Bharti Kher Awarded French Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
On March 23, Bharti Kher, a London-born artist residing in New Delhi, received the prestigious Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from France. This accolade, the highest cultural honor in France, recognizes her significant influence on contemporary art both internationally and within France. Established in 1957, the Order honors remarkable contributions to art, culture, and literature, with three tiers: Knight, Officer, and Commander. Previous honorees include artists like Ernesto Neto, Nancy Holt, and her husband Subodh Gupta, who was awarded in 2013. The Order also includes notable figures such as art historians and writers like Jan Hoet and Yve-Alain Bois. Kher's multidisciplinary work was highlighted in a March 2010 publication.
Key facts
- Bharti Kher received the Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
- The award ceremony took place on March 23
- Kher is a London-born, New Delhi-based artist
- The award is France's highest cultural honor
- The Order was established in 1957
- It recognizes contributions to art, culture, and literature
- The Order has three grades: Knight, Officer, Commander
- Past recipients include Subodh Gupta, Ernesto Neto, and Nancy Holt
Entities
Artists
- Bharti Kher
- Ernesto Neto
- Nancy Holt
- Subodh Gupta
Institutions
- Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
Locations
- London
- New Delhi
- France