Dhiraj Rabha is an emerging artist from Borali Gaon, Assam, whose work deeply explores personal identity and communal memory. Growing up in a former ULFA detention camp, he draws on his experiences to address themes of loss and violence. Rabha holds a Bachelor’s in Political Science and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, culminating in a Master of Fine Arts from Kala Bhavana, Visva Bharati University. His accolades include the Prince Claus Seed Award (2023-24) and participation in the Khoj Peers Residency (2024). Rabha has exhibited at the Serendipity Arts Festival and received a Production Grant from the India Foundation for the Arts in 2022. His practice involves site-specific installations and research-based projects, reflecting a commitment to bringing social narratives into public consciousness through thorough community-engagement. He continues to illuminate the intricate connections between identity, context, and memory.
