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Dr. Anirban Dhar
Associate Professor
RESEARCH AREA
Art & Cultural Studies, New Media Art, Multidisciplinary/Multimedia Art, Contemporary Art practice, Aesthetics in Art.
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Dr. Anirban Dhar is a recognized educator, visual artist, researcher, and author whose academic and creative practice bridges contemporary visual arts, design research, cultural studies, and emerging technologies. With over thirteen years of professional experience in higher education, research, and artistic practice, he has established himself as a significant contributor to contemporary art education and interdisciplinary scholarship in India. He holds a Ph.D. in Visual Arts from Assam University, Silchar-a Central University established by an Act of Parliament, and post-graduated with distinction as a Gold Medalist in Master of Visual Arts (Painting), receiving the University’s Merit Prize and Endowment Award for securing First Class First position. He was also the topper in his Bachelor of Visual Arts programme. His academic expertise spans New Media Art, Contemporary Indian Art, Visual Culture, Multimedia Practices, Art History, Aesthetics, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, and Design Research. Dr. Dhar has authored the acclaimed book Image Beyond Image: New Media Art of Contemporary India, launched at the World Book Fair, New Delhi and featured at the London Book Fair, London reflecting the global relevance of his scholarship. His research output includes more than sixty two publications in Scopus-indexed, UGC-Care, peer-reviewed international journals, edited volumes, and conference proceedings. He has presented invited papers and delivered expert lectures at numerous national and international academic forums, contributing significantly to contemporary discourse in visual arts and design. An active researcher and academic mentor, Dr. Dhar has successfully supervised doctoral research and continues to guide Ph.D. scholars, postgraduate dissertations, and interdisciplinary research projects. He has also mentored international interns through global academic collaborations and serves on the editorial boards of international scholarly journals. His sustained contributions to institutional development include roles in research and innovation, quality assurance, curriculum development, accreditation processes, and academic administration. Beyond academia, Dr. Dhar is a distinguished practising visual artist whose works have been exhibited in more than one hundred national and international exhibitions, art camps, and curated projects. His artistic engagements include prestigious platforms such as India Art Fair and collaborations with several eminent Indian artists. His practice explores the evolving relationship between technology, society, memory, culture, and visual expression through both traditional and new media. Recipient of numerous national awards for excellence in art, research, and teaching, Dr. Dhar remains committed to fostering innovation, critical inquiry, interdisciplinary collaboration, and socially engaged creative practice. His work continues to inspire emerging artists, designers, and researchers while contributing to the advancement of contemporary visual arts education, research, and cultural heritage at national and international levels
RESEARCH DETAILS
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0442-6059
Vidwan ID: https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/411744
Google Scholar ID: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=ZW8WvfMAAAAJ
Amazon : https://www.amazon.in/dp/9364527275
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