Avani Tanya

I am a visual designer and artist practising across several media; making installation, sculpture, image and publication projects, while seeking spaces for reflection and collective wayfinding.

I trained as an interdisciplinary designer at the Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology in Bangalore (India) and earned an MA in Integrated Design from Hochschule für Künste Bremen (Germany). I have been an artist in residence at the V&A Museum and the Delfina Foundation in London, and my work has been widely exhibited in group shows across India and abroad. Rooted in research and storytelling, my practice explores themes of memory, place, and social structures.

In my role as a designer, I am drawn to projects that engage with social inquiry, collaborating with organizations and individuals to craft visual and material expressions of complex ideas.

My skill set spans design research, writing, editing and art direction, allowing me to engage with projects in a multidisciplinary way. I speak fluent English and Hindi, and have a working knowledge of German and Gujarati which informs my ability to navigate diverse cultural and creative contexts.

In Fall 2025, I will be an artist in residence at the Spreepark Art Space in Berlin.

Write to me on avanitanya[at]gmail.com