Ketaki Sheth
Born1957 (age 66–67)
Mumbai, India
NationalityIndian
Occupationphotographer
Years active1980–present

Ketaki Sheth (born 1957) is an Indian photographer and author residing in Mumbai, India.[1][2][3]

Personal life and education

Born and brought up in Mumbai in 1957, Ketaki completed her undergraduate studies with a bachelor's degree in English literature from the esteemed Elphinstone College. Following her graduation in 1980, her exceptional academic pursuits led to a significant achievement: she was awarded a highly coveted scholarship from the Department of Communication Arts at Cornell University in Ithaca.

Embracing this educational opportunity, Ketaki embarked on a journey of higher learning at Cornell University, where she delved into the field of communication arts. With unwavering dedication, she successfully completed her master's degree, showcasing not only her intellectual prowess but also her commitment to academic excellence. This educational chapter played a pivotal role in shaping her career trajectory and solidifying her reputation in the academic and professional realms.[4]

Awards

1992: Sanskriti Award for Indian photography.[5]

1993: The Sanskriti Award for Indian Photography in New Delhi.[6]

2006: Higashikawa Award in Japan.[5][7]

2008: Solo Show (Bombay Mix)[8]

Books

  • A Certain Grace: The Sidi, Indians of African Descent, PHOTOINK (1 January 2013), ISBN 978-9382846000[4]
  • Bombay Mix: Street Photographs, Dewi Lewis Publishing (4 October 2007), ISBN 978-1904587477
  • Twinspotting: Photographs of Patel Twins in Britain and India, Dewi Lewis Publishing (10 April 2000), ISBN 978-1899235674

References

  1. ↑ "Ketaki Sheth's studio portraits make the setting their principal subject". The Sunday Guardian Live. 15 September 2018.
  2. ↑ Sharma, Manik (8 October 2018). "Ketaki Sheth's Photo Studio project collates images of defunct, struggling Indian studios". Firstpost. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  3. ↑ Ghosh, Paramita (28 September 2018). "In the age of the selfie, the life of the photo studio". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  4. 1 2 Ramnath, Nandini (8 March 2013). "Photo Essay | Sidi lights". Mint (newspaper). Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  5. 1 2 "BOMBAY MIX: STREET PHOTOGRAPHS".
  6. ↑ "Ketaki Sheth". Saffronart.
  7. ↑ "Ketaki Sheth". the-artists.org. 28 December 2008.
  8. ↑ Mundos, Oitenta (6 May 2015). "Ketaki Sheth". Medium.
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