Huma Bhabha
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Huma Bhabha is a sculptor based in New York
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. Her sculptures are composed from basic construction media and found objects.

Bhabha studied at the Rhode Island School of Design
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 (BFA, 1985) and Columbia University
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 (MFA, 1989).

Bhabha has been widely exhibited in North America and Europe, and has been included in several important shows including “Greater New York” at PS1 Contemporary Art Center and MOMA
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 in New York, and “USA Today” at The Royal Academy in London. Her work was most recently included in the 2010 Whitney Biennial.

Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, Conn., awarded its 2008 Emerging Artist Award to Bhabha. The award came with a $5,000 prize and a solo exhibition at the museum, from September 14, 2008 to February 8, 2009.

Huma Bhabha is represented by Salon 94, Greener Pastures Gallery in Toronto and Stephen Friedman Gallery in London.

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