Rahul Basu

Email:

rabasu@ucsd.edu

Website:

https://www.basurahul.com/

Pronouns:

he/him

Biography:

Rahul Basu (b. Kolkata, India, 2000) is an artist whose practice critiques urban growth, environmental degradation, and social divides shaped by capitalist ideals. Currently an MFA candidate at UCSD, his art carries strong social and ecological commentary on the rapid urban sprawl reshaping Indian cities today. He employs a mixed media and research-based approach to uncover overlooked narratives of development within cities. Rahul’s work draws from the everyday life and colonial history of Kolkata, reflecting on its rich culture and stark class disparities.