Kallol Datta is a Kolkata-based clothes maker renowned for their in-depth exploration of clothing practices across South West Asia, North Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, and the Korean Peninsula. Datta’s practice blends extensive research with innovative design to redefine traditional and contemporary fashion narratives.

After making their debut with a solo show at Experimenter Gallery, Kolkata (2017), Datta participated in prominent residencies at KHOJ, New Delhi, and T.A.J. Residency, Bengaluru. Additionally, Datta has been honored for their innovative garment-making practice as a recipient of the Arts Network Asia Grant (2019), as a finalist for the Jameel Prize (2021), and as a winner of the TAF London Emerging Artist Awards (2022).

Datta’s inquiry into global clothing practices has been showcased on a global scale including exhibitions at the Victoria and Albert Museum, Edinburgh’s National Museums, and Nomad Monaco. In 2023, Datta curated the inaugural edition of Kolkata Queer Arts Month and in 2024 they served as the interlocutor at the State of Fashion Biennale 2024 in Arnhem, further solidifying their role as an essential contributor to the discourse on fashion’s connection to identity and culture.