Gunjan Gupta

Gunjan Gupta’s engagement with cultural paradoxes is communicated via an ongoing art and design practice that often questions assumptions about Indian class myth, and the contrast between master craft and jugaad.

With a trademark playful approach towards material and form, her work represents new applications of India’s handmade and craft vernacular. “Through serendipitous occurrences that emerge from iterative play and stacking disparate objects and materials, she reveals the delicate interplay between India’s cultural contradictions.

Her perspectives on India are communicated via collectible design objects, curatorial roles, and an ongoing practice that questions the rules of society, hierarchy, and ultimately, oneself.

Gupta has a Master’s degree in Furniture Design from Central Saint Martins, London. She is the founder of Studio Wrap, a New Delhi-based interior and furniture design studio, and IKKIS, a product design brand where classical forms find expression as 21st-century design objects for the home.

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2022 Elysee Palace Paris - Le French Design 100 Jury

Gunjan Gupta is invited as jury member for the prestigious awards ceremony of French Design, under the patronage of President Macron

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Mudawalla Throne in Monoprix Prisunic Exhibition at MAD Paris

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Women in Design, Vitra Design Museum, Germany
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Acquisition of Boriwalla and Kapdawala Throne, Vitra Design Museum

The Boriwalla Throne was selected to be a part of “Women in Design 1900 - Now,” an exhibition of objects designed by leading women designers, at the Vitra Design Museum, Germany.

The Boriwala Throne and Kapdawala Throne were acquired by the Vitra Design Museum, Germany, for its Vitra Collection.

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M+ Museum, Hongkong. Acquisition of Gaddawala Bicycle Throne, Matka Tables and Eat Stack

The Gaddawala Bicycle Throne, Matka Tables and Eat Stack Tableware were acquired by the M+ Museum, Hong Kong.

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Vernacular Wonderland, a presentation of contemporary indian craft curated at Revelations Craft Biennale in Paris
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10 Chairs
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Out of the Box- a collaborative project with Architectural Digest

Gunjan Gupta was invited to curate “Vernacular Wonderland,” a show of 21st Century contemporary mastercraft from India at the Revelations Craft Biennale, Paris.

Collaborative art and design project with Martand Khosla at Gallery espace.

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Launch of Ikkis at Maison et Objet, Paris

Ikkis, the contemporary product design brand founded by Gunjan Gupta, was launched at Maison et Objet, Paris.

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Acquisition of Mudawalla Throne by Museum of Decorative Arts, Paris
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La Folle Histoire du Design, Major Design Exhibition at Museum of Decorative Arts, Paris
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Design Diner for Bonjour India in association with 3 Michelin Star chef Alain Passard

The Mudawalla Throne was acquired by MAD Paris and installed in its Design Gallery.

The Boriwalla Throne was exhibited at the “La Folle Histoire du Deisgn,” an exhibition of key designs ot the 21st Century, at MAD Paris.

Gunjan Gupta conceptualized “Bonjour India,” a dinner designed in association with Michelin star chef Alain Passard.

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RAW Ahmedabad
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Sunaparantha Goa
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Elephant Parade

Participated in a show of contemporary Indian design at the Mill Owners Association Building, Ahmedabad, which was designed by Le Corbusier.

Participated in “Still Life,” a design show celebrating the works of Gunjan Gupta and Paul Mathieu, which was curated by Siddharth Shanghvi at the Sunaparanta Center for Arts, Goa.

Invited to present an artistic vision for an elephant sculpture, which was then exhibited and auctioned to raise awareness for the conservation project Elephant Family.

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India Story
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Curated Thaali Dinner in association with Sandra Mulliez, SAM art Projects in Paris
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Appointed jury member of “Le French design 100” by Via France

Presentation of Gunjan Gupta artworks at India story, Kolkatta

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Appointment as Design Ambassador to France with Carte Blanche by French Institute for Bonjour India

Gunjan Gupta appointed the design ambassador from India to France with Carte Blanche for Bonjour India’s cultural exchange projects.

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Good Homes international Designer of the Year award
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Design Dinner at the Kochi Art Biennale
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Kissa kursi ka’, Collateral project, Kochi Art Biennale

Created a dining experience for X members of the global design community, co-hosted by Amin Jaffer, Director of South Asian Art at Christies.

Featured in a solo exhibition of tracing the evolution of the chair in India curated by Yoichi Nakamuta as part of the Collateral Projects at Kochi Biennale.

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Venice Design, Venice Architecture Biennale
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SMS Stack for 3 Clive road
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Body in Design

Venice Deisgn Biennale Time, space and existence - an exhibition of contemporary deisgn presented by Global Arts Foundation at Palazzo Michel in Venice.

Collaborative project with Bandeep Singh.

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Aqua Bar designed by SW
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Alamak! Made in Asia at Triennale Design Museum, Milan
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Atmosphere Collaborative at India Design New Delhi

Participated in Triennale Del Milano, a presentation of Asian design by Alamak! as part of the 21st Century Design after Design exhibition curated by Andrea Branzi and Kenya Hara.

Collaborated with Atmosphere Furnishings on a range of furniture.

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India Art fair Apparao Gallery
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Design Thaali Lunch Curated by GG, The Lodhi, India Art Fair

Curated and hosted a thaali lunch at the India Art Fair (GUESTS/ PLACE?)

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Trame, Triennale Design Museum, Milan
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Polish Institute, New Delhi
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EDIDA for Lighting category

Participated in Trame, a curated exhibition on copper in design, at the Triennale Del Milano.

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Invitation to Visit Poland by Polish Institute

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Kessaku, Sw's first Real estate Show Flat project for Phoenix Mills
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Fuorisalone del Mobile, Milan with Era Studio Apartment Gallery
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Design Miami Basel

Kesaaku, Bangalore Studio Wrap’s first Real Estate award winning project where they designed the show flat and experience centre for Phoenix Mille luxury real estate development in Bangalore

The Bori Sofa Bartan Chairs and Matka Tables featured at the Era Studio Apartment Gallery, Fuorisalone del Mobile, Milan.

The Bori Sofa and Rock Project presented at Design Miami in Basel.

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Design Days Dubai, Dubai with Era Studio Apartment Gallery
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Made in India, BE OPEN, New Delhi
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Brunch at Studio Wrap with Christie’s at India Art Fair, New Delhi

The Rock Project presented at Design Days in Dubai.

Curated and hosted an afternoon of design, music and food in association with Amin Jaffer, Director of South Asian Art at Christies.

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Design Miami, Miami USA with Era Studio Apartment Gallery
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Dairy Art Centre, Frieze Art Fair, London
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100% Design, London

Presentation of GG artworks

Presented the Bicycle Thrones at 100% Design, London.

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Design Miami/ Basel, Switzerland with Era Studio Apartment Gallery
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Fuorisalone del Mobile, Milan with Era Studio Apartment Gallery
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Design Days Dubai, Dubai with Era Studio Apartment Gallery

Presented six collectibles created in collaboration with Indian craftsman, and displayed alongside pieces by Ettore Sottsaas Glass Works and Vincenzo Cotis.

Presented collectible pieces at Era Studio in Brera, and displayed alongside pieces by Ettore Sottsaas.

Presented collectible pieces at Era Studio Gallery, Design Days Dubai.

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EDIDA Designer of the Year Award ( award)

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Vogue India - Thaali design lunch hosted by GG
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Triennale Design Museum, Milan
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Inspired by India’ - 2 Sotheby’s, London

Presented a selection of Thrones and the Multi Leg table at exhibitions curated by Rosanna Orlandi in Milan and Porto Cuervo.

Participated in "Inspired by India - 2," curated by Janice Blackburn.

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Past Modern, Solo Show at Salone Del Mobile at Ventura Lambrate, Milan
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Alchemy at Southbank, London

Featured in a solo show at Ventura Lambrate Design District at Fuorisalone, Milan.

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Gallery Nature Morte, Gurgaon

Featured in Voluptuary Tastes, curated by Peter Nagy.

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Studio Wrap Experience Centre comprising of atelier, studio and design gallery in Jaunapur, New Delhi
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EDIDA Design Award for Furniture ( award)
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SW Interior Design of Turnkey Residential Farmhouse in New Delhi

Completed Studio Wrap’s first turnkey project: interior design, architectural remodelling, and landscaping for a farmhouse titled "Modern Indian Haveli."

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EDIDA Elle Decor international Design award for tableware
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Cheongfu Craft Biennale, Korea
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Timless Exhibition curated by GG, Experimenta Design Biennale, Lisbon, Portugal

The Gold Silver Thrones were featured as part of the global selection of mastercraftsmanship by curator Elaine Kim.

Curated "Timeless," a selection of contemporary Indian design pieces created using traditional Indian mastercraft.

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‘Inspired by India’, Sotheby’s, London

Presented the Bicycle Thrones and the Eat Stack gold and silver-plated tableware at Inspired by India, curated by Janice Blackburn.

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Urban Play, Droog Design, Amsterdam
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Talents a la Carte India, Maison et Objet, Paris
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Swarovski Crystal Wedding Project, Paris

Participated in Urban Play Amsterdam, curated by Scott Burnham in collaboration with Droog Design and Experimenta Design Biennale.

Presented the Dining Throne alongside other Indian designers at Talents a la Carte.

Presented the Swarovski Origami Throne in gold and silver as part of a global selection of designers coming together to design a piece for the wedding segment, at the invitation of curator Caroline Roux.

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YCE at 100% design
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100% Design London
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Bungalow 8, Mumbai
2007 ICFF, International Contemporary Furniture Fair, NY


Awarded the Youth Creative Entrepreneur from India award by the British Council.

Presented the gold and silver wrapped Origami Thrones and Granite Rock Tables at 100% Design, London.

Presented the gold and silver wrapped Origami Thrones at an exhibition curated by Maithili Ahluwalia.

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EDIDA - Winner of EDIDA for Gold Silver Chair in Furniture Category ( award)
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Presentation of Gold & Silver Thrapped Throne at 100% Design, London
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Launch of Studio Wrap

Launched Studio Wrap with a presentation of gold and silver wrapped Thrones handcrafted in India that were part of Gunjan’s graduate project at 100% Design in London