Karl Antao, born in 1966, Goa. He is a graduate from Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai.
Karl Antao had several solo exhibitions, some of which includes *Mind the Home*, Gallery Sumukha, Bangalore, 2013; *Couple of Differences*, Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai, 2010; Gallery Espace, New Delhi, 2007; *Unseen Truth*, Gallery Sumukha, Chennai & Bangalore, 2007; India Habitat Centre, presented by Gallery Espace, New Delhi, 2004; Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai, 2003; Hutheesingh Visual Art Centre, Ahmedabad, 1993; Sophie Duschene Art Gallery, Mumbai, 1989 and Lalit Kala Art Gallery, Ahmedabad, 1989.
Karl has been part of many invited group exhibitions over the years since 1987 both in India and international art platforms. Some of the selected group exhibitions include *Metallurgy*, The Harrington Street Arts Centre, Kolkota, 2012; *Synergy 2012*, Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai, 2012; *Skin Deep : the Art of Fiberglass*, The Viewing Room, Mumbai, 2011; *At Walden Pond*, Gallery Beyond, Mumbai, 2011; *Nine your Mind…9 sculptors in Goa*, Gallery Beyond, Mumbai, 2010; *Keep Drawing*, Gallery Espace, New Delhi, 2008; *On the Edge of the Vision: New Idioms in Indian & Italian Contemporary Art*, by Italian Cultural Institute, New Delhi & National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) at Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkota & NGMA, Mumbai and New Delhi, 2007; *Human Figure Show*, Threshold Gallery, New Delhi, 2006; *Back to the Future*, Gallery Espace, New Delhi, 2006; Bronze, Gallery Espace, New Delhi, 2006; *Take Two: The Chennai Chapter*, Gallery Sumukha, Chennai, 2006; *Chair Project*, Sarjan Art Gallery, Ahmedabad, 2005; ABS Gallery, Baroda, 2005; Cancer Aid Foundation, Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai, 2005; *New Colours of Sumukha*, Gallery Sumukha, Bangalore, 2005; *Sacred Spaces* by RPG Group, Mumbai, 2004; *Harmony Show*, Nehru Art Centre, Mumbai, 2003, 2001, 1999, 1998,1997; *Art Carnival*, Jehangir Art Gallery by RPG, Mumbai, 2002; Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Mumbai, 2002 & 2001; *Excerpts from My Diary Pages*, Fine Art Company, Mumbai, 2001; *Embarkations*, Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai, 2000; Sculpture Show, Chester Herwitz Gallery, Ahmedabad, 1998; *25 Years celebrations*, Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai, 1997; *50 years of Jehangir Art Gallery*, Mumbai, Bombay, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, 1995; Lakeeren Art Gallery, Mumbai, Hutheesing Visual Art Centre, Ahmedabad, 1994 & 1993, Sophie Duchesne Art Gallery, Mumbai, 1989.
He has also been part of many Sculpture camps, Artist Residencies and symposiums in India and abroad.
He is recipient of best solo show award by Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi, 2005; Artist Residency with Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, 2003; Bendre Husain Award, Mumbai, 1995, Bombay Art Society award, 1993; Best Sculpture award, All India Arts Society, Mumbai, 1992 and many more.
He lives and works in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.