The Team

Vishwas Kulkarni

Vishwas Kulkarni is a Mumbai-based writer, art critic, and director of Gallery Garuda with over 20 years in media, spanning television, print, and cutting-edge digital platforms. He brings deep knowledge of contemporary Indian art and a distinctive narrative approach to curation. At Gallery Garuda, he leads artist relationships and programming, shaping exhibitions that connect Indian practices with global audiences. His work bridges criticism, storytelling and market insight to build cultural value for artists and collectors.

Chinar Bopshetty

Chinar Bopshetty is a global talent and culture strategist with leadership experience at Microsoft and Nokia, specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Based in the Seattle area, she brings deep expertise in cross-cultural systems and access to the Pacific Northwest’s innovation and collector ecosystem. At Gallery Garuda, she leads international strategy, partnerships, and audience development, helping position contemporary Indian art within global conversations around identity, inclusion, and cultural exchange across institutions, collectors, and emerging markets.