Standing at the helm is Shital Kataria, chairperson for Kataria Art Collections. Ms Kataria is a longstanding patron of the arts and a supporter of providing a platform for artists to elicit their best.
She was born in Nairobi, Kenya and completed her schooling there before moving to London for her higher studies graduating in Computer Science. Highly focused and motivated, Shital planned her career path and turned entrepreneur by started her consultancy firm embarking on IT projects with financial institutions and banks as an IT business analyst. After many years in London, Shital moved to Dubai with her family, and this is where the Kataria Art Collections began.
Shital’s inspiration and passion for art began at an early age when her formative years were spent growing up amidst the lush, green pristine landscapes of Kenya. Over time, Shital’s connection with nature and her adoration for serenity has transformed into her love and its portrayal in fine arts.
She believes that ‘Art kindled from the heart’ infuses mixed emotions, and it is this belief that has been a constant source of stimulus for her to immerse herself into realms related to the fine arts. She has dedicated her time learning to master the art of collecting and collaborating with artists, and has spawned some magnificent art for the Kataria Art Collections.