Raghav Babbar is one of the most exciting young voices redefining South Asian contemporary painting today. Born in 1998 in Rohtak, near Delhi, Babbar’s work carries an acute sensitivity to the people, places, and social textures that shape Indian life. His portraits capture the quiet poetry of the everyday - workers, families, rituals, and landscapes - with a cinematic depth that feels both intimate and timeless.
A graduate of Lasalle College of the Arts in Singapore, Babbar first gained international attention through The Institute of Contemporary Art, Singapore in 2019. His momentum has only accelerated since: in 2022 he began his MFA in Painting at the Royal College of Art, London, and has since exhibited solo across London, Venice, Singapore, and Stockholm, with group shows in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Miami, and New Delhi.
Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2024, Raghav Babbar represents a new generation of globally connected artists balancing Indian cultural narratives with contemporary international sensibilities. His recent exhibition at Nature Morte further cements his place as a powerful storyteller of modern India - where colour, gesture, and emotion meet at the crossroads of realism and dream.
Explore our curated collection of Raghav Babbar artworks and discover the emotional resonance and painterly sophistication that make his work so compelling to collectors and critics alike.