Brinda Miller
Brinda Miller | |
|---|---|
Kala Ghoda Arts Festival | |
| Born | 16 March 1960 |
| Education | Queen Mary School Sir J. J. School of Art Parsons School of Design |
| Known for | Kala Ghoda Arts Festival |
| Website | www |
Brinda Miller[1] (born 16 March 1960) is an Indian contemporary visual artist, cultural administrator, and festival director based in Mumbai. She is known for her long-standing leadership role at the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival,[2] one of Asia's largest multidisciplinary street arts festivals, held annually in Mumbai.[3]
Early life and education
Brinda Miller was born on 16 March 1960 in Mumbai, India. She completed her schooling at Queen Mary School, Mumbai. She studied Textile Design at the Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai, and later pursued Drawing and Painting at the Parsons School of Design, in New York. Her education in both Indian and international institutions has influenced her artistic practice, particularly her engagement with materiality, surface, and architectural form.[4]
Personal life
Brinda Miller is married to architect Alfaz Miller.[5] The couple has two daughters, Aahana Miller and Aashti Miller, both architects.
Career
Miller works as a contemporary visual artist whose practice explores urban landscapes, architectural memory, and public spaces. Her work has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in India and internationally, and forms part of private collections. Alongside her studio practice, she has been actively involved in public art initiatives and cultural programming, contributing to the integration of art into urban and community spaces.[6][7]
Kala Ghoda Arts Festival
Brinda Miller has been associated with the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival for over two decades and has served as its Honorary Festival Director and as Honorary Chairperson of the Kala Ghoda Association.[8]
During her tenure, the festival expanded in scale and scope, encompassing visual arts, theatre, music, dance, literature, cinema, heritage walks, and public discourse. Media coverage has credited her with strengthening the festival's emphasis on accessibility, public participation, and the use of streets and public spaces as cultural venues.[9][10]
She has spoken extensively about the festival's origins and its role in preserving Mumbai's artistic and architectural heritage while fostering community engagement.[11]
Philanthropy and cultural advocacy
Miller is involved in cultural philanthropy and advocacy for public art, heritage conservation, and art education. Through her honorary roles at the Kala Ghoda Association and the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, she has supported initiatives aimed at promoting art appreciation and community engagement.[12][13]
References
- ^ "Brinda Miller bows out as honorary director of HT Kala Ghoda Arts Festival". Hindustan Times. 14 February 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ^ "Brinda Miller: The Heart And Soul Behind Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2025". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ^ "ZOYA celebrates 'Finely Crafted Journeys' with artist Brinda Miller". The Economic Times. 24 February 2022. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ^ "Brinda Miller: From Art Student to Mumbai's Public Art Trailblazer | Femina.in". www.femina.in. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ^ Correa, Marina. "Brinda Millers's house has a warm and earthy appeal". DNA India. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ^ Pundir, Pallavi (12 January 2018). "Brinda Miller's new show merges architectural elements with abstract urbanscapes". Architectural Digest India. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ^ "Brinda Miller". Art Of India. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ^ "Kala Ghoda arts fest to gallop full throttle into its 25th year". The Times of India. 25 January 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ^ "From pavements to performances: How Kala Ghoda found its cultural voice". Mid-day. 22 December 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ^ Chauhan, Manisha. "Ayaan Ali Bangash, Amaan Ali Bangash, Brinda Miller say 'we worship our audience'| Exclusive". DNA India. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ^ "25th edition of Kala Ghoda Arts Festival: How Asia's largest street festival revitalised a neighborhood". The Indian Express. 24 January 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ^ ficciflo_admin (25 October 2018). "Art Appreciation & as an Career- Interaction with Ms. Brinda Miller & Tarana Khubchandani". Ficci Flo. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ^ Bandyopadhyay, Jishnu (18 January 2024). "Brinda Miller's top picks for the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2024". Condé Nast Traveller India. Retrieved 20 January 2026.