Rajeev Sethi

Rajeev Sethi
राजीव सेठी
Born (1949-05-24) 24 May 1949
Delhi
Residence New Delhi, India
Occupation scenographer, interior designer, art curator
Website www.rajeevsethi.com

Rajeev Sethi (Hindi: राजीव सेठी; born 24 May 1949) is a noted Indian designer, scenographer and art curator. He is known for his outstanding designs across the world.[1]

In 1986, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award, given Government of India.[2]

Early life and background

Sethi was born in Delhi to freedom fighter parents. His mother, Krishna Sethi was a member of Delhi's first Legislative Assembly and his father Kishorilal Sethi was a businessman and a poet. He also had four elder sisters.[3] He went to Modern School, New Delhi and studied History at St. Stephens College, New Delhi. [3]

Career

Sethi spent his formative years in Paris, where he first went to study graphic art on a scholarship. Thereafter he trained under painter and printmaker Stanley William Hayter at his studio, Atelier 17. He was mentored by American designers Ray and Charles Eames. Finally he got a chance to work at studio of French designer, Pierre Cardin. Meanwhile in 1960, he designed Delhi's first discotheque, Cellar at Regal Building, Connaught Place.[3]

He is curator and founder-chairman of the Asian Heritage Foundation.[4] He designed The Art Walk at the brand new T2 terminal in Mumbai.[5][6]

He is also part of INTACH constituted the first Governing Council.

Jaya He art walk

The project is spread over three km, an area covering 80,000 sq ft on walls at the Mumbai T2 terminal. The Jaya He art walk is the metaphorical centerpiece of the majestic new airport terminal.

Projects

Awards and recognition

References

  1. Mohini Chaudhuri (2014-01-10). "T2 Mumbai: A grand museum that shows ‘what Indian art is all about’ | Business Line". Thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 2014-01-21.
  2. "Padma Awards Directory (1954–2009)" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs.
  3. 1 2 3 Saba Siddiqui (19 June 2011). "Storied designer contemplates life of retirement, but is still full of energy". Sunday Guardian. Retrieved 2014-01-21.
  4. "This Sunday, rediscover and explore Delhi for free". Hindustan Times. 2014-01-17. Retrieved 2014-01-21.
  5. "Airport’s yet-to-open T2 draws praise from celebs - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2014-01-15. Retrieved 2014-01-21.
  6. "Touch Down for Art". The Indian Express. 2014-01-14. Retrieved 2014-01-21.

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