Viraj Khanna

Viraj Khanna is a visual artist from India who primarily works in the medium of textile. Khanna’s narrative-based works are focused on ‘stylising’ the image. The artist is intrigued by eye-catching moments, which are particularly shared on social media. We save memories which are most exciting or meaningful to us in different ways and sometimes share them on social media. The artist reflects upon how people always share their best moments and underscore only the best parts of their lives on social media, thereby creating an image of perfection. The different materials available in embroidery help the artist achieve different moods. One can also highlight certain aspects of the image using 3D materials as and when required. For the artist, threadwork is far more subtle yet striking than Zardosi’s work. The material helps the artist create a dream-like imagery, which is open to interpretation. There is a marked distinction in the final work produced when compared to the original image; this resonates with the artist in regards to the concerns of ‘social appearance.’

He pursued Business Administration at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles (2018) before embarking on his artistic career. Currently, he is pursuing a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree at the Art Institute of Chicago. His solo exhibitions include: Gallery Art Exposure, Kolkata (2021); ‘What My Mother Didn’t Teach Me,’ Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai (2022); ‘What My Mother Didn’t Teach Me Part 2,’ Gallery Art Exposure, Bikaner House (2022); and ‘In My Fever Dream,’ India Art Fair, Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai (2023). He has also participated in numerous group exhibitions, such as: Art Dubai with LATITUDE 28, Dubai (2025); India Design with LATITUDE 28, New Delhi (2025); Space 118 (2022); ‘Yours in Truth,’ curated by Saloni Doshi, Snowball Studios (2023); ‘Chivas Alchemy – Kaleidoscope of Time,’ National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai (2023); ‘Sutr Santati,’ curated by Lavina Baldota, Rajiv Menon Contemporary (2024); ‘Now Streaming,’ Rajiv Menon Contemporary (2024); ‘Like, Share, Subscribe,’ HarpersBooks NYC (2024); and ‘36 Paintings,’ Harper’s East Hampton, New York (2024). His work is part of several notable museum acquisitions and collections including The Bunker Art Space, Miami; The Diane Allen Collection; The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA); and The Michael and Susan Hort Collection.

The artist is represented by LATITUDE 28, New Delhi, India.