Rucha Kulkarni

Rucha Kulkarni is a visual artist with extensive experience in various facets of art, including painting, installations, and multimedia projects. As the founder of Quilt Culture, Rucha led a social entrepreneurial initiative empowering 30 women from disadvantaged backgrounds. Rucha has served as a resident artist at the Asia Culture Center, worked as a UX Designer focusing on inclusive art experiences, and held guest lecturer positions at institutions such as the Symbiosis Centre for Media & Communication and Symbiosis Institute of Design, teaching modern Western art and its adaptations. Rucha was also the project director and curator at the Maharashtra Cultural Center, involved in art education and historical workshops. Rucha's academic background includes a Master's in Fine Arts with a focus on the History of Art and Aesthetics, as well as qualifications in UX/UI design and Indology.