Profile
Pratiti Shah is an independent art consultant and curator with over a decade of experience in contemporary exhibition-making, international art fair programming, and gallery leadership across India and the UK.
Her independent practice spans curatorial direction, collection strategy, and art advisory, engaging with artists, collectors, and institutions across the South–South cultural sphere. Shah’s work is distinguished by her ability to combine conceptual clarity with strategic foresight — shaping exhibitions, collections, and collaborations that are intellectually rigorous and culturally resonant.
Her perspective transcends conventional art historical analysis, offering an exceptionally empathetic and nuanced approach to elevating artistic narratives with depth and enduring relevance.
Curatorial Philosophy
Shah’s curatorial vision is grounded in the belief that art exists in dialogue — between what is remembered and what is yet to emerge. Her work approaches art as both archive and possibility, exploring the ways in which material, memory, and meaning inform contemporary practice.
Through a South–South framework, she engages with artistic voices across Asia, Africa, and the diaspora, examining intersections of heritage, identity, and geopolitics. Each exhibition is conceived as a space for reflection and connection — where intellectual inquiry and emotional resonance coexist seamlessly.
Services
Through Pratiti Shah Art Consultancy, she offers bespoke curatorial and advisory services that merge creative insight with strategic execution.
Curatorial Direction
Concepts, exhibitions, and fair programming across South–South contexts.
Texts, frameworks, and collaborative projects for galleries and institutions.
Collection Strategy & Art Advisory
Building, cataloguing, and positioning collections through research, acquisition, and partnerships.
Market Insight & Representation
Strategic visibility and advisory for artists and collectors navigating the South–South art markets.
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