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Bio
Khushboo Jain is an independent curator with a deep-rooted passion for history, art and the decolonisation of artistic narratives. Her exhibitions serve as a platform to explore themes like politics, socio-economic landscapes, and the integration of Indian traditions into contemporary discourse, with a particular interest in the historical and cultural exchanges along the Silk Road. In addition, Khushboo is a writer and researcher who delves into subjects ranging from art, culture, design, and food history. Khushboo’s background in geopolitical analysis and gemstone trading further adds a global and diplomatic dimension to her curatorial vision. Passionate and reflective, Khushboo fosters meaningful engagement, shaping cultural discourse with creativity and insight.
Research Areas
Indo-Persian Miniatures
Himalayan Art
Tibetan Art
Chinese Art
Contemporary Art
Silk-Road-Belt
Geopolitics of MENA & Asia
Art and Design
Vernacular Architecture
Artefacts and Conservation Studies
Curatorial Projects/
Selected
August, 2025 Passing Worlds/
Nilaya Anthology
January, 2025 Land That Lives Through Us/
Art & Charlie
October, 2024 Musawwari/
Ojas Art Gallery
March 2024 Off Margins/
Art & Charlie
2023 Memory of Future/
Art Basel, HK x The Plated Project
Upcoming Exhibitions /
Projects
November, 2025 Masnavi: Lores across lands/
Ojas Art Gallery
December, 2025 Due to be declared/
Latitude 28
January, 2026 Due to be declared /
Art Incept
April, 2026 Due to be declared/
Threshold Art Gallery
November, 2026 Due to be declared/
Threshold Art Gallery
TBD, 2026 Due to be declared/
Art & Charlie
TBD, 2026 Due to be declared/
Threshold Art Gallery
Articles /
Papers
Reframing Indigenous Art: Voices of Resistance and Fugitive Aesthetics [Take On Art]
On Resilience, Resurgence, And Transformation: Miniatures In The Postmodern [Catalogue Essay]
Kheere ki Kachori & The Cultural Extravagance of Sheherwali Cuisine [Goya Journal]
Fractured Times? Making Sense of Polarisation
Maritime Maneuvers India's Emerging Port Geopolitics
Pakistan Jihad: The Making of Religious Terrorism
BMC charts out digital makeover for Mumbai civic schools [Hindustan Times]
Work to beautify Mumbai’s 153-year-old Flora Fountain to start this month-end [Hindustan times]
Maharashtra plastic ban fallout: Closure of manufacturing units, loss of jobs [Hindustan Times]
Invited Talks/
Scholarly Engagements
2025
Indigenous. Resistant Epistemologies and the Normative Frame of the Contemporary| The power of Indigenous Cosmopolitanism, Polyphonic Encounters and Solidarities/
Arthshila, Delhi| Organised by TAKE on Art and conceptulised by Katya García-Antón
Education /
Key Projects
2017-2020 ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE, MUMBAI
Bachelor's in Arts, History (Distinction)
2019-2020 HERAS INSTITUTE, MUMBAI
Diploma, Art History
2018-2019 HERITAGE RESTORATION PROJECT
2017 WORLD ART FORTRESS, CREATIVE DIRECTOR
The project involves mapping the forgotten heritage site, in the Mumbai region, to trace their significance, and further develop these sites into tourist attractions and operational for business models.
Established an online art magazine focusing on emerging student artists. As part of the role, evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated them into actionable project plans and successful outreach.
Work Experience/
History
2025-2026 Arts Consultant/
Nilaya Anthology
Responsible for research, curation, and management of art collections across genres.
Developing and executing exhibitions and projects that explore the intersections of history, material culture, and contemporary practice.
Collaborates with artists, galleries, and institutions, oversees communications with stakeholders, coordinates operations, and manages programming to ensure timely and successful delivery of art initiatives.
2020-2023 Geopolitical Research Analyst/
Max Security LTD
Research Analyst within the Intelligence Department dedicated to the Middle East and North Africa.
Implementing the integration of on-ground operations and intelligence.
Confirmed the accuracy of reports and aided in improving their quality through editing and proofreading.
Evaluated and contributed to team ideas and translated them into actionable project plans.
Analytical Research & Writing within the Intelligence Team’s Department focusing on tactical reporting.
Competencies /
Experiences
ART MANAGEMENT
Project coordination, communication, logistics, sales, administration, contracts, consignments
ART ARCHIVES / DATABASES
Research, artwork inventory, database management and maintainance, MuseumPlus, EasyDB
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Research, conception, fundraising, organisition & realization, art education, documentation
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Communication, publications, translations, articles, press releases and advertisements
ART FAIRS / SALES
Applications, planning, logistics, installation, communication, negotiations
Press Features/
Coverages
