Economist, The Guardian, Monocle, The Wall Street Journal, and The BBC. She has exhibited at Rencontres d'Arles, France; Photo SaintGermain, Paris; Raw Photo Triennale, Worpswede; Thessaloniki Biennále, Greece; and 12 Gates, Philadelphia ,The National Portrait Gallery, and The SOAS gallery, London. She has published multiple books, the following selection of images is from her book Sar: The Essence of Indian Design by Phaidon. Authored by Rashmi Varma and Swapna Tamhane. 

She has published multiple books, the following selection of images is from her book Sar: The Essence of Indian Design by Phaidon. Authored by Rashmi Varma and Swapnaa Tamhane. 

Prarthna Singh