Reba Hore's (b.1926,Kolkata) formal art education began at the Government College of Art and Craft in Kolkata, where she studied under the tutelage of renowned artists like Zainul Abedin and Mukul Dey.
In the 1940s and 1950s, Reba Hore became associated with the Progressive Artists' Group, a collective that aimed to move beyond traditional Indian art forms and embrace modernism. This association not only broadened her artistic horizons but also positioned her at the heart of India's burgeoning modern art movement.
Beyond her contributions as an artist, Reba Hore was also a dedicated teacher and mentor. She taught at various institutions, including the Delhi College of Art and Kala Bhavana at Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan. Her influence as an educator helped nurture a new generation of artists, instilling in them a sense of social consciousness and artistic integrity.
Reba Hore's legacy is preserved through her extensive body of work, which is held in numerous prestigious collections, including the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi and the Birla Academy of Art and Culture in Kolkata. Her artworks continue to be celebrated for their emotional resonance and social relevance, ensuring her place as a significant figure in Indian art history.
Her solo and group exhibitions include : Stillness in Motion- Akara Art Gallery (2023); IAF (2022); I Grow More and More (2021); The Broken Foot Journal and Other Stories - Experimenter (2021); Bengal Nama - Art Positive, New Delhi (2022 - 23); Frieze London (2023); Art Magnum, Debovasha Art Gallery and 108 Projects, New Delhi (2021); Santhal Family - Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp, Belgium (2008) and many more.
Reba Hore passed away on October 5, 2008.