BIO

Shefali Ranthe is a Copenhagen-based contemporary artist, known for her vibrant and expressive paintings. Born in Bangladesh and raised in Denmark, she is a self-taught artist whose work features bold colors, rich textures, and semi-abstract, spontaneous compositions of human and animal figures.

Her artistic career took off in the Middle East, where she achieved significant success and recognition. She has received several cultural and art awards for her work and one of her projekt is also listed in the Guinness World Records for creating the world’s largest Abaya.

Her art is rooted in the European avant-garde, particularly the CoBrA movement. Her practice explores joy, human connection, and the depths of the psyche. Through symbolic imagery and narrative undertones, she invites viewers to discover their own interpretations and emotions.

Her works have been exhibited internationally and are included in prominent collections, including The National Art Museum of China, Beijing; Dafen Art Museum, Shenzhen; The Haegeumgang Theme Museum, Korea; The National Art Gallery, Dhaka; and Bursa Kent Museum, Turkey. Shefali continues to develop her practice from her studio in Copenhagen, creating works that resonate with audiences worldwide.

Shefali holds a BA in Social Education (Art and Culture) from VIA University College, Aarhus, Denmark and has studied art in Dubai, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, and Ghana

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Shefali Ranthe CV

2022

9th Beijing International Art Biennale, The National Art Museum of China during Winter Olympic 2022 in Beijing

Solo exhibition Gallery 22, Copenhagen, Denmark

19th Asian Art Biennale, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Shefali Ranthe - Bejing

2021

28th Seoul International Art Festival (WCAA 2020), Korea

7th Geoje International Art Festival, Haegeumgang Theme Museum, South Korea

World Art Dubai, My Fair Lady, Trade Center, Dubai

The Art Fair, Copenhagen Denmark

Shefali Ranthe - Kunst exhibition

2020

Art Gab (Works by women artist sell for 47.6% less than those by male artists at auctions) To highlight female artists paint 47,6% less to make a powerful statement.

2th Dafen International Oil Painting Biennale, Dafen Art Museum, Shenzhen, China

26th Seoul International Art Festival (WCAA 2020), Korea

Thee Gallery, Dubai

Earth Dream, (High light Global warming) Brussel, Belgium

Art Herning 2020, Galerie Helth Denmark

Shefali Ranthe - Kunst exhibition

2019

Solo GalleriPuls Art, Copenhagen, Denmark

8thBeijing International Art Biennale, The National Art Museum of China

World Art Dubai, Light Installation “Nour”, Trade Center, Dubai

Empati Group exhibition, Bursa Kent Museum, Turkey

Solo GallerieHeth, Christianshavn Copenhagen Denmark

Art for all, Copenhagen, Denmark

Furesø Municipality, Rådhuset, Værløse, Copenhagen, Denmark

CPH Art Space, Copenhagen, Denmark

Art Herning 2019, Galerie Helth Denmark

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2018

World Art Dubai

18th Asian Art Biennale, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Gallery Krebsen, Copenhagen Denmark

Solo Sofitel The Palm, Dubai

International Plain Air, Druskininku, Lithuania

GalleriPuls Art, Copenhagen, Denmark

Solo Christiania, Copenhagen, Denmark

Solo World Art Dubai, Trade Center, Dubai

Oxford International Art Fair, represented by A Bridge For Life, Oxford

Parallax Art Fair, Kensington London

Shefali Ranthe - Kunst exhibition

2017

7th Beijing International Art Biennale, The National Art Museum of China

Empati Group exhibition, Bursa Kent Museum, Turkey

Brick Lane Gallery, London

World Art Dubai, Trade Center, Dubai

Carré d´artistes, Barcelona, Madrid, Paris

Gallery Krebsen, Copenhagen, Denmark

Shefali Ranthe - Kunst exhibition

2016

Pro Art Gallery, Dubai

Dubai International Art Symposium

Solo exhibition, XL Carréd´artistes, Marseille, France

World Art Dubai, Gallery Art Zest, Dubai/London

Sharjah Cultural Centre, Sharjah, UAE

Dubai International Art Centre, Gallery 76, Dubai

2nd Edition of Artistic Retreat Cultural Oman-UAE, Abu Dhabi

Art in a Secret, Showcase Gallery, Alserkal Avenue,Dubai

Danish Embassy, Abu Dhabi

Shefali Ranthe - Kunst exhibition

2015

Art For All, DUCTAC, Mall Of The Emirates, Gallery Art Zest, Dubai

Street Art Gallery, Dubai

Solo XL Carré d´artistes, Amsterdam, France

Art Fair Dubai, The Address Hotel, Dubai

Tie Con DXB, Festival City, Dubai

Artistic Retreat Cultural Exchange, (ZeeArts-Paragon Arts) Oman

Carré d´artistes, New York and Amsterdam

Restart The Art, Sameness Project, Jam Jar, Dubai

Norwegian Seamen’s Church, Dubai

Danish Consulate, Dubai

Shefali Ranthe - Kunst exhibition

2014

Sikka Festival, Mawaheb from Beautiful People, World biggest Abaya, Dubai

Carréd´artistes, New York and Amsterdam

Nordic Business Council at BB1 Business Centre, Jumirah Lakes Towers, Dubai

Danish Consulate, Dubai

“Synergy” Art Couture, Al Badia Golf Club, Dubai

Art for Bosnia Herzegovina, DIAC Gallery 76, Dubai

Shefali Ranthe exhibition

2013

Carréd´artistes, New York

Dubai International Art Centre, Dubai

Carré d´artistes, France

Dubai International Art Centre, Dubai

Art Nation, Burjuman, Dubai

Art Sawa, DIFC, Dubai

Gallery Arteberry, Dubai

Kunst exhibition

2010-12

Norwegian Seamen’s Church, Dubai

Abu Dhabi Art Fair represented by Gallery Art Sawa

Gallery Art Sawa, Dubai

Man Diesel Beach Road, Dubai

Women in art, Mondo Arte Gallery, Dubai

Sahara Gate, Al Bastakia, Dubai

ACHIEVEMENTS

2026

Art Curator, The Haegeumgang Theme Museum and the Yu Kyung Art Museum, Korea

2025

Art Curator, Geoje International Art Festival, The Haegeumgang Theme Museum and the Yu Kyung Art Museum, Korea

Achievement Award of the Year from Director Kim Boseong of Korea Artists Council, Korea

Certificate and Plaque of Appreciation from Mayor of Jeongeup City Lee Hak Soo, Korea

Achievement Award from President of Gyeongsangnam-do Museum Association Kim Choul Soo, Korea

Best Artist Award from ICAF, Director YU, Korea

Letter of Appreciation from Daesan Art Museum Director Kim Choul Soo, Korea

2022

Art Symposium, Bangladesh

2023

Art Curator Art Dubai, Dubai

2019

Art Symposium, Beijing

2018

Global Art Award, Dubai

2016

Dubai International Art Symposium (DIAS 2016), given by the Patronage of Sheikh Jumaa BinMaktoum Bin Jumaa Al Maktoum, Dubai

Mind of a Winner, given by Executive Women, Dubai

Shefali Ranthe - Kunst exhibition

2016

Sikka Festival, World biggest Abaya, Mawaheb from Beautiful People, Dubai
Guinness World Records, 2015 Edition.

Dubai International Emerging Artist Award.

Shefali Ranthe | Kunst - World biggest Abaya

2010

A member of The Judging Panel of the Sharjah International Bienniale for Children´s Arts

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Video

2021

The light of life

2020

Together we can do it

2019

The 8th Beijing International art biennale, China

2019

Solo Exhibition at Gallery Pulse Art

2018

The Market video

2017

The 7th Beijing International art biennale, China

2017

Fashionista

2016

Marseille