Temsuyanger Longkumer.
Born, Nagaland.
Education: MA, Royal College of Art, UK | MA, Faculty of Fine Art, Baroda, India | BFA, Govt. College of Arts and Crafts, Guwahati, Assam.
Temsüyanger Longkumer, an interdisciplinary artist based in London, explores a variety of mediums and traditions including drawing, installations, printmaking, sculpture, and time-based art. His work delves into contemporary cultural and political flux, as well as serendipitously conceived ideas. Longkumer's thematic fluidity across diverse materials reflects his joy in exploration and his approach to 'making the moment'.
Temsü's work has been widely exhibited, featuring prominently at prestigious events such as the Venice Biennale, Kochi Biennale, and Singapore Biennale. His pieces have also been hosted by notable institutions including the Museum der Kulturen in Switzerland, the India International Centre in New Delhi, Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford, and the Horniman Museum in London, where one of his sculptures resides in their permanent collection.
Recognized with multiple international awards and scholarships, Temsü has undertaken residencies at esteemed institutions, including the Fondazione Pistoletto in Italy, Lalit Kala Akademi in India, Pepperton UK in London, Cite International Des Arts in Paris, and the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Cambridge.